The Justice of Kings

The Justice of Kings is a 2022 fantasy novel by Richard Swan. It is the first novel in the Empire of the Wolf trilogy.

Synopsis

The book is set in the fictional Sovan Empire, where Justice Sir Konrad Vonvalt and his scribe Helena Sedanka investigate claims of paganism and heresy in a small village.

Reception

The book received positive reviews from critics for its tension and complex characters. Roy Salzman-Cohen, in a review for Strange Horizons, praised the book's use of fantasy and murder mystery elements as well as its philosophical exploration of justice. Kirkus Reviews awarded it a starred review, calling it "An intriguingly dark deconstruction of a beloved mystery trope."