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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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What made the experience of listening to Theft of Swords the most enjoyable?

What a wonderful find! Michael Sullivan keeps the reader engaged with interesting characters and complicated story lines. I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series. I'm adding this author to my list of favorites.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This was an extremely good story of a different time and place.

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if you enjoy a solid fantasy story.

Great old school fantasy story, has all the right elements and executes them well. definitely would recommend.

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My second time listening...

Tim Gerard Reynolds brings this novel to life with his incredible narration. Each character has their own voice and style of speaking...and the story is fantastic. Sullivan writes with an incredibly devious mind that I thoroughly enjoy. This book is worth your time.

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Great Book....Great Series

If you could sum up Theft of Swords in three words, what would they be?

Royce and Hadrian

What was one of the most memorable moments of Theft of Swords?

I enjoyed the entire story!!!

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

Tim does and awesome job of bringing the main characters to life...

Any additional comments?

Don't pass this one up....It's a great series of books! You can take them in chronological order or the order of publication. Either way these are great!

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Great Book

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book was a wonderful quick paced listen. Too often books this long drag and the listener knows what the author apparently did not...... that is could have been told just as well if shorter. No so in this book. Every minute counted.
There were so many twists and turns and things that I assumed would happen ...... and to my delight did not. The author kept you on your toes for sure.
Hard for me to put down, I purchased the second book before I finished this one!
The narrator was great. Clear speaking, easy to listen to. A narrator can make or break a book for me.

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Didn’t see that coming!

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I enjoyed the witticisms and the banter between the two main characters. The wizard adds dimension and intrigue to the story as well. The “beast killer” was the real surprise! I kept thinking it would be Royce, and you will be quite surprised at who it turns out to be. As I said, I didn’t see that coming. An enjoyable listen and well worth the credit I used. Will be downloading the next in the series as soon as I finish this review.

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loved it. on to the next...

What great Mother's Day gift. Not only is the book exciting, the narrator is lovely! What a way to stay close to your son with a weekly book club. Can't wait to go through all the rest of these books the Author is 👌. Love all his references and twists and his characters.

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so addictive

great characters. a little humor a little mystery. wonderful listen. I am getting all of them!

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great narrator. story is charming.

a little predicable at times, but entertaining none the less. great narrator. will be buying the following books in the series.

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. Funny & entertaining, also fableish.

Funny & entertaining, also fableish. Great fantasy wind down for me in these boiling times. I appreciate there is not that much emotional melodrama, but the characters are worked out just enough for me. Another description is that it's easy going Robin Hood like adventure. Not some super epic fantasy, but for me its 4,5/5.

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