The Jester

A Riyria Chronicles Short Story

De: Michael J. Sullivan

Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds

WHO WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A thief, a candlemaker, an ex-mercenary, and a pig farmer walk into a trap…and what happens is no joke. When Riyria is hired to retrieve a jester’s treasure, Royce and Hadrian must match wits with a dwarf who proves to be anything but a fool. Difficult choices will need to be made, and in the end those who laugh last do so because they are the only ones to survive.

This is a standalone short story of 7,200 words. No prior knowledge of The Riyria Revelations or The Riyria Chronicles is required to enjoy it to its fullest, making this a perfect introduction for new listeners or a chance for Riyria veterans to spend a little more time with old friends. The Jester is a story of adventure, bonds of friendship, and a recognition that the choices we make dictates the future we find.

NOTE: This short story was originally published in the Unfettered Anthology edited by Shawn Speakman.

©2017 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2017 Riyria Enterprises, LLC

Cool!

An interesting story with a old fashioned moral, it is well worth a short listen.

A clever vignette

If you're familiar with the Riyria duo you'll already know and love the characters. It's like a scrumptious morsel of something you already have a taste for. What's not to like?

A True, Full Short

This Riyria short was my first introduction to this world. It was developed in a way one did not need to know the series nor characters to jump in an enjoy this dark, chilling adventure.
Tim Gerard Reynolds is an excellent narrator for this genre and story.
Although I’m not convinced I will pick up the series, it’s based on my understanding it’s more complex and epic than I currently have the energy to follow.
A recommended listen for those who want a tingling bite sized fantasy scramble for safety from a dwarf-like crazed Joker.

very nice work with this story!

I enjoyed the entire story. the fact that I could listen to it at work made it even better :)

Great short story

I really liked this fantastic short story. Really went by fast. now I need to find the rest by this author