Richard Swan

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Melody is on a quest to discover her real identity and purpose when she encounters a dryad on Ealing Common! After hearing the dryads prophecy, Melodys day becomes even stranger when she spots a unicorn in Oxford Street, and follows it into the mysterious Otherworld. Returning to the human world, further adventures finally lead Melody to Tower Bridge and a confrontation with a dragon... Melodys Unicorn is the first volume in a new childrens fantasy trilogy which continues with Melodys Dragon and Melodys World.

Qui peut se prétendre au-dessus de la loi ?La révolte gronde dans l’Empire du Loup. Les rebelles, les hérétiques et les puissants patriciens contestent tous le pouvoir du trône impérial. Seul lordre

***The instant Sunday Times bestseller***Dazzling and immersive epic fantasyPublishers Weekly (starred review)An absolute treat . . . crammed with imagination, horror, epic scale, and characters I simply could not put downGrimdark MagazineENTER A WORLD WHERE GUNPOWDER, ARCANE FORCES AND RUTHLESS AMBITION COLLIDEBlood once turned the wheels of empire. Now it is money.A new age of exploration and innovation has dawned, and the Empire of the Wolf stands to take its place as the foremost power in the known world. Glory and riches await.But dark days are coming. A mysterious plague has broken out in the pagan kingdoms to the north, while in the south, the Empires proxy war in the lands of the wolfmen is weeks away from total collapse. Worse still is the message brought to the Empress by two heretic monks, who claim to have lost contact with the spirits of the afterlife. The monks believe this is the start of an ancient prophecy heralding the end of days-the Great Silence. It falls to Renata Rainer, a low-ranking ambassador to an enigmatic and vicious race of mermen, to seek answers from those who still practice the arcane arts. But with the road south beset by war and the Empire on the brink of supernatural catastrophe, soon there may not be a world left to save . . .Grave Empire is the first novel in an unmissable new series from Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Swan - a dark flintlock fantasy filled with epic adventure, arcane powers and creeping dreadPraise for Richard SwanA stunning piece of modern fantasy writingRJ BarkerUtterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with skilful assuranceNicholas EamesRichard Swans sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more Sebastien de CastellGreat characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series James IslingtonBooks by Richard SwanEmpire of the Wolf The Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of FaithThe Trials of Empire The Great SilenceGrave EmpireSteel Gods

***The Sunday Times bestselling Great Silence series continues***THE EMPIRE OF THE WOLF TEETERS ON THE BRINKThe true horror of the Great Silence has been revealed. As nation after nation succumbs to the mind-plague and Sova scrambles to enlist help from across the globe, Ambassador Renata Rainer has been given a simple task: save the world.While she travels to the Principality of Casimir to enlist the help of the Empires oldest enemy, Lieutenant Peter Kleist returns to the haunted forests of the New East to search for ancient answers - and finally confront the terrible fate that awaits him. In their wake, a task force of engineers, soldiers, and arcane experts will try and unpick the final secrets of the Great Silence - on both sides of the mortal plane.But time is running out. Count Lamprecht von Oldenburg has returned to the capital, armed with a terrible vision and enough madness to see it through. Those who stand in his way face a simple choice: join the revolution, or die.As the world tips towards chaos, all paths converge on the Eye of the Sea, where the fabric of reality wears thin - and where the Empire of the Wolf must confront the most terrible enemy it has ever known.Steel Gods is the second novel in the Great Silence trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Richard Swan - a dark flintlock fantasy filled with epic adventure, arcane mysteries and creeping dreadPraise for the seriesDazzling and immersive epic fantasyPublishers Weekly (starred review)This is one wild, intricate ride: grim, grotesque, vivid, thrillingKirkus (starred review)An absolute treat . . . crammed with imagination, horror, epic scale, and characters I simply could not put downGrimdark MagazineA truly remarkable page-turning, flintlock fantasy horrorFantasy HiveThe Great Silence Grave EmpireSteel GodsThe Empire of the WolfThe Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of FaithThe Trials of Empire

The Trials of Empire is the epic conclusion to the bestselling Empire of the Wolf series, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt - the most powerful and feared of the Emperors Justices - must finally face the dark powers that seek to detroy the Empire.THE TIME OF JUDGEMENT IS AT HANDThe Empire of the Wolf is on its knees, but theres 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. Praise for the Empire of the Wolf seriesA stunning piece of modern fantasy writingRJ BarkerUtterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it downNicholas EamesA fantastic debutPeter McLeanEqual parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swans sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for moreSebastien de CastellGreat characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the seriesJames IslingtonTotally addictiveNovel NotionsA brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system and a story I just could not put downGrimdark MagazineAn absorbing fantasy murder mystery . . . I have been thoroughly hooked by this series and cannot wait for the next helping of political upheavalFantasy Book CriticFantasy, mystery, drama, intrigue, action - The Justice of Kings has it allBibliosanctumOne 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 yearBritish Fantasy SocietySwans debut is a thrilling epic fantasy with a murder mystery and supernatural twist that will delight fans of Sherlock Holmes. It certainly delighted meFantasy HiveSwan has built a dark and gritty world, filled it with beautifully written characters and lays out a master-crafted story to create an incredible book that you cant put downFanFiAddictThe Empire of the Wolf trilogyThe Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of FaithThe Trials of Empire

An absolutely unputdownable readGrimdark MagazineThe Tyranny of Faith is the epic sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling debut The Justice of Kings, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt - the most powerful and feared of the Emperors Justices - must face down a growing threat to the Empire.A Justices work is never done.The Battle of Galens Vale is over, but the war for the Empires future has just begun. Concerned by rumours that the Magistratums authority is waning, Sir Konrad Vonvalt returns to Sova to find the capital city gripped by intrigue and whispers of rebellion. In the Senate, patricians speak openly against the Emperor, while fanatics preach holy vengeance on the streets. Yet facing down these threats to the throne will have to wait, for the Emperors grandson has been kidnapped - and Vonvalt is charged with rescuing the missing prince. His quest will lead Vonvalt - and his allies Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir - to the Empires southern frontier, where they will once again face the puritanical fury of Bartholomew Claver and his templar knights . . . and a dark power far more terrifying than they could have imagined.Praise for the Empire of the Wolf series Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down Nicholas EamesThe Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swans sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for moreSebastien de CastellGreat characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the seriesJames IslingtonThe Empire of the Wolf seriesThe Justice of Kings The Tyranny of Faith The Trials of Empire

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing RJ BarkerUtterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down Nicholas EamesNO MAN IS ABOVE THE LAWThe Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the imperial throne.Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. 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. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protege, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire.When the pair investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: will they abandon the laws theyve sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire?Introducing an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon, The Justice of Kings is an unmissable debut where action, intrigue and magic collide.The Empire of the Wolf trilogy:The Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of FaithThe Trials of Empire Praise for The Justice of KingsA fantastic debutPeter McLeanThe Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swans sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for moreSebastien de CastellGreat characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the seriesJames IslingtonTotally addictiveNovel NotionsA brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system and a story I just could not put downGrimdark MagazineAn absorbing fantasy murder mystery . . . I have been thoroughly hooked by this series and cannot wait for the next helping of political upheavalFantasy Book CriticFantasy, mystery, drama, intrigue, action - The Justice of Kings has it all BibliosanctumOne 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 yearBritish Fantasy SocietySwans debut is a thrilling epic fantasy with a murder mystery and supernatural twist that will delight fans of Sherlock Holmes. It certainly delighted meFantasy HiveSwan has built a dark and gritty world, filled it with beautifully written characters and lays out a master-crafted story to create an incredible book that you cant put downFanFiAddictA brilliant book, with intrigue, excellent character arcs, a brutal magic system and a story I just could not put downGrimdark Magazine

El Imperio del Lobo hierve a fuego lento por los disturbios. Rebeldes, herejes y patricios poderosos desafían el poder del trono imperial.Solo la Orden de la Magistratura Imperial se interpone en el camino del caos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt representa la justicia mas temida por todos, defendiendo la Ley gracias a su mente aguda, sus poderes arcanos y su habilidad como espadachin. A su lado se encuentra Helena Sedanka, su talentosa protegida, una huerfana de las guerras que forjaron el Imperio.Cuando ambos investigan el asesinato de una noble en una provincia remota, descubren una conspiracion que se extiende hasta lo mas elevado de la sociedad imperial. Los peligros aumentan a cada paso que dan; Vonvalt y Helena deberan tomar una decision: ¿abandonaran las leyes que han jurado respetar para proteger el Imperio?

El Imperio del Lobo hierve a fuego lento por los disturbios. Rebeldes, herejes y patricios poderosos desafían el poder del trono imperial. Solo la Orden de los Jueces se interpone en el camino del caos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt representa la justicia mas temida por todos, defendiendo la Ley gracias a su mente aguda, sus poderes arcanos y su habilidad como espadachin. A su lado se encuentra Helena Sedanka, su talentosa protegida, una huerfana de las guerras que forjaron el Imperio. Cuando ambos nvestigan el asesinato de un noble en una provincia remota, descubren una conspiracion que se extiende hasta lo mas elevado de la sociedad imperial. Los peligros aumentan a cada paso que emprenden; Vonvalt y Helena deberan tomar una decision: ¿Abandonaran las leyes que han jurado respetar para proteger el Imperio?