The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings
(Book 2 of The Turned)
War looms between humans and vampyrs. The shadow of its threat stretches far and wide. Noble, commoner and criminal alike feel the strain as the new King Regent tightens his grip on the throne.
Blame for the old king’s regicide has been laid at the feet of a Turned. Not fully vampyr, but no longer human, Turned are now openly hunted in the streets, as their desperate struggle for survival spirals out of control.
But there are two Turned who are well-versed in navigating such dangers.
Salem Vesca journeys to the lands of the Vampyrum, hoping that a stolen relic might earn her a place among the pureborn. Not as a lesser being, but as an equal.
Bail Neren cares nothing for the troubles of humans or vampyrs. He craves only one thing: vengeance on the people who betrayed him. Compelled by his rage, Bail seeks to bring ruin to the King Regent, and to all those who wronged him.
As the embers of war threaten to ignite in full, engulfing both kingdoms, and all who dwell within them…something else sparks within the shadows: a reckoning.
The Ruin of Rage and Reckoning is due to be published in the autumn of 2026. If you’re interested in receiving an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) please fill in the form via the button below.
Praise for The Turned series
The Sins of Steel and Shadow is a great start to a promising new fantasy epic: an action-packed, bloody, character-driven fantasy ride in a fascinating, gritty world.
The real sin is leaving this on the shelf.
The Sins of Steel and Shadow is a dark, fast-paced book, with immersive world building, that feels gritty, tense and distrustful.
The murky politics, the social status and species divide, the morally grey characters — it hits all the right notes for fans of grimdark.
5/5
– Amazon review
Absolutely awesome.
Take my word for it, The Sins of Steel and Shadow is going to be the start of something amazing.
5/5
– Goodreads review
FAQs about this book
What genre is this book?
The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings is a gritty fantasy story. It has adult themes, delivered with dark humour.
Is it part of a series?
Yes, The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings is book 2 of The Turned series. Book 3 is likely to be the final instalment in the sequence, making it a self-contained trilogy overall.
What other books is it similar to?
If you enjoyed Joe Abercrombie’s First Law series, Scott Lynch’s books following The Gentlemen Bastards, or any of David Gemmell’s books, then this story is for you!
How long is it?
The book is approximately 220,000 words long – or roughly 650 pages (5×8″ paperback)
Where can I buy it?
This book will be published in the autumn of 2026
I run a bookstore, can I stock this book?
Yes, you can! The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings is distributed through IngramSpark, so it should appear on most buying platforms. If you’re having problems please contact hello@stevepannett.com and I’ll do what I can to support!
