{"product_id":"9780356516486","title":"The Trials of Empire","description":"Author: Richard Swan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780356516486\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 13 Feb 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 544 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Trials of Empire\u003c\/i\u003e is the epic conclusion to the bestselling Empire of the Wolf series, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt - the most powerful and feared of the Emperor's Justices - must finally face the dark powers that seek to detroy the Empire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE TIME OF JUDGEMENT IS AT HAND\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Empire of the Wolf is on its knees, but there's life in the great beast yet.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for the Empire of the Wolf series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing' \u003c\/b\u003eRJ Barker\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down' \u003c\/b\u003eNicholas Eames\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fantastic debut' \u003c\/b\u003ePeter McLean\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more' \u003c\/b\u003eSebastien de Castell\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series' \u003c\/b\u003eJames Islington\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Totally addictive' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNovel Notions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system and a story I just could not put down' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrimdark Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An absorbing fantasy murder mystery . . . I have been thoroughly hooked by this series and cannot wait for the next helping of political upheaval' \u003c\/b\u003eFantasy Book Critic\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fantasy, mystery, drama, intrigue, action - \u003ci\u003eThe Justice of Kings \u003c\/i\u003ehas it all' \u003c\/b\u003eBibliosanctum\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One of those utterly compelling and believable books that begs to be read in one sitting. This is going to be one of the standouts of the year' \u003c\/b\u003eBritish Fantasy Society\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Swan's debut is a thrilling epic fantasy with a murder mystery and supernatural twist that will delight fans of Sherlock Holmes. It certainly delighted me' \u003c\/b\u003eFantasy Hive\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Swan has built a dark and gritty world, filled it with beautifully written characters an\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469648973982,"sku":"ADS-9780356516486","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780356516486.jpg?v=1770099459","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780356516486","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}