Theft of Swords

Riyria Revelations, Volume 1

By: Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Fantasy, 2013

Acclaimed author Michael J. Sullivan created instant best sellers with his spellbinding Riyria Revelations series. This first volume introduces Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater, two enterprising thieves who end up running for their lives when they’re framed for the death of the king. Trapped in a conspiracy bigger than they can imagine, their only hope is unraveling an ancient mystery - before it’s too late.

Theft of Swords contains The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha, books 1 and 2 of Riyria Revelations.

©2011 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2012 Recorded Books, LLC

Just an Entertaining Story

I really liked the story and it had some twists and turns to it. It was just a very enjoyable listen

Enjoyable read.

story develops kind of slow but well done and I'm looking forward to the next book

not bad

not one of my favorites but it kept me interested. I might check out the next book. we'll have to see how much it costs.

I can't believe how GOOD this is.

What made the experience of listening to Theft of Swords the most enjoyable?

It is so amazingly good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hadrian (sp?) - he is just so whimsical and good.

Which scene was your favorite?

Really I can't pick out 1 scene because I marvel that the whole book is so riveting.

A crackerjack of a story

The 6 volume Riyria Revelations is a fast moving adventure tale with wonderful characters who continue to grow throughout the story. The story is tight, fast moving and the narrator is brilliant. He stays in voice for each of the main characters so that you can begin to identify them by the sound of their voices. I found myself deeply invested and rooting for the heroes of this tale. I have rarely listened to a long series that didn't wander, but this series moved right along. Each volume consists of a part A & B, so the series easily breaks into 6 parts if you need a breather between parts. I didn't and now my 12 year old grandson has started "Theft of Swords". He's a bit of a minecraft addict, but the Riyria Revelations has broken him away from the computer.

Loved it, hesitantly at first.

Where does Theft of Swords rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Favorite audiobooks!

In the first chapters of the book I would find my attention wandering. I didn't feel any connection to the characters at times. Keep listening though! The actual action and plots are clever and well done. They bring you into the world, while the character backgrounds are still being slowly revealed to you.

Once you listen on to the second half, things start picking up. I would get distracted at work because I would want to keep listening! When I finished listening, I immediately bought the next two audiobooks! And believe me they just get better! By the end of the Riyria set I was so sad there was nothing more to listen to!

I absolutely recommend this! Loved it!!!

SIMPLY AMAZING.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

OH YES, this was not what i had expected at all. took me by surprise. could not stop listening to it.

What did you like best about this story?

EVERYTHING, But how so many can be thought of as good, and find they are the most evil. and how the weak turn out to be the most powerful. How loss can bring much more from with in.

What does Tim Gerard Reynolds bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

a feeling of someone that he was there. Made the story sound more like a memory than any fiction. Great with having you believe in every character.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Never Give up, even in the face of certain death, death m,ay even run screaming from you.

Any additional comments?

please write more like this, or continue with more from this. I never thought this would become one of my all time favorite books. the worst part is knowing it will be over soon. Thank you for such a fantastic story. you are amazing.

Definitely worth it

I listen a lot of audiobooks, so finding one that’s 20 hours, a really engaging story, and has solid narration is rare. This one hits all three, a deep and ancient history that’s slowly uncovered and thought out characters that you grow attached to. This is a great start and I ready for more.

Nice story. Somewhat predictable.

What did you like best about Theft of Swords? What did you like least?

Easy listen. Would have liked more depth.

Would you be willing to try another book from Michael J. Sullivan? Why or why not?

Certainly going to continue the series.

Which scene was your favorite?

The hidden prison.

Could you see Theft of Swords being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Unlikely

Any additional comments?

I would have liked to see more background on the elves and dwarf history.

ENJOYABLE

While not my favorite, It is fun and enjoyable story. Just finished the series and found it a perfect filler while waiting for the next installments of my fantasy favorites (WoT final and Rainwilds). Even though "somewhat" predictable ... this was a fun and interesting story,very likable characters and quite well read. If you like WoT, Mistborn and the world of the Rainwilds you will enjoy this trilogy.