The Emperor's Wolves
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.
Michelle Sagara
Michelle Sagara (born 1963) is a Japanese-Canadian author of fantasy literature, active since the early 1990s. She has published books as Michelle Sagara (her legal name), as Michelle West (her husband's surname) and as Michelle Sagara West.
The Wolves of Elantra
The Wolves of Elantra consists of two books, and the series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Elantra