Grimdark Magazine, Issue 10, January 2017

by Adrian Collins (Editor), Anthony Ryan (Contributor), John Gwynne (Contributor)

Grimdark Magazine presents the darker, grittier side of fantasy and science fiction. Each quarterly issue features established and new authors to take you through their hard-bitten worlds alongside articles, reviews and interviews. Our stories are grim, our worlds are dark and our morally grey protagonists and anti-heroes light the way with bloody stories of war, betrayal and action.FICTIONThe Lady Of Crows by Anthony Ryan (Raven's Shadow novella)NON-FICTIONThe Future of Grimdark by Matthew CropleyAn interview with Deborah A. WolfReview: The Forgetting Moon (review by Matthew Cropley)Worlds Without End: Keys to Rich, Believable Worldbuilding by Jesse Bullington (Alex Marshall)A Interview with John Gwynne

Genres: Fantasy, Short Stories, Fiction

122 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read only Anthony Ryan's novella "The Lady of Crows".

This is Derla's story, who we know briefly from Blood Song, when King Janus met with her and Vaelin.

We get to know how she became Janus' tool and spy, and also who helped Frentis flee to the Sixth Order to escape One Eye's retribution.

But the story is about her meeting young drukard Mustor, and I must say, I love both characters for their wit. It's a great tale and it would a pity to skip it.

[Michael Fierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I could give The Lady of Crows 0.5 of the Raven's Shadow series by Anthony Ryan 6 stars. It was that good!

[Jon Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lady of Crows. Anthony Ryan nailed it.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice collection of new writer's work. My favorite from this issue was Anthony Ryan's novella "The Lady Of Crows". Entertaining read. Recommended

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another triumph from the boys and gals at GdM. Only one piece of fiction in this article, but its a great one from Anthony Ryan. Great interviews and articles as usual. I'm becoming obsessed with all things Jesse Bullington (aka Alex Marshall) lately, and his article on worldbuilding was my favorite from this issue.

[Blogul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good Anthony Ryan novella.

[Ernst Brehm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only read Anthony Ryan’s short story “The Lady Of Crows,”which I really enjoyed. I love his “Raven’s Shadow Series.”