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The Tyranny of Faith

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The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan transports readers to a riveting world where science fiction and fantasy blend seamlessly. The story explores the struggle against authoritarian power as characters navigate a realm filled with political intrigue and dynamic forces. Through enthralling adventures, the protagonists challenge oppressive systems, seeking freedom and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate complex fantasy worlds interwoven with themes of power and faith. It offers a gripping narrative that combines political intrigue and moral dilemmas, exploring the consequences of ambition and belief in a richly detailed setting.

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The Tyranny of Faith

The second book in this Sunday Times bestselling fantasy series in which Sir Konrad Vonvalt - who is detective, judge and executioner rolled into one - must face down a supernatural threat to the Empire

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'An absolutely unputdownable read' Grimdark Magazine

The 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 Emperor's Justices—must face down a growing threat to the Empire.

A Justice's work is never done.

The Battle of Galen's Vale is over, but the war for the Empire's future has just begun. Concerned by rumours that the Magistratum's 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 Emperor's 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 Empire's 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 Eames

The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery... Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more' Sebastien de Castell

'Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series' James Islington

The Empire of the Wolf series

The Justice of Kings

The Tyranny of Faith

The Trials of Empire

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The Tyranny of Faith has been praised for its compelling character development, intense storytelling, and thrilling sequences. It is celebrated as an exceptional sequel, surpassing its predecessor and offering a rich tapestry of fantasy elements such as political intrigue, law, and philosophy. The book's addictive nature, coupled with masterful worldbuilding, positions it among notable works in fantasy fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356516462

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Richard Swan is a critically acclaimed British genre writer. His debut fantasy novel, The Justice of Kings, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller and has been translated into seven languages. His other work includes the Art of War and Great Silence trilogies, as well as short fiction for Black Library and Grimdark Magazine.

Richard is a qualified lawyer, and before writing full-time spent ten years litigating multi-million-pound commercial disputes in London. He currently lives in Sydney with his wife and three young sons.

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