A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series’ James Islington ‘Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. Richard Swan’s sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more’ Sebastien de Castell ‘The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery. Introducing an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon, The Justice of Kings is an unmissable debut where action, intrigue and magic collide. 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? When the pair investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of imperial society. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire. 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. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Rebels, heretics and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the imperial throne. The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. ‘Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down’ Nicholas Eames ‘A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing’ RJ Barker
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