The Trials of Empire
Ratings20
Average rating3.9
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Ratings20
Average rating3.9
The third novel in an epic fantasy trilogy, which follows the tale of Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor's Justice - a detective, judge and executioner all in one. Also by Richard Swan: The Empire of the Wolf The Justice of Kings The Tyranny of Faith The Trials of Empire
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3 primary booksEmpire of the Wolf is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2022 with contributions by Richard Swan.
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A worthy end to the trilogy. I found myself tied to these characters, and the plot was a epic rollercoaster--the coming of the apocolypse and the saving of mankind....the magic of the world transforming into a horror. This book leans more into some horror elements than the other two, and more so than most fantasy I have read in a long time. But it works, and it works on a level that made this trilogy unique and epic.
I look forward to more works from Richard Swan, and he has secured a place on my must read author list.
4.5 STARS
I'm satisified with the ending and it creates potential for new stories within this world like flintlock fantasy or horror stories.
My only major gripe is it feels like there's too much lore for the final book of the trilogy where it should have been introduced in the previous books.
Lots of disturbing scenes and detailed description of violence. Definitely a page turner on the last 40% of the book. Final scenes will make you emotional if you're invested with the main and side characters.
Books 1>3>2 is my ranking and will definitely read future books of the author.
