The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

Title: The Justice of Kings

Author: Richard Swan

Series: Empire of the Wolf #1

Genre: Fantasy/Mystery

Published: Feb.22,2022 by Orbit Books

I received a copy for review from the publisher through Netgalley.

This fantastic debut follows Sir Konrad Vonvalt, a Justice in The Empire of the Wolf. As a Justice he has some particularly interesting abilities that help him to discover the truth in matters. In this first novel in a new trilogy Vonvalt and his team need to investigate the murder of an aristocrat and uncover more than just a murderer.

This was a very original feeling epic fantasy. It is set in a vast well realized world that was reminiscent of medieval Europe. What sets this fantasy apart from the rest is that it is a murder mystery set in this fantasy world. This book provided a great introduction of Vonvalt the Justice and his protege Helena and their other allies. All the characters were very likeable which made them easy to root for. There was not a ton of magic in this world, but the magical elements introduced, though used sparingly, were all very intriguing. We are also introduced the complex inner workings of The Empire of the Wolf including the religions, the justice system, and the class system. Overall, this was a great introduction to a world that has so many possibilities for future stories.

Great characters, a mystery that keeps you guessing, just enough magic to make things interesting, and an action packed climax will be a winning combination for a lot of readers. I highly recommend The Justice of Kings to fans of fantasy and a good mystery.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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