Nick Ryan

Nick Ryan

"Nick Ryan knows his craft, and his topic. His World War 3 stories are tightly-written, fast-moving, with great characters."- Larry BondCo-author of Tom Clancy's 'Red Storm Rising' and New York Times ...
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Rise of the Rogue: A Dark Epic Fantasy of Honor, Betrayal, and the Making of a Knight

Rise of the Rogue: A Dark Epic Fantasy of Honor, Betrayal, and the Making of a Knight

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A disgraced knight. A noblewoman in peril. A journey into the dark heart of a kingdom on the edge.
When honor becomes a weapon, even the bravest warrior can be forged into something dangerous.

Zir Tavrik Forge survives on charm, courage, and the thin dignity of a wandering knight-errant. Day after day, he rides from one rough-shod tournament to the next—jousting for coin, dueling for bruises, and clinging stubbornly to the last shreds of his reputation.
But fate changes course when a desperate young noblewoman seeks his protection. Beautiful, terrified, and hunted by forces far beyond her station, she brings trouble far deadlier than tavern brawls and tiltyard challenges.
Forge never could resist a woman in distress.
Even when it may be the last choice he ever makes.
Joined by his quick-witted squire, Stalk—an archer whose talent is matched only by his sarcasm—and a mysterious girl with secrets of her own, Forge is drawn into a perilous web of betrayal, sorcery, and political intrigue. Every step toward saving the noblewoman pulls him deeper into a conspiracy that threatens the realm itself.
To survive, Forge must decide whether he is a man of honor…
or a rogue forged by necessity.
Because in a kingdom where loyalty is bought, heroes are broken, and enemies wear friendly smiles, the wrong choice won’t just cost him his life—it may doom them all.

Perfect for fans of:
✔ Game of Thrones
✔ Joe Abercrombie
✔ The Witcher
✔ Gritty medieval quests
✔ Noble knights, dark secrets, and character-driven adventure

You’ll enjoy this novel if you love:
• morally complex heroes
• medieval intrigue and political danger
• found-family adventuring parties
• light romantic tension woven into high stakes
• swordplay, jousts, tavern trouble, and battles fought for honor

Rise of the Rogue blends the grit of low-magic fantasy with the heart of a classic knight's quest.
It's a fast-paced, character-driven tale of loyalty, danger, and the price of doing the right thing in a world built on lies.
If you're ready for an atmospheric fantasy packed with danger, courage, betrayal, and a hero worth rooting for - this is your next adventure.
Scroll up and begin Rise of The Rogue today - and discover how legends are born from the unlikeliest of rogues.