The Hall of the Diamond Queen

by Anthony Ryan

Wraith Queen Sharrow Met, servant of the Voice, discovers a terrible truth at the moment of greatest victory.

Also available in the Unbound anthology.

Genres: Fantasy, Short Stories, Fiction

40 pages, ebook

First published December 1, 2015

About the author

Anthony Ryan was born in Scotland in 1970 but spent much of his adult life living and working in London. After a long career in the British Civil Service he took up writing full time after the success of his first novel Blood Song, Book One of the Raven’s Shadow trilogy. He has a degree in history, and his interests include art, science and the unending quest for the perfect pint of real ale.

For news and general wittering about stuff he likes, check out Anthony's blog at: http://anthonystuff.wordpress.com

Reviews

[S A M | The Book in Hand · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short story and could definitely read a full length novel of Sharrow-met and her world.

It is a short and simple story but one that still manages to pack a few punches. It is a quick easy read and one that leaves you wanting to know more of the character involved, where certain relationships could go as well as all the before and after of this tale.

I'd be down for a fill length novel or more shorts in this world, maybe how she began bonded with Keera or her time spent gaining the sisters loyalty. It would be pretty freaking cool.

And as always Anthony’s writing is great!

[Andreas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Would definitely read a full length novel about Sharrow-Met and her world.

[Whitney · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not the best Anthony Ryan story. It's predictable and too simple.

[Tawnya · Rating 3 out of 5]

A queen is overseeing a battle. The king leading the opposing army looks familiar, but she doesn't know why. The king appears to know her as well. Unfortunately he is dead by the third page. There is a lot of savagery. I believe the queen is insane. I rated the story 4 stars upon the first reading, however this time I cannot say it warrants that. It is supposed to be a thirty minute read, but it has been two days and I haven't finished it because it is not holding my interest. I remember liking a character that appears towards the end. It should not be a struggle to get to that point.

[ทixi৳ท · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story really deserves a series or longer book because it's a very unique story and has a lot of potential. I want to read more about this world and Sharrow Met.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Okay not gonna lie, I need a 500+ story, surely Mr Ryan can do that for us.