The Traitor

In "The Traitor," the "gritty, heart-pounding" conclusion to Anthony Ryan's New York Times bestselling Covenant of Steel trilogy, Alwyn Scribe confronts an agonizing dilemma that pits his unwavering loyalty against his deepest moral convictions. From his ignoble beginnings as a bastard and outlaw, Alwyn has forged a remarkable path, rising to become a revered knight and the indispensable, most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain. Together, they have traversed a war-torn land, achieving countless victories and painstakingly working to restore order to a fractured kingdom. However, the benevolent faith that once guided Lady Evadine has subtly twisted, replaced by an increasingly puritanical fury that makes Alwyn question her true motives and the righteous path they claim to walk. As the kingdom hurtles towards its final, decisive battle, Alwyn's internal conflict rages, forcing him to reconcile the demands of his heart with the stern voice of his conscience. This climactic moment demands an impossible choice: whose side does he truly stand on, and at what cost will he secure the future? His decision will determine not only the fate of the realm but also the very essence of his soul.