If a person is looking for a strong story then he should always prefer the works of Anthony Ryan without a second thought. The author has shown his genius in Blood Song and Queen of Fire before so there is no issue that can be raised against the standard of this book as well. Narrated by Steven Brand i.e one of the greats of all times, the book will attract your mind like a magnet.
Fantasy tales of this standard are always hard to find so when you have one in your fingertips then you should not let it go. Alwyn is an outlaw in the story, though he never wanted to be one but he got forced because of the circumstances of the land. In order to survive in devastating circumstances, Alwyn took the help of his blade and also his fellow thieves.
Now he lives in the woods along with his team of thieves that follow his every command. Then one day a terrible thing happens which starts the war on a new level. Alwyn kills a soldier from the king’s army and the rivalry starts in a big way. There are dark forces that are returning to the land once again so Alwyn has to keep his eyes open at all times.
Lady Evadine Courlain is there to guide her but he must use his wits as well if he wants to survive on this occasion. Nothing is slowing down in this story because more and more dark elements keep on entering the mainstream throughout the book. It is one man against the dark world and chances of survival are quite a few.
