The Justice of Kings
By Richard Swan

THE INSTANTand SUNDAY TIMESand BESTSELLER'A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing'and RJ Barker'Totally addictive. A truly riveting tale about law, war, morality and justice'and Novel NotionsNO MAN IS ABOVE THE LAWThe 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. In this he is aided by Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protege, 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 must make a choice: will he abandon the laws he's sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire?Introducing an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon,and The Justice of Kingsand is an unmissable debut where action, intrigue and magic collide.Praise forand The Justice of Kings'A fantastic debut'and Peter McLean'The Justice of Kingsand is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more'and Sebastien de Castell'A marvellously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective'and K. S. Villoso'Swan has built a dark and gritty world, filled it with beautifully written characters and lays out a master-crafted story to create an incredible book that you can't put down'and FanFiAddict'Riveting . . . Swan crafts a strong, dynamic character in Vonvalt, and the twists will keep readers turning the pages'and Publishers Weekly