Richard Swan is an English author who has written across multiple genres, including fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for the Empire of the Wolf trilogy, a fantasy series that has spawned an expanded universe. Within this universe, Swan published Grave Empire in 2025, the first novel in the Great Silence trilogy, continuing to develop the world he created. Beyond the Empire of the Wolf universe, Swan has written Infinite State, a dystopian science fiction novel scheduled for publication by Tor Books in 2026. He has also authored the Art of War trilogy. Additionally, Swan has contributed to the Warhammer universe, with works published by Black Library, demonstrating his range across established fictional worlds and original creations.