Anthony Ryan is back - and with him comes a new age of wrath. The land of Ascarlia is a legendary realm that has been ruled for centuries by the sister queens. No one has ever dared to question their reign. Until now. Rumors speak of longships manned by tattooed warriors sailing under the banners of a murderous cult long thought to be extinct. A flood of black steel threatens to consume everything. Thera Black spear, the favored servant of the sister queens, is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the rumors. As she sails north, her despised brother Felnir embarks on his own journey, hoping to win the favor of the queens at the expense of his sister. Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a role in the gathering storm. Amidst the sibling rivalry and the relentless power struggles at the queens' court, the age of wrath has begun. Flood of Black Steel is the gripping start to a new epic fantasy blockbuster series by international bestselling author Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold millions worldwide.