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The Warrior

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The Warrior by Stephen Aryan is a gripping tale set in a world on the brink of war, where heroes and anti-heroes must confront their pasts to determine the future. As tensions rise between rival factions, an ancient power surfaces, challenging both loyalty and morality. With vivid action and complex characters, the story explores themes of honour, duty, and sacrifice in a richly imagined fantasy setting.
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You might enjoy this sci-fi and fantasy adventure if you're drawn to epic battles and intricate world-building. It could appeal to you if you love a blend of magic, warfare, and complex characters facing moral dilemmas in richly detailed settings.

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The Warrior

The story of Kell Kressia continues in Book II of the gripping fantasy duology, The Quest for Heroes.

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Bound by duty and responsibility, Kell is King only in name. Trapped in a loveless marriage, he leaves affairs of state to his wife, Sigrid. When his old friend, Willow, turns up asking him to go on a journey to her homeland, he can't wait to leave.

The Malice, a malevolent poison that alters everything it infects, runs rampant across Willow's homeland. Desperate to find a cure, her cousin, Ravvi, is willing to try a dark ritual which could damn her people forever. Journeying to a distant land, Kell and his companions must stop Ravvi before it's too late.

While Kell is away, Reverend Mother Britak's plans come to a head. Queen Sigrid must find a way to protect her family and her nation, but against such a ruthless opponent, something has to give...

The story of Kell Kressia continues in Book II of the gripping fantasy duology. Kell, two-time saviour of the Five Kingdoms, is now the King of Algany. He has fame, power, respect, and has never been more miserable...

The Warrior by Stephen Aryan explores themes of power, duty, and sacrifice in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

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The Warrior by Stephen Aryan is praised as a masterful sequel, showcasing Aryan's storytelling prowess at its peak. It offers a thrilling and dark adventure filled with tension and surprises, combining elements of sword and sorcery with an inter-dimensional twist. These aspects make it an engaging read that captivates and holds the reader's attention throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857669582

Publisher: Angry Robot

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Angry Robot

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 369g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Stephen Aryan is the author of the Age of Darkness and Age of Dread trilogies. His first novel, Battlemage, was a finalist for the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for best debut fantasy novel. It also won the inaugural Hellfest Inferno Award in France. He has previously written a comic book column and reviews for Tor.com. In addition, he has self-published and kickstarted his own comics.

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