The Trials of Empire

In the epic conclusion to the bestselling Empire of the Wolf series, Sir Konrad Vonvalt must face the dark powers that seek to destroy the Empire. To save it, he must look beyond its borders for allies, but old grievances run deep.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The Trials of Empire is the grand finale to the bestselling Empire of the Wolf series, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt, the most powerful and feared of the Emperor's Justices, must finally confront the dark forces that seek to destroy the Empire.

The Empire of the Wolf is on the brink of collapse, but there is still hope for the great beast. To save it, Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena must seek allies beyond its borders, to the wolfmen of the southern plains and the pagan clans in the north. However, old grudges run deep, and both factions would benefit from the fall of Sova. Even these allies may not be enough. Their enemy, the zealot Bartholomew Claver, wields infernal powers bestowed upon 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 come with a heavy price.

As the battlelines are drawn in both Sova and the afterlife, the final reckoning draws near. 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 skillful assurance I could barely put it down." - Nicholas Eames

"A fantastic debut." - Peter McLean

"Equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery." - Richard Swan

"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 development, and a thrilling plot that keeps you hooked until the very end." - Goodreads reviewer

In conclusion, The Trials of Empire is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and adventure. With its intricate plot, compelling characters, and breathtaking world-building, this series has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Prepare to be transported to a realm of magic, mystery, and danger as Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena face their greatest challenge yet. The fate of the Empire hangs in the balance, and only the strongest and bravest will survive.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 241 x 164 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356516479