The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan

Action, intrigue, and magic collide in the second book in an epic fantasy trilogy, where Sir Konrad Vonvalts role as an Emperors Justice requires him to be a detective, judge, and executioner all in one--but these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . . A Justices work is never done.

The Battle of Galens Vale is over, but the war for the Empires future has just begun. Concerned by rumors that the Magistratums 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 Emperors 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.