The Pariah (The Covenant of Steel Book 1)

The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series from Anthony Ryan. The story follows Alwyn Scribe, born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine and raised as an outlaw. Quick-witted and skilled with a blade, Alwyn initially finds contentment in the woods among fellow thieves. An act of betrayal redirects his path toward blood and vengeance, eventually leading him to serve as a soldier in the king's army. There, he fights under Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman plagued by visions of a demonic apocalypse. Alwyn must navigate war and the deadly intrigues of nobility to pursue his vengeance. As dark forces—both human and magical—gather against Evadine's rise, Alwyn confronts a fundamental choice: can he become a true warrior, or will he remain an outlaw at heart?