The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf Book 1)

Name: The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf Book 1)
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (3590 reviews)
Author: Richard Swan

by Richard Swan

Mystery Thriller Fantasy

4.3 (3,590)

4.3 stars from 3,590 reviews. Top 64% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

432 pages~7.2 hr readPublished by Little, Brown Book Group LimitedPublished 2022-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love morally complex protagonists who wield both magic and ruthlessness to navigate corrupt power structures.
You enjoy mystery plots woven through epic fantasy settings, where solving a murder unravels something much larger.
You appreciate character-driven storytelling with a mentor-protégé dynamic that feels earned and genuine.

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You prefer light, quippy fantasy banter over serious political intrigue and difficult moral choices.
You want a standalone novel rather than committing to a series.
You're looking for a fast-paced thriller that doesn't slow down for worldbuilding or character development.

About this book

Sir Konrad Vonvalt is an Emperor's Justice—a detective, judge, and executioner combined—in the Empire of the Wolf. He is renowned for his sharp intellect, arcane powers, and swordsmanship. At his side is Helena Sedanka, his protégé, who was orphaned by the wars that established the Empire. The Empire faces growing unrest from rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians challenging the Imperial throne. The Order of Justices works to prevent chaos. When Vonvalt and Helena investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they discover a conspiracy reaching into the highest levels of Imperial society. As the investigation deepens and becomes personal, they must decide whether to abandon the laws they have sworn to uphold in order to protect the Empire.

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