The emperor's wolves
(Book)

Multiple races carefully navigate the City of Elantra under the Dragon Emperors 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 Thaalani, one of the most feared and distrusted races in Elantra for their ability to read minds. Most candidates dont finish their job interviews. Severn Handred, the newest potential recruit, is determined to face and pass this final testeven if by doing so hes exposing secrets he has never shared. When an interrogation uncovers the connections to a two-decade-old series of murders of the Thaalani, the Wolves are commanded to hunt. Severns first job will be joining the chase. From the High Halls to the Thaalani quarter, from the Oracles to the Emperor, secrets are uncovered, tensions are raised and justice just might be done&if Severn can survive.