The Steel Remains by Richard Morgan

In a gritty, dark fantasy world, a war hero named Ringil Eskiath is drawn back into a life of violence and intrigue when he is tasked with rescuing a family member from slavery. As he navigates a landscape filled with political machinations, ancient magic, and brutal battles, Ringil confronts his own past and the haunting memories of a war that never truly ended. Alongside two other outcast warriors, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace of their world, forcing them to confront both external enemies and their own inner demons.

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