Anna Stephens is a member of the Birmingham Writers’ Group, a friendly bunch of geeks with a penchant for Doctor Who bordering on collective obsession. She has a second Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and is no stranger to being punched in the face, which is more help than you would expect when writing fight scenes. Her first novel, Godblind, was released in 2017.
Praise for Darksoul: "A worthy second installment . . . Stephens
expertly avoids a midseries slump with elegant, evocative prose,
intense action, and plenty of emotional twists, providing a story
that her fans will find irresistible."--Publishers Weekly, starred
review "An enticingly dark fantasy sequel that's sure to have
readers excited for the story arc's conclusion."--Booklist
"Darksoul is another thrilling entry in the Godblind series. The
desperate tone gives way to breathtaking action. With Godblind and
Darksoul, Anna Stephens firmly establishes her name in the
genre."--Grimdark Magazine "An unrelenting, heart-hammering,
merciless thrill ride . . . in Darksoul I can see [Stephens]
maturing as a writer, refining her craft through leaner prose,
wonderfully dynamic dialogue, and some lovely sensory
descriptions."--The Fantasy Hive "I've seen comparisons between
Darksoul and The Two Towers and I think that's a really apt
comparison. . . . a magnificent gripping read that I loved just as
much as book one, and I cannot wait to find out what's in store
next."--The Bibliophile Chronicles, 5/5 Stars "My most anticipated
book for 2018. I can categorically state: it did not let me down. .
. . I am left once more in awe of Anna Stephens' story telling
genius. I am left in the belief that this is a trilogy which will
forever haunt me and draw me back in."--Bethan May Books "I would
compare [the Godblind series] to Game of Thrones for the
unforgettable cast of characters and complex world-building (they
also have a similar level of violence and profanity) but they stand
on their own as a fantastic series. . . . it's clear that Anna
Stephens has masterfully manoeuvred the pieces into place for what
looks to be an epic final book."--Scorpio Book Dreams, 5/5 Stars
"Darksoul really captures war. It is dark, there are deaths aplenty
and, even though there is a clear 'good side', there is no
guarantee that they will win. . . . The series so far is rich and
alive and I cannot wait, but also live partially in dread, to see
what will unfold in the third and, I believe, final book in the
series."--Lost in a Daydream "This is Grimdark as it should be. . .
. A cracking sequel and certainly a contender for book of the year
for me."--Ebookwyrm's BlogCave
Praise for Darksoul:
"A rock-solid sequel . . . nothing makes me more excited than to
watch an author's skills develop over time. I look forward to what
the conclusion of this trilogy will bring."--The Bibliosanctum, 4/5
Stars "The secondrewarding, if incredibly bleak, installment in the
grimmer-than-grimdark Godblind trilogy. . . . This series isn't for
the squeamish--violence and bloodshed abound--but for readers
interested in seeing how good brutal fantasy can be, it's
definitely still a winner."--B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog Praise
for Godblind: "Godblind is Anna Stephens' debut, and it writes her
name in blood on the roster of masters of grimdark alongside the
likes of Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie . . . This is a grimdark
fantasy that truly lives up to the name."--B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Blog "A brilliantly brutal debut from an exciting new voice in dark
fantasy. Highly recommended!"--Michael R. Fletcher, author of Swarm
and Steel and Beyond Redemption "Intriguing, fast-paced, and grimly
fiendish. . . . Godblind sweeps you up and doesn't let you
go."--Edward Cox, author of The Relic Guild trilogy "A fierce,
bold, and epic novel, Stephens's debut will leave blood on your
hands, dirt beneath your nails, and the stench of battle clinging
to your sweaty flesh. For fans of dark fantasy, this one comes
highly recommended!"--Ronald Malfi, author of The Night Parade
"Something new, something special. Something that will excite you
and keep you coming back for more . . . takes everything you have
come to know and like, and doesn't just raise the bar, it takes a
step to the side and puts up its own bar."-- Fantasy Book Critic
"Anna Stephens is easily one of the most exciting d�but fantasy
authors of 2017. Sometimes you get a book that simply nails a
particular genre to the wall and gets everything right. Godblind is
a triumph of grimdark fantasy."-- Starburst Magazine, 10/10
"Thrilling, unrelenting and a brilliantly presented debut that lets
readers walk on the darkest plains visited in the fantasy genre.
Highly recommended."-- Fantasy Book Review "A delicious journey . .
. Has all the signs of being a sensational series."-- SFX 5/5
review "Tailor made for my tastes in grimdark. It's epic in scope,
characters, and setting. . . . I hear the series will be a trilogy,
and I shall wait for news of the sequel with interest."--
Bibliosanctum "The grimdark debut of the year. . . . an excellent
debut and the starting point of a promising author that won't take
long to be a household name."-- Booknest.EU "Dark fantasy at its
very best . . . a book that once you are in it you cannot escape it
until you are done, nor would you want to. Highly Highly
Recommended."-- Liz Loves Books "There aren't enough words to
convey how much I loved this book. This might be my favourite book
of 2017, but it's also shot right to one of my favourite books
ever. . . . everything you could possibly want from a fantasy
novel."-- The Bibliophile Chronicles "Has the potential to capture
the world's imagination, and satisfy its blood-lust, every bit as
much as A Song of Fire and Ice . . . The Red Gods are rising and so
is Anna Stephens. She has entered the canon of fantasy
literature."--Simon Fairbanks, author of The Sheriff "This book was
nothing short of amazing. . . . I absolutely devoured it. Godblind
was utterly fantastic and completely engrossing to read."-- Paws &
Paperbacks "An incredible debut novel for fantasy writer Anna
Stephens. . . an incredible read, from the characters, settings,
the epic battle scenes to the fast-paced plot - it was all insanely
amazing."--The Book Tweeter, 5/5 Stars "Wow, this was good! . . . .
a mid-year front runner for my favourite book of the year. . . .
there is a sequel planned which I know I absolutely have to read.--
Worlds Without End "Move over Abercrombie and Lawrence! You too,
Fletcher. . . . Here at last we have a true GrimDark book, written
by a female author that can not only stand up to the male
competition, but also kick it in the balls! . . . Brilliant."-- The
Queen of Blades, 9/10 "A true joy to read and Anna Stephens is
truly a fantastic writer and one to watch. If you are looking for a
new grimdark or even a new fantasy book to read then I would highly
recommend that you read Godblind."-- Observant Raven "Anna Stephens
has this kind of writing that you'll just forget what was on your
mind because of what was happening on the chapter you are reading.
. . . One hell of a ride. This book is a must read."-- The Royal
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