The Emperor's Wolves

The Wolves of Elantra, Book 1

By: Michelle Sagara

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

“Enjoyable, entertaining, engaging fantasy.” (Tor.com)

At the Emperor's Command

Multiple races carefully navigate the City of Elantra under the Dragon Emperor’s wing. His Imperial Wolves are executioners, the smallest group to serve in the Halls of Law. The populace calls them assassins.

Every wolf candidate must consent to a full examination by the Tha’alani, one of the most feared and distrusted races in Elantra for their ability to read minds. Most candidates don’t finish their job interviews.

Severn Handred, the newest potential recruit, is determined to face and pass this final test — even if by doing so he’s exposing secrets he has never shared.

When an interrogation uncovers the connections to a two-decade-old series of murders of the Tha’alani, the Wolves are commanded to hunt. Severn’s first job will be joining the chase. From the High Halls to the Tha’alani quarter, from the Oracles to the Emperor, secrets are uncovered, tensions are raised and justice just might be done…if Severn can survive.

The Wolves of Elantra

Book 1: The Emperor’s Wolves

©2020 Michelle Sagara (P)2020 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Excellent enrichment to the Chronicles of Elanta

Backstory on Severn and his time living in Elantra parallel to Kaylin. Intriguing hints into his history. Slow at times, and too much tease without answers creates some frustration for me. This author gets a bit bogged down in ephemera, as usual.

Good main characters inside creatively built world

I enjoyed listening to this book. The performance was well-done, with distinct voices for each characters.

My ONLY complaint is that it took a little while to distinguish between character names because they were all long and "different" from what I'm used to. But that's really a "me problem" not an author problem.

I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and would read more series from this author.

Severn & the Wolves

Thank you Michelle Sagara for this great addition to the same world as the Chronicles of Elantra. It starts with how Severn Handred became one of the Wolves, one of Elantra's three parts of law enforcement. The book also brings up several of Severn's peculiarities, base knowledge and mysteries surrounding him. Be prepared for several familiar characters to pop up throughout.

Khristine Hvam's narration adds to the story and brings the characters and situations off the page.

Review of the Emperor’s Wolves

Such an excellent book! It has a wealth of info, but I need more! Please give us more info on Severen’s back story! I highly recommend this book & look forward to future issues! TYTY!

Great First Book in a New Series!

"I love the "The Chronicles of Elantra" series, and this tale of Severn is just as captivating. It answered questions I didn't even know I had!

A good prequel

I enjoyed this book. It added to the overall enjoyment of the series. It gave context and answered lingering questions that where something of a puzzle in the Elantra series. I don’t think it matters what order you read this book in however, it will make the Elantra series more enjoyable if you read it before book 7.

very good

I don't usually buy books which aren't really part of the main story line, but I love this author, and was gripped by the character. the story was very entertaining, and I'm glad I picked it up.

Great Backstory

I really enjoyed learning about the new wolf. Can't wait for the next book. Hope you like the glimpse of the Empire.

Severn's story was worth the wait!

Hearing the inside of Severn's head was wonderful. I really wish book two was already released!

Lovely hearing what I've imagined

Loved it, most memorable audible recording ever. I sincerely wish everyone to have enjoyed it as much as I have!