Description

In a world where power is inherited and mercy is rare, a lone outcast is forced into the dangerous orbit of those who would rather control than understand. As he navigates shifting loyalties, brutal politics, and the long shadow of past betrayals, his survival depends on learning the rules of a society that was never built for him. Blending high-stakes action with character-driven moral conflict, the story explores what it means to belong, how identity is forged under pressure, and whether redemption is possible when the world has already decided your place. With Anthony Ryan’s sharp, cinematic prose and grounded sense of consequence, this is a gripping tale of resilience, vengeance, and the cost of becoming something more than a pariah.

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paperback

Orbit

Published Jan 1, 2021

600 pages

ISBN: 9780316430777

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Community Reviews(1)

@volmortaJul 3, 2026

Very good story, but I found it to be a bit slow

Details

First Published

2021

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Pariah by Anthony Ryan.

Violence
War/Trauma
Death/Grief