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Blood Song: Born for Battle Bred for War is the debut fantasy novel written by the English writer, Anthony Ryan. It is the first title in the Raven’s Shadow trilogy. Summary of the Book Blood Song is a tale that delves into themes like loyalty, conflict and religious faith. Vaelin Al Sorna, Brother of the Sixth Order, has been taught only to fight and destroy in service to the Faith since his childhood. He has earned several names and ironically, as many scars. He has acquired a dreadful dog and an ill-tempered horse in the process. Trapped in an unfair battle by a king obsessed with either lunacy or genius, Vaelin pursues the answer to the question that will seal the fate of the Realm – who is the one who waits? About Anthony Ryan Anthony Ryan was born in Scotland. He is a writer of fantasy, non-fiction and science fiction. Before becoming a full-time writer, he has served in the British Civil Service for a long time. He currently lives in London. This title is followed by Tower Lord and Queen of Fire, also penned by Ryan.