Empire of the Wolf #01: The Justice of Kings

Empire of the Wolf #01: The Justice of Kings
Richard Swan
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h232 x 152mm - 432pg
24 Feb 2022 UK
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9780356516417
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' A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing' RJ Barker No man is above the law. 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. In this he is aided by Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protege, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire. When the pair investigate 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 must make a choice: will he abandon the laws he' s sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire? Introducing an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon, The Justice of Kings is an unmissable debut where action, intrigue and magic collide. Praise for The Justice of Kings' A marvellously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective' K. S. Villoso' 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 twists will keep readers turning the pages' Publishers Weekly

#01: Justice of Kings, The
#02: Tyranny of Faith, The

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 * A marvellously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective * K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro * 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 * 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
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.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780356516417
Published: 24 Feb 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 232mm
Width: 152mm
Spine: 44mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 432

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