Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne. The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. 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?Īction, 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. When the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protege, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire. 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. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. But these are dangerous times to be a Justice. The Justice of Kings introduces an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon: Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one.
Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.From a major new debut author in epic fantasy comes the first book in a trilogy where action, intrigue, and magic collide. As the simple case becomes more complex and convoluted, he begins to pull at the threads that unravel a conspiracy that could see an end to all Justices, and a beginning to lawless chaos across the empire. When Vonvalt investigates the murder of a noblewoman, he finds his authority being challenged like never before. But usually his reputation as one of the most revered-and hated-Justices is enough to get most any job done. His duty is to uphold the law of the empire using whatever tools he has at his disposal: whether it's his blade, the arcane secrets passed down from Justice to Justice, or his wealth of knowledge of the laws of the empire. As an Emperor's Justice, Sir Konrad Vonvalt always has the last word. As he unravels a web of secrets and lies, Vonvalt discovers a plot that might destroy his order once and for all - and bring down the entire Empire. The Justice of Kings, the first in a new epic fantasy trilogy, follows the tale of Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice - a detective, judge and executioner all in one.
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