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FREE: Professional Integrity (A Riyria Chronicles Tale)

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

Publisher's summary

One of the genre's favorite pairs returns in a classic fantasy short for both Riyria veterans and first-time readers. 

Several years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start their thieves-for-hire organization better known as Riyria. Things have gone well enough for the team as they do "jobs" for various nobles throughout Elan. Usually that means stealing something, but when a young heiress asks them to steal her…well, that's a first for the pair. All is not as it seems, but Royce is determined to get the bottom of what's actually going on. After all, he has his professional integrity at stake.

Originally released in the Blackguards anthology published by Ragnarok Publications, this is a standalone short story of 10,800 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 readers or a chance for existing fans to spend a little more time with old friends.

©2015 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

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A pair of perfect combinations

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Royce/Hardrian and Sullivan/Reynolds never fail me. This short is a great little tale. I cant wait for the new Riyria book Sullivan recently announced.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hadrian

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Enjoyable

Please send more short stories out. They pass the time and are very good for the thinking mind to relax to. Thank you

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Loved it

Wonderful short story. I love all the books written by this author. Thank you audible for letting me have this for free.

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Awesomeness!!!

Love this story line. Hadrian and Royce are a hoot! Tim Gerard Reynolds is a master of voices. 10 stars for story and narrator!!!

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Worth the price and more.

This novella is an excellent introduction to the series. Plus it stands on its own.

Basically a new old-fashioned fairy tale. Remember most fairy tales are about.humans and our missteps and their consequences. By fairytale I don't imply this is a children's tale.

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Loved it!

Thank you Michael J Sullivan! I got my Royce and Hadrian fix. Absolutely enjoyed this short story and I could never get enough!

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The Way a Short Story Should Be

This was a solid, engaging adventure that had me interested from start to finish. This is the way to write a short story. I wish there were many more of these episodic-type adventures between Royce and Hadrian. I've enjoyed the shorter works much more than the original trilogy.

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quick, fast, and dirty

Great listen. Story is dropped smoothly into the greater Riyiria Chronicles canon and on pace with the development and personal interaction of the two main characters within the greater timeline's progression.
Solid story with equal parts intrigue and humor. Exactly what you expect from the author.

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great read!!

A great listen with a surprising twist at the end!!! There is honor among thieves.

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nice dinner book

just put it on when I was cooking and by the time I was done it was over

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