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 

About Richard Swan

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


Quotes

"Reminiscent of Andrzej Sapkowski ... [a] complex and dark historical fantasy series inspired by medieval state-military-church political conflicts."—Kirkus (Starred Review) on The Tyranny of Faith

"The Justice of Kings is utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing, and written with such skillful assurance I could barely put it down. The characters feel so real I swear I suffered every horror and hangover alongside them, and their world—though we see just the smallest portion of it here—feels vastly complex, poised on the brink of a disaster I can’t wait to watch unfold.”—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld, on The Justice of Kings

"A fantasy series that fans of authors like Joe Abercrombie, George R.R. Martin, or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle should have on their shelf ... The Tyranny of Faith is a compelling follow-up to Richard Swan’s The Justice of Kings, full of the intrigue, foreboding, detailed worldbuilding and deep character explorations that made the first book so good. I had high expectations going into this book and it surpassed them. A five star read, hands down.”—Winter Is Coming on The Tyranny of Faith

The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery. Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s fierce intellect and arcane powers will make you long to follow in his footsteps, but it’s his young clerk, Helena who brings heart and dazzle to the story. Together they’re a formidable team, and Richard Swan’s sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more.”—Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger, on The Justice of Kings

"A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing."—RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships, on The Justice of Kings

“With Swan’s impeccable worldbuilding, wit and claw-off-the-page characters, Tyranny of Faith seamlessly blends fantasy, mystery and horror into an addictive read, rife with unparalleled tension. A thoroughly satisfying sequel.”—H. M. Long, author of Hall of Smoke, on The Tyranny of Faith

“A fascinating look at justice, vengeance and the law — great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series.”—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on The Justice of Kings

"A marvelously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective."—K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro, on The Justice of Kings

"A fantastic debut."—Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones, on The Justice of Kings

"Swan crafts a strong, dynamic character in Vonvalt . . . This promises good things from the series to come."—Publishers Weekly on The Justice of Kings