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The Justice of Kings

Empire of the Wolf, Book 1

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

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. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protégé, 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 and Helena must make a choice: will they abandon the laws they've 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.

©2022 Richard Swan (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Emotionally Gripping Law Royalty

Critic reviews

"A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing." (RJ Barker)

"A fantastic debut." (Peter McLean)

"Totally addictive. A truly riveting tale about law, war, morality and justice." (Novel Notions)
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Loved it! The book was really good but it was made great by Lucy Paterson's incredible performance!

Amazing performance

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While not the most engaging fantasy worldbuilding I've come across, Richard Swan has written an excellent story with characters you love and hate, and a great plot. The writing is very good as well, and the narration is fantastic.

Gripping story, excellent narration!

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Loved it and connected to the characters, I will be carrying on with book2



5*

Mr Swan where have you been hiding

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it was gripping from end to end. I can't wait for the series to be completed.

An excellent book.

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I think I was close to really liking this book but something was missing for me. Not sure what...

Not bad but didn't grab me

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