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Theft of Swords

By: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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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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I got sucked in and wasn't let go till the end.

Well I knew the story was about thieves. sounded exciting. The plot had some of the expected twist they escape here and this clever trick but it just kept expanding and growing and twisting until I found myself staying up late just to listen to more.

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Loved the story, characters and everything

Bought this series during the sale.

Really good. The writer leverages the LOTR background (Elves, humans, dwarfs) and fantastically builds the story and its characters.
The main two characters - are a great combo - funny, doing all sorts of bravery and foolishness, etc.
Worth buying this 6 books series - as an audible product - they were a trilogy with each book holding 2 volumes.

Tim Gerard Reynolds has really good vocals - Even with so many characters it was easy to understand when he was speaking a character - he is gifted.

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a good read

Performance is very good.
The basic story is organized, slightly predictable, I did read the 1st 4 of the Chronicles 1st. made it easier to follow and understand the relationships

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fantastic

How is this series is not bigger? Classic fantasy themes, told with refreshing humanity.

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Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers a great performance!

The book has a good pacing and Tim Gerard Reynolds does an amazing job narrating this book. While the book is high fantasy, it's not the primary focus focus of the story or the world description. I recommend the book highly for it's plots, character development and world building.

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I’m buying the next one now

Great story. Characters you want to root for. No excessive gore or sexuality. No excessive dialog or distractions. Thanks to the author.

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Great read!

Loved it! will read again soon! love the way everything is connecting with other series!

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Great

Great listen! Both the story and performance were excellent. Can’t wait to start the next book!

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Great story and well performed!

Really enjoyed this read! The book is actually 2 books put together and the stories flow really well. The characters have unique personalities that the narrator captures really well. A really good listen!

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Great Story!

I wasn’t sure when I first started this story if i would like it and I still get the characters mixed up (it’s all the names) but now that I’m finished with this one, I can’t wait to start the next!! And Reynolds is amazing as the narrator, as when he does any book:) If you like fantasy, I think you’ll like it!!

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