Grave Empire
Grave Empire by Richard Swan, published by Orbit on February 4, 2025, is a fantasy novel that embarks on an epic journey through an empire on the brink of industrial revolution. In this world, sorcery and arcane practices are forbidden, and an ancient prophecy looms, threatening to bring about the end of days. As the Empire of the Wolf strives for dominance, a mysterious plague and a failing proxy war complicate its ambitions, setting the stage for a tale filled with action and adventure.
Readers will follow Renata Rainer, a low-ranking ambassador tasked with uncovering the truth behind the ancient prophecy and the dark forces at play. With the Empire facing both internal strife and external threats, Renata must navigate a treacherous landscape where the past and future collide. This edition spans 544 pages and delves into themes of power, survival, and the consequences of forsaking the arcane. As the narrative unfolds, the stakes rise, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Official synopsis Publisher
From critically acclaimed author Richard Swan, Grave Empire begins the epic tale of an empire on the verge of industrial revolution, where sorcery and arcane practices are outlawed – and where an ancient prophecy threatens the coming end of days.
Blood 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 Empire’s 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…
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Grave Empire” about?
Who is the author of “Grave Empire”?
When was “Grave Empire” published?
What is the ISBN for “Grave Empire”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
