Richard Swan

1 series 3 books in order

Richard Swan is an English author known for writing the Empire of the Wolf trilogy of fantasy novels. In 2025 he published Grave Empire, the first novel in a new series set within the Empire of the Wolf universe, and he wrote Infinite State, a dystopian science-fiction novel due from Tor Books in 2026. Swan has also written the Great Silence and Art of War trilogies, as well as works set within the Warhammer universe published by Black Library.

Known for: Empire of the Wolf

Series by Richard Swan

Empire of the Wolf

3 books in order · 2022–2024

The Justice of Kings

2022 · Richard Swan

The Justice of Kings is a 2022 book by Richard Swan. It is book 1 of the series Empire of the Wolf. Catalog genres: Fantasy, Literary Fiction,…
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The Tyranny of Faith

2023 · Richard Swan

The Tyranny of Faith is a 2023 fantasy novel by Richard Swan and the second book in the Empire of the Wolf trilogy. It continues the narrative…
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The Trials of Empire

2024 · Richard Swan

The Trials of Empire is a 2024 fantasy novel by Richard Swan and the third book in the Empire of the Wolf trilogy. It continues the story within the…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Richard Swan written?

We list 3 books by Richard Swan across 1 series, published between 2022–2024 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Richard Swan's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Justice of Kings.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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