Stephen Aryan was born in 1977 and was raised by the sea in northeast England. A keen podcaster, lapsed gamer and budding archer, when not extolling the virtues of Babylon 5, he can be found drinking real ale and reading comics. He lives in a village in West Midlands with his partner and two cats.
Will whet fans' appetites for the next installment in this gripping high fantasy series. --Publishers Weekly Strong offering that should appeal both to those who like their fantasy cynical and those who prefer it sentimental. --Kirkus This fast-moving, plot-heavy series doesn't skimp on the characters or worldbuilding... unique and compelling. --B&N's Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog A vivid and rousing adventure with the kind of magic that punches you right in the face --Jen Williams on Battlemage This is epic fantasy for readers who appreciate extra helpings of carnage with their backstabbing. --Publishers Weekly on Battlemage [Stephen Aryan] enlivens his tale with abundant politics, intrigues, double-crossings, and plot twists to keep the pacing brisk and whet readers' appetites for future installments. --Publishers Weekly on Mageborn A propulsive combination of thrills, mystery, and magic. --B&N's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog on Mageborn Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy. This is a ground-shaking debut, full of fiery promise --Den Patrick, on Battlemage