Blood Song
Nov 2012 · A Raven's Shadow Novel Book 1 · Penguin
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The first in the “powerful” (SFFWorld.com) New York Times bestselling fantasy series.
Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order to be trained and hardened to the austere, celibate and dangerous life of a warrior of the Faith. He has no family now save the Order.
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Vaelin’s father was Battle Lord to King Janus, ruler of the Unified Realm—and Vaelin’s rage at being deprived of his birthright knows no bounds. Even his cherished memories of his mother are soon challenged by what he learns within the Order.
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But one truth overpowers all the rest: Vaelin Al Sorna is destined for a future he has yet to comprehend. A future that will alter not only the Realm but the world.
Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order to be trained and hardened to the austere, celibate and dangerous life of a warrior of the Faith. He has no family now save the Order.
Â
Vaelin’s father was Battle Lord to King Janus, ruler of the Unified Realm—and Vaelin’s rage at being deprived of his birthright knows no bounds. Even his cherished memories of his mother are soon challenged by what he learns within the Order.
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But one truth overpowers all the rest: Vaelin Al Sorna is destined for a future he has yet to comprehend. A future that will alter not only the Realm but the world.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
565 reviews
michael bowers
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15 April 2016
Very enjoyable. The protagonist of the story is as much a regular person as a legend in this story about a trained soldier forced to turn assassin due to politics. What are the moral ramifications for someone so devout? Read and find out.
Mikayla McNeese
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17 June 2019
Very good book, well writen and easy to read. Story line full of kingly plots, religious termoil, love and so much more. Enjoyed it thoroughly, would highly recommend.
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Kobayashie
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13 March 2015
This is exactly the type of fantasy I love; gritty, character-driven and full of intrigue. Oh and it has it's share of heart pounding suspense. I suggest you get this asap!
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About the author
Anthony Ryan is the author of the Raven's Shadow novels Blood Song,Tower Lord, and Queen of Fire. He lives in London.
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