The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf, 1)

Review “The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder 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, author of Spellslinger"A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing."―RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships"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, author of Kings of the Wyld“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, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost"A marvelously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective."―K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro"A fantastic debut."―Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones"Swan crafts a strong, dynamic character in Vonvalt . . . This promises good things from the series to come."―Publishers Weekly“Murder mystery meets grimdark political fantasy in this first of a trilogy … An intriguingly dark deconstruction of a beloved mystery trope.”―Kirkus (starred review)“The world of the Empire of the Wolf is a rich and interesting one … Readers will enjoy the world building, Sir Konrad and his crew, and the unique touches to a familiar fantasy tale.”―Booklist Product Description Action, intrigue, and magic collide in this epic fantasy following Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one—but with rebellion and unrest building, these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . . The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire. When the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: Will they abandon the laws they’ve sworn to uphold, in order to protect the Empire?"Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more." – Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger“A fantastic debut.” – Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones About the Author Richard Swan was born in North Yorkshire and spent most of his early life on Royal Air Force bases in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. After studying law at the University of Manchester, Richard was Called to the Bar in 2011. He subsequently retrained as a solicitor specialising in commercial litigation. When he is not working, Richard can be found in London with his wonderful wife Sophie, where they attempt to raise, with mixed results, their two very loud sons.

Literature & Fiction

Swan, Richard

Genre Fiction

Orbit

Action, intrigue, and magic collide in this epic fantasy following Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one—but with rebellion and unrest building, these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . .\nThe Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne.\nOnly the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire.\nWhen the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: Will they abandon the laws they’ve sworn to uphold, in order to protect the Empire?\n"Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more." – Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger\n“A fantastic debut.” – Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf, 2)

From a major new debut author in epic fantasy comes the second book in a trilogy where action, intrigue, and magic collide. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is an Emperor's Justice: a detective, judge, and executioner all in one. But these are dangerous times to be a Justice....&nbsp; A Justice's work is never done.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Battle of Galen's Vale is over, but the war for the Empire's future has just begun. Concerned by rumors that the Magistratum's authority is waning, Sir Konrad Vonvalt returns to Sova to find the capital city gripped by intrigue and whispers of rebellion. In the Senate, patricians speak openly against the Emperor, while fanatics preach holy vengeance on the streets. &nbsp; &nbsp; Yet facing down these threats to the throne will have to wait, for the Emperor's grandson has been kidnapped - and Vonvalt is charged with rescuing the missing prince. His quest will lead him - and his allies Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir - to the southern frontier, where they will once again face the puritanical fury of Bartholomew Claver and his templar knights - and a dark power far more terrifying than they could have imagined. &nbsp; "Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more." - Sebastien de Castell on&nbsp;The Justice of Kings "A fantastic debut." - Peter McLean on&nbsp;The Justice of Kings&nbsp; Also by Richard Swan: The Empire of the Wolf The Justice of Kings

Action, intrigue, and magic collide in the second book in an epic fantasy trilogy, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt's role as an Emperor's Justice requires him to be a detective, judge, and executioner all in one--but these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . . &nbsp; A Justice's work is never done.&nbsp; The Battle of Galen's Vale is over, but the war for the Empire's future has just begun. Concerned by rumors that the Magistratum's authority is waning, Sir Konrad Vonvalt returns to Sova to find the capital city gripped by intrigue and whispers of rebellion. In the Senate, patricians speak openly against the Emperor, while fanatics preach holy vengeance on the streets. &nbsp; &nbsp; Yet facing down these threats to the throne will have to wait, for the Emperor's grandson has been kidnapped - and Vonvalt is charged with rescuing the missing prince. His quest will lead him - and his allies Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir - to the southern frontier, where they will once again face the puritanical fury of Bartholomew Claver and his templar knights - and a dark power far more terrifying than they could have imagined. &nbsp; "Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more." - Sebastien de Castell on&nbsp;The Justice of Kings "A fantastic debut." - Peter McLean on&nbsp;The Justice of Kings&nbsp; Also by Richard Swan: The Empire of the Wolf The Justice of Kings The Tyranny of Faith

The Trials of Empire (Empire of the Wolf, 3)

The third novel in Richard Swan's acclaimed epic fantasy trilogy triumphantly concludes the tale of&nbsp;Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice - a detective, judge and executioner all in one.&nbsp; THE TIME OF JUDGEMENT IS AT HAND &nbsp; The Empire of the Wolf is on its knees, but there's life in the great beast yet. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Also by Richard Swan: The Empire of the Wolf The Justice of Kings The Tyranny of Faith The Trials of Empire&nbsp;

Grave Empire (The Great Silence, 1)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Format Paperback Subject Poetry General Publisher Palgrave Macmillan

The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Thomas, Nigel

British & Irish

Palgrave HE UK

Light Tackle Fishing Guides of North America

Sports & Outdoors

Clear Water Pr

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The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf, 1)

The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf, 1)

The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf, 2)

The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf, 2)

The Trials of Empire (Empire of the Wolf, 3)

The Trials of Empire (Empire of the Wolf, 3)

Grave Empire (The Great Silence, 1)

The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Light Tackle Fishing Guides of North America

Light Tackle Fishing Guides of North America