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The Trials of Empire
is the epic conclusion to the bestselling Empire of the Wolf series, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt - the most powerful and feared of the Emperor's Justices - must finally face the dark powers that seek to detroy the Empire.
THE TIME OF JUDGEMENT IS AT HANDThe Empire of the Wolf is on its knees, but there's life in the great beast yet.To save it, Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena must look beyond its borders for allies - to the wolfmen of the southern plains, and the pagan clans in the north. But old grievances run deep, and both factions would benefit from the fall of Sova.Even these allies might not be enough. Their enemy, the zealot Bartholomew Claver, wields infernal powers bestowed on him by a mysterious demonic patron. If Vonvalt and Helena are to stand against him, they will need friends on both sides of the mortal plane - but such allegiances carry a heavy price.As the battlelines are drawn in both Sova and the afterlife, the final reckoning draws close. Here, at the beating heart of the Empire, the two-headed wolf will be reborn in a blaze of justice . . . or crushed beneath the shadow of tyranny.
Praise for the Empire of the Wolf series
'A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing'
RJ Barker
'Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down'
Nicholas Eames
'A fantastic debut'
Peter McLean
'Equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more'
Sebastien de Castell
'Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series'
James Islington
'Totally addictive'
Novel Notions
'A brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system and a story I just could not put down'
Grimdark Magazine
'An absorbing fantasy murder mystery . . . I have been thoroughly hooked by this series and cannot wait for the next helping of political upheaval'
Fantasy Book Critic
'Fantasy, mystery, drama, intrigue, action -
The Justice of Kings
has it all'
Bibliosanctum
'One of those utterly compelling and believable books that begs to be read in one sitting. This is going to be one of the standouts of the year'
British Fantasy Society
'Swan's debut is a thrilling epic fantasy with a murder mystery and supernatural twist that will delight fans of Sherlock Holmes. It certainly delighted me'
Fantasy Hive
'Swan has built a dark and gritty world, filled it with beautifully written characters and lays out a master-crafted story to create an incredible book that you can't put down'
FanFiAddictThe Empire of the Wolf trilogy
The Justice of Kings
The Tyranny of Faith
The Trials of Empire
Recenzja
A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing
RJ Barker
Swan has built a dark and gritty world, filled it with beautifully written characters and lays out a master-crafted story to create an incredible book that you can't put down
FanFiAddict
Riveting . . . Swan crafts a strong, dynamic character in Vonvalt, and the whodunit twists will keep readers turning the pages
Publishers Weekly
Totally addictive. A truly riveting tale about law, war, morality and justice
Novel Notions
A fantastic debut
Peter McLean
Addictive . . . A broadsword-brandishing, magically powerful debut that knows what makes fantasy fun
SciFiNow
The Justice of Kings
is equal parts heroic fantasy and Sherlock Holmes mystery. Sir Konrad Vonvalt's fierce intellect and arcane powers will make you long to follow in his footsteps, but it's his young clerk, Helena who brings heart and dazzle to the story. Together they're a formidable team, and Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more
Sebastien de Castell
An invigorating mix of the visceral and cerebral, set in a complex, grimy world, it asks questions about the nature of law and justice which have never been more timely
Dave Wragg
An intriguingly dark deconstruction of a beloved mystery trope
Kirkus (starred review)
A brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system and a story I just could not put down
Grimdark Magazine
A fascinating look at justice, vengeance and the law - great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series
James Islington
The Justice of Kings
is utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing, and written with such skillful assurance I could barely put it down. The characters feel so real I swear I suffered every horror and hangover alongside them, and their world-though we see just the smallest portion of it here-feels vastly complex, poised on the brink of a disaster I can't wait to watch unfold
Nicholas Eames
The Justice of Kings
is a sensational fantasy debut. It is
The Witcher
meets
Judge Dredd
with a little bit of Ned Stark thrown in for good measure . . . it is a fantastic read
FanFiAddict
An absorbing fantasy murder mystery . . . I have been thoroughly hooked by this series and cannot wait for the next helping of political upheaval
Fantasy Book Critic
The Justice of Kings
is a smart, highly engaging read with an immersive world and 3D characters - think
The Name of the Rose
meets
Imperium
in an alternate German-flavoured 12th century empire with magic. Just trust me, you want this
Christopher Buehlman
An absolute banger of a book . . . This is definitely going on my list of best books of the year
Powder & Page
Fantasy, mystery, drama, intrigue, action -
The
Justice of Kings
has it all
Bibliosanctum
One of those utterly compelling and believable books that begs to be read in one sitting. This is going to be one of the standouts of the year
British Fantasy Society
Swan's debut is a thrilling epic-fantasy with a murder mystery and supernatural twist that will delight fans of Sherlock Holmes. It certainly delighted me
Fantasy Hive
A marvellously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective
K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro
A riveting, explosive book with a hugely compelling study of justice and revenge and law. Highly recommended!
Jeremy Szal
The Justice of Kings instantly claimed a place as one of my favourite reads of the year. With vivid characters, impeccable storytelling, and an eloquent voice, it combines so many elements I love - mystery, brooding war, necromancy and a cast of characters who felt so real, I was loathe to turn the final page. It was absolutely riveting, and I can't wait to continue the series
H. M. Long
Swan's trilogy can take its place next to the Broken Empire and the First Law
Grimdark Magazine
O autorze
Richard Swan was born in North Yorkshire and spent most of his early life on Royal Air Force bases. After studying law at the University of Manchester, Richard was Called to the Bar in 2011. When he is not working, Richard can be found in Sydney with his wonderful wife Sophie, where they attempt to raise, with mixed results, their two very loud sons.