Action, intrigue, and magic collide in this epic fantasy following Sir
Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice, who is a detective, judge, and
executioner all in one--but with rebellion and unrest building, these
are dangerous times to be a Justice . . .
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 talented protégé, orphaned by the wars that
forged the Empire.
When the pair investigates 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?
"Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave
readers hungry for more." - Sebastien de Castell, author of
Spellslinger
"A fantastic debut." - Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones