The Trials of Empire, Richard Swan
The Trials of Empire, Richard Swan
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The Trials of Empire

Author: Richard Swan

Narrator: Lucy Patterson

Unabridged: 17 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 02/06/2024


Synopsis

The third novel in Richard Swan's acclaimed epic fantasy trilogy triumphantly concludes the tale of Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor’s Justice – a detective, judge and executioner all in one. 

THE TIME OF JUDGEMENT IS AT HAND
 
The Empire of the Wolf is on its knees, but there's life in the great beast yet.
 
To save it, Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena must look beyond its borders for allies - to the wolfmen of the southern plains, and the pagan clans in the north. But old grievances run deep, and both factions would benefit from the fall of Sova.
 
Even these allies might not be enough. Their enemy, the zealot Bartholomew Claver, wields infernal powers bestowed on 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 carry a heavy price.
 
As the battlelines are drawn in both Sova and the afterlife, the final reckoning draws close. 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. 

Also by Richard Swan:

The Empire of the Wolf
The Justice of Kings
The Tyranny of Faith
The Trials of Empire 

Author Bio

Richard Swan is a critically acclaimed British genre writer. His debut fantasy novel, The Justice of Kings, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller and has been translated into seven languages. His other work includes the Art of War and Great Silence trilogies, as well as short fiction for Black Library and Grimdark Magazine.Richard is a qualified lawyer, and before writing full-time spent ten years litigating multi-million-pound commercial disputes in London. He currently lives in Sydney with his wife and three young sons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on February 03, 2024

ARC provided by the publisher—Orbit Books—in exchange for an honest review. 3.5/5 stars The Trials of Empire bestowed readers with a different direction and satisfying ending to Empire of the Wolf trilogy. “One of the greatest feats of human cognisance is to realise and accept that every being capab......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on February 21, 2024

Watch my video review by clicking here. Way, way, way too much crammed into this final book. Should have been at least one more book to pull this plot off, possibly even two.......more

Goodreads review by Library of a Viking on December 23, 2023

Who knew I needed medieval horror in my life? The Trials of Empire brings this trilogy to an end and what a ride it has been. I could probably write a 10 page document about how refreshing and unique this series is but I will keep it brief since I've made a deep-dive into this series on my channel! W......more

Goodreads review by Shirin on July 24, 2024

I had a whole life to live, and yet it felt as though I had already lived a whole life. I took my time, delayed writing this review, and yet I still find myself at a loss for words. The Empire of the Wolf Trilogy is, without a doubt, the best series I have ever read. I know it's a bold statement, but......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on March 28, 2024

4.0 Stars Video Review: [URL not allowed] Finally! A fantasy series with a solid conclusion. This is a rare and beautiful thing! I absolutely loved the first two books and I am happy to report that the third and final book in this trilogy landed the ending. It is just refreshing to find suc......more