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The Crown Tower

By: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Publisher's summary

Michael J. Sullivan garnered critical raves and a massive readership for his Riyria Revelations series. The first book in his highly anticipated Riyria Chronicles series of prequels, The Crown Tower brings together warrior Hadrian Blackwater with thieving assassin Royce Melborn. The two form a less-than-friendly pairing, but the quest before them has a rare prize indeed, and if they can breach the supposedly impregnable walls of the Crown Tower, their names will be legend.

©2013 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2013 Recorded Books

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Slow start leading to a great story

It took me several chapters before I understood who the primary characters were. Early on it was Gwen’s story that kept me listening. As the story continued I found myself equally happy to follow all of the story lines. I look forward to hearing the rest of this series.

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Thank You Mrs. Sullivan!!!

Loved loved loved it. Wonderful start to the backstory of Hadrian and Royce. Reynolds is a perfect narrator.

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The Crown Tower - AMAZING

This book is an incredible read/listen. I started on Saturday Morning and finished it today at Noon.

When it was completed I was actually shocked and said out loud “Whhaattt you are kidding me it can’t be done!! “

Well needless to say I am on to the next in the series.
I will not divulge anything. No, Nope, So Sorry. You have to read it for yourself.

I can say it is the Best book I have read in 10 years.

Thank you!!!!!!

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good enough

It was good, not sure if I should have started with this book, even though the author said it was one way to read it. But a good read and enough to make want to read more.

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A great addition to a fantastic tale!

I loved the Riyria Revelations. I never knew I would love that kind of fiction but the story and performance is engaging and I never wanted to stop listening. I mention the Revelations first because the author doesn't make a recommendation as to which order to listen/read in: as written or by the story timeline. I am now two books into the Riyria Chronicles and I recommend going as written, but then again that's me. I fully recommend any of the stories.

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Great book!

I really enjoyed this book! enough to want to continue the series. hope the next one is just as good.

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Nice Read.

Love this one. I like sequenced books and this has promise. Now I will be finding the other books that the author talked about. I think I will be hooked for a while. Good reader too.

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Couldn't stop listening

There was always a difficult problem that I had to know what happened. But as soon as it was resolved, a new compelling problem arose.

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Loved it.

Really able to get lost in the rich details of the story and the character development.

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Fantastic Origin Story!

If you could sum up The Crown Tower in three words, what would they be?

Great character development!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hadrian Blackwater is the man you want to see in the mirror!

Which character – as performed by Tim Gerard Reynolds – was your favorite?

Hadrian reminds me a lot of a young Cary Grant

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! My DVR is full because I didn't want to stop listening!

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