The Tyranny of Faith, Richard Swan
The Tyranny of Faith, Richard Swan
List: $38.99 | Sale: $27.30
Club: $19.49

The Tyranny of Faith

Author: Richard Swan

Narrator: Lucy Paterson

Unabridged: 18 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 02/14/2023

Synopsis

Action, intrigue, and magic collide in the second book in an epic fantasy trilogy, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s role as an Emperor’s Justice requires him to be a detective, judge, and executioner all in one—but these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . .   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 rumors 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 him – and his allies Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir – to the 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.  

"Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more." – Sebastien de Castell on The Justice of Kings

“A fantastic debut.” – Peter McLean on The Justice of Kings 

Also by Richard Swan:

The Empire of the Wolf
The Justice of Kings
The Tyranny of Faith

About Richard Swan

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on January 18, 2023

ARC provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. 4.5/5 stars The Tyranny of Faith is a great sequel filled with wonderful characterizations, thought-provoking passages, and explosive ending sequences. “If our lives were inherently meaningless, were we not obliged to extract ever......more

Goodreads review by Allen on January 11, 2023

Full review to come. This book is an anxiety-inducing, heartpounding mystery in this world and the next. Very different in scope and stakes than book 1 and just as good. I don't even know how I'll go another year without seeing how this concludes! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!......more

Goodreads review by William on March 07, 2023

A BookTube review of The Tyranny of Faith with my brother - The Brothers Gwynne I have been lucky enough to be granted early access through Netgalley in return for an honest review. This is a great sequel to The Justice of Kings that amps up the tension as we journey to the capital of the Sovan Em......more

Goodreads review by Library of a Viking on August 14, 2023

One of my favourite reads of the year! I read The Justice of Kings in January, and it is one of my favourite books of the year. I was, therefore, incredibly excited to continue this series with The Tyranny of Faith. So what did I think? Let me start by stating that I loved this book. This book deliver......more

Goodreads review by Nick on February 14, 2023

Original review posted on my blog Out of This World SFF: [URL not allowed] Richard Swan's The Justice of Kings is one of the best fantasy books I have ever read and it ultimately ended up being my clear cut choice for top read of 2022. So it goes without saying that the sequel T......more

Quotes

“The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery. Sir Konrad Vonvalt’s fierce intellect and arcane powers will make you long to follow in his footsteps, but it’s his young clerk, Helena who brings heart and dazzle to the story. Together they’re a formidable team, and Richard Swan’s sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more.”—Sebastien de Castell, author of Spellslinger, on The Justice of Kings

"A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing."—RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships, on The Justice of Kings

"The Justice of Kings is utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing, and written with such skillful assurance I could barely put it down. The characters feel so real I swear I suffered every horror and hangover alongside them, and their world—though we see just the smallest portion of it here—feels vastly complex, poised on the brink of a disaster I can’t wait to watch unfold.”—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld, on The Justice of Kings

“A fascinating look at justice, vengeance and the law — great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series.”—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on The Justice of Kings

"A marvelously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective."—K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro, on The Justice of Kings

"A fantastic debut."—Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones, on The Justice of Kings

"Swan crafts a strong, dynamic character in Vonvalt . . . This promises good things from the series to come."—Publishers Weekly on The Justice of Kings

“Murder mystery meets grimdark political fantasy in this first of a trilogy … An intriguingly dark deconstruction of a beloved mystery trope.”—Kirkus (starred review) on The Justice of Kings

“The world of the Empire of the Wolf is a rich and interesting one … Readers will enjoy the world building, Sir Konrad and his crew, and the unique touches to a familiar fantasy tale.”—Booklist on The Justice of Kings

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List