The Wolfs Call, Anthony Ryan
The Wolfs Call, Anthony Ryan
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The Wolf's Call

Author: Anthony Ryan

Narrator: Steven Brand

Unabridged: 16 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 07/23/2019


Synopsis

VAELIN AL SORNA RETURNS

Anthony Ryan's debut novel Blood Song—the first book of the Raven's Shadow series—took the fantasy world by storm. Now, he continues that saga with The Wolf's Call, which begins a thrilling new story of razor-sharp action and epic adventure.

Peace never lasts.

Vaelin Al Sorna is a living legend, his name known across the Realm. It was his leadership that overthrew empires, his blade that won hard-fought battles - and his sacrifice that defeated an evil more terrifying than anything the world had ever seen. He won titles aplenty, only to cast aside his earned glory for a quiet life in the Realm's northern reaches.

Yet whispers have come from across the sea - rumours of an army called the Steel Horde, led by a man who believes himself a god. Vaelin has no wish to fight another war, but when he learns that Sherin, the woman he lost long ago, has fallen into the Horde's grasp, he resolves to confront this powerful new threat.

To this end, Vaelin travels to the realms of the Merchant Kings, a land ruled by honor and intrigue. There, as the drums of war thunder across kingdoms riven by conflict, Vaelin learns a terrible truth: that there are some battles that even he may not be strong enough to win.

About The Author

Anthony Ryan is the author of the Raven's Shadow novels, including Blood Song, Tower Lord, and Queen of Fire, and the Draconis Memoria novels, including The Waking Fire, The Legion of Flame and The Empire of Ashes. He is currently at work on the Raven's Blade novels.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on October 27, 2019

ARC provided by the publisher—Ace Books—in exchange for an honest review The Wolf’s Call is Anthony Ryan’s best work since the release of his incredible debut. First of all, because a lot of people have asked me on this matter, do not read this book if you haven’t read the first trilogy. Although te......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on May 05, 2020

Robin Hobb meets Joe Abercrombie in a story that delivers so many gut-wrenching blows. This is fantasy with a totally legendary feel; it’s epic in every regard and certainly something that needs to be added to your reading list. The best part for me was the villain. The Darkbalde is a rather enigmat......more

Goodreads review by William on July 22, 2021

I now have a YouTube channel that I run with my brother, called 'The Brothers Gwynne'. Check it out - The Brothers Gwynne My expanded review is now on BookNest - BookNest "Mercy requires strength, compassion demands courage and wisdom compels truth." The Wolf's Call is the first book in the Raven's......more

Goodreads review by Dyrk on July 02, 2019

Okay folks, listen up. For all the readers who had complaints about the last two books in The Raven's Shadow Trilogy—this book has none of those problems. Put that out of your mind and dive into this. I loved it. Vaelin is older, more grizzled, and he's lost his song. He can still wield a blade thou......more

Goodreads review by Petros on July 02, 2019

Anthony Ryan took the fantasy community by surprise back in 2011 with the release of Blood Song - a book considered by many (including me) as one of the greatest fantasy stories of our times. Now, eight years & two complete trilogies later, he gets back to his roots by continuing the story of Vaelin......more


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Praise for The Wolf's Call

“Though the book is characterized by breakneck pacing, deeply developed characters, and impressively intricate plotlines, it's Ryan's subtle focus on vivid worldbuilding (particularly on varied sensory descriptions) that makes this such an immersive read…Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and furious will find Ryan's latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch adventure fantasy.” –Kirkus Reviews
 
“Features everything that we've come to love in Ryan's books…from well-crafted and fascinating characters to a masterfully established world…The Wolf's Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for.”—Booknest.eu
 

Praise for the Raven's Shadow novels

 
"Fans of broadscale epic fantasy along the lines of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire novels should find this debut much to their liking."--Library Journal
 
"[Blood Song] certainly has it all: great coming-of-age tale, compelling character and a fast-paced plot. If [Ryan's] first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice."--Michael J. Sullivan, author of the Riyria Revelations series
 
"Ryan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy--a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties and bloody action."--Publishers Weekly
 
"A top contender for most impressive debut of the year...A thick, meaty novel of substance...A powerful epic."--SFFWorld.com
 
"Heroic epic fantasy."--Fantasy Book Critic
 
"A page-turner."--Booklist