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Theft of Swords

By: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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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

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keep reading...

this is a good book! but go for at least 30 minutes - it's starts a little slow - dialog is a little lame in the beginning but if you stick with it takes off and you won't be able to put it down!

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Lots of fun!

Would you listen to Theft of Swords again? Why?

Yes, I would. It's just plain entertaining. Not deep, not moving, not really suspenseful because desperate problems are solved fairly quickly, but it is simply fun.

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

He's really very good at making all the characters distinguishable -- clear diction at just the right pace with the right tone for the humor.

Any additional comments?

There's no swearing or sex -- enjoyable for young adults. I'll listen to the next book because I really love those two clever thieves.

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More like 3.5 and 3.75...

Not amazed by the vocal arts of the reader, but could be worse. Not bad, just could be better. The story was definitely intriguing, but there were some gaps that were harder to jump than others.

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Loved It

great narrator, great story, a few surprises along the way. definitely not a typical story

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Loved it

Loved it!! I would recommend this book to everyone. The story line is a fantastic read.

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really enjoyed it

Easy listen, good characters a bit of humour quite an interesting story all in a tried and true format I am looking forward to the next book.

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Slow beginning, but doesn't slow down again

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

Definitely near the top, I look forward to listening to this series again.

What did you like best about this story?

Political intrigue and convoluted conspiracies. Feels like you're on the verge of figuring out what is going when a completely different explanation is given making the story that much better.

What about Tim Gerard Reynolds’s performance did you like?

Narrator was great! Some of the characters get a little confusing in spots but overall he did a very good job. Narrators are usually the kiss of death for me and Mr. Reynolds was very entertaining.

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

No. There is so much deceit and plotting that you really need to take your time to ponder what's going on before getting more clues.

Any additional comments?

This story started out slow while learning all the different characters and locations, kings and queens, prisons and towers and castles, bad guys and good guys, etc. Once I got down who was who and where they belonged I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next.

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characters that are entertaining and endearing,

enjoyed it very much. It is well written and loved the gentleman that did the reading. hooked

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Fine start, good story

Two experienced thieves,Hadrian Blackwater and Royce Melborn, accept a way-too-easy job from a desperate person. What can possibly go wrong?
The main characters are not the typical heroes, as both dedicate themselves to a not-so-honest profession but they do have their own code of honor and justice. And there is humor too, which is a real asset to the story. What I also liked about the book is that women play quite an important role, and they are not merely circumstantial characters. Otherwise, it is quite a traditional and easily predictable fantasy book.
But I really enjoyed the first part of the book better. As you read along, the story slows down. The character development is not always convincing, and the explanations and the descriptions are sometimes too lengthy!
Overall, the story and its characters are interesting and promising, even though the pace could be more even and the explanations shorter.

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A MUST READ

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

WOULD BE A GREAT MOVIE

Any additional comments?

GREAT FROM BEGINNING TO THE END. THE WHOLE SERIES WAS GREAT

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