Richard Swan
The Justice of Kings: the Sunday Times bestseller (Book One of the Empire of the Wolf)
The Justice of Kings: the Sunday Times bestseller (Book One of the Empire of the Wolf)
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In the Empire of the Wolf, rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians challenge 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 with his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. When he and Helena Sedanka investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they uncover a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of imperial society. They must make a choice: will they abandon the laws they've sworn to uphold to protect the empire? The Justice of Kings is an unforgettable debut where action, intrigue, and magic collide.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**
A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing, RJ Barker's The Justice of Kings is an utterly compelling and thoroughly engrossing read. Written with such skilful assurance, it was nearly impossible to put down.
The Empire of the Wolf trilogy is simmering 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 with 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.
The Empire of the Wolf trilogy:
The Justice of Kings
The Tyranny of Faith
The Trials of Empire
Praise for The Justice of Kings:
"A fantastic debut," Peter McLean said of The Justice of Kings. "It's 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 praised The Justice of Kings as "a brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series." James Islington described it as "totally addictive." Novel Notions praised the book as "a brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system, and a story I couldn't put down."
In conclusion, The Justice of Kings is a must-read for fans of modern fantasy. With its captivating plot, unforgettable characters, and intricate world-building, this debut is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Empire of the Wolf trilogy.
Weight: 320g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356516400
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