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The Crown Tower

By: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Michael J. Sullivan garnered critical raves and a massive readership for his Riyria Revelations series. The first book in his highly anticipated Riyria Chronicles series of prequels, The Crown Tower brings together warrior Hadrian Blackwater with thieving assassin Royce Melborn. The two form a less-than-friendly pairing, but the quest before them has a rare prize indeed, and if they can breach the supposedly impregnable walls of the Crown Tower, their names will be legend.

©2013 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2013 Recorded Books

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As good as the first

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

I would recommend this book for the writing and for the great narration.

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

Reynolds reads all if the characters well and he gets the humor as if he were the characters.

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This was an extraordinary prequel because it emmersed the reader into the story immediately and explained so much about the main characters that I went back to read the first series again. You do have to read these series in sequence. And I recommend buying the second in the Chronicles series as soon as you can because they are so good.

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THE CROWN TOWER

The stories are never long enough I just enjoy listening to them. After I finish The Rose, i will re-listen to the "first" three books,
Thank your wife for me, for persuading you to continue!!!!:)

And hast off to Tim on the narration

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An intriguing story and good listen

I liked all the characters a lot. The author does a good job getting us to like and understand our heroes. It felt at times there was a lot of background in order for the last few chapters to make sense. I will be listening to the next book so I suppose it didn't bother me all that much.

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Worth your time!

This was a great audiobook. The story was very well written, with dynamic and complex characters. Tim Gerard Reynolds’ performance enhanced the storyline. I never got tired of hearing his voice. Looking forward to the next in the series.

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Great from start to finish

I love every book in this world. This book is especially good for setting up the bond that everyone has come to love. The trials and frustrations are real and Michael does a great job of keeping you tuned in

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Two Unlikely Heroes

My favorite thing about this book is the back and forth banter between the two main characters. It made it a lot of fun to listen to and kept me interested to the end.

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exceptional

I've never read any book till this one, amaizing how the story from all the 6 books comes together

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Awesome

A bit of a rough start, but shortly becomes a book that you can't set down.

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I love the Riyria Chronicles!

I adore what Michael J. Sullivan has created with the Riyria Chronicles. A partnership forged in fire with the brilliance of a master storyteller. It has all the necessary ingredients to sink your teeth into. Royce and Hadrian are quite the pair. I love Sullivan's brand of storytelling.

The narrator is very skilled to say the least. Stellar performance without any flaws.

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Great Characters on a Wild Adventure

I really enjoyed the development of Hadrian & Royce as characters. The way their stories unfolded, how different they are from one another, and how their relationship develops. There are several plot twists and turns, and when the story concludes your left with wanting more. Much much more. A great listen!!

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