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The Crown Tower
- The Riyria Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,537
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,687
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,679
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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fell in love with these characters all over again
- By Cayce on 03-14-14
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Age of Myth
- Book One of The Legends of the First Empire
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,812
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,113
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,073
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people.
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3 out of 5 stars
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M. J. Sullivan is my favorite modern author but...
- By GLENNO on 07-23-16
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Theft of Swords
- Riyria Revelations, Volume 1
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,441
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20,888
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,868
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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A GOOD START TO A SERIES
- By Randall on 12-24-18
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The Viscount and the Witch
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,704
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,480
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,492
Eleven years before they were framed for the murder of a king, before even assuming the title of Riyria, Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater were practically strangers. Unlikely associates, this cynical thief and idealist swordsman, were just learning how to work together as a team. In this standalone first installment of The Riyria Chronicles, Royce is determined to teach his naive partner a lesson about good deeds. Join Royce and Hadrian in this short story about one of their earliest adventures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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only if you dont own cronicles book 2
- By Atle on 10-06-15
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Age of Legend
- Book Four of The Legends of the First Empire
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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With Age of Myth, Age of Swords, and Age of War, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan riveted listeners with a tale of unlikely heroes locked in a desperate battle to save mankind from extinction. Now comes the pivotal point. After years of warfare, humanity has gained the upper hand and pushed the Fhrey to the edge of their homeland, but no farther. Desperate to find a way to break the stalemate, the answer lies in the half-forgotten words of an ancient song. Not all legends are of heroes, and not all myths are invented. And sometimes, when you’re desperate enough, you’ll believe in the inconceivable and even seek it out.
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The Cycle of Arawn
- The Complete Trilogy
- By: Edward W. Robertson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 65 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,903
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,941
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,937
The White Tree (book one): In Mallon the dark magic of the nether has been banned for centuries. Its users have been driven out or killed. Its secrets lost. But the holy book of the nethermancers has just been found by a boy named Dante. As he works to unlock the book's power, he's attacked in the street. The nethermancers aren't gone—and they want their book back. Caught between death cultists and the law, Dante fights for his life, aided by his growing skills and a brash bodyguard named Blays.
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5 out of 5 stars
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In Response to the Criticism from Other Reviewers
- By Jonah on 06-11-17
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The Crown Tower
- The Riyria Chronicles, Book 1
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,537
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,687
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,679
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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fell in love with these characters all over again
- By Cayce on 03-14-14
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Age of Myth
- Book One of The Legends of the First Empire
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,812
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,113
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,073
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people.
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3 out of 5 stars
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M. J. Sullivan is my favorite modern author but...
- By GLENNO on 07-23-16
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Theft of Swords
- Riyria Revelations, Volume 1
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,441
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20,888
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,868
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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A GOOD START TO A SERIES
- By Randall on 12-24-18
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The Viscount and the Witch
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,704
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,480
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,492
Eleven years before they were framed for the murder of a king, before even assuming the title of Riyria, Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater were practically strangers. Unlikely associates, this cynical thief and idealist swordsman, were just learning how to work together as a team. In this standalone first installment of The Riyria Chronicles, Royce is determined to teach his naive partner a lesson about good deeds. Join Royce and Hadrian in this short story about one of their earliest adventures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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only if you dont own cronicles book 2
- By Atle on 10-06-15
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Age of Legend
- Book Four of The Legends of the First Empire
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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With Age of Myth, Age of Swords, and Age of War, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan riveted listeners with a tale of unlikely heroes locked in a desperate battle to save mankind from extinction. Now comes the pivotal point. After years of warfare, humanity has gained the upper hand and pushed the Fhrey to the edge of their homeland, but no farther. Desperate to find a way to break the stalemate, the answer lies in the half-forgotten words of an ancient song. Not all legends are of heroes, and not all myths are invented. And sometimes, when you’re desperate enough, you’ll believe in the inconceivable and even seek it out.
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The Cycle of Arawn
- The Complete Trilogy
- By: Edward W. Robertson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 65 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,903
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,941
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,937
The White Tree (book one): In Mallon the dark magic of the nether has been banned for centuries. Its users have been driven out or killed. Its secrets lost. But the holy book of the nethermancers has just been found by a boy named Dante. As he works to unlock the book's power, he's attacked in the street. The nethermancers aren't gone—and they want their book back. Caught between death cultists and the law, Dante fights for his life, aided by his growing skills and a brash bodyguard named Blays.
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5 out of 5 stars
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In Response to the Criticism from Other Reviewers
- By Jonah on 06-11-17
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Son of the Black Sword
- Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,045
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12,259
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,216
After the War of the Gods, the demons were cast out and fell to the world. Mankind was nearly eradicated by the seemingly unstoppable beasts until the gods sent the great hero, Ramrowan, to save them. He united the tribes, gave them magic, and drove the demons into the sea. Ever since, the land has belonged to man, and the oceans have remained an uncrossable hell, leaving the continent of Lok isolated.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Great Beginning to a new Epic Series
- By Don Gilbert on 10-31-15
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Hollow World
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 814
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 759
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Story4 out of 5 stars 761
Ellis Rogers is an ordinary man who is about to embark on an extraordinary journey. All his life he has played it safe and done the right thing. But when he is faced with a terminal illness, Ellis is willing to take an insane gamble. He's built a time machine in his garage, and if it works, he'll face a world that challenges his understanding of what it means to be human, what it takes to love, and the cost of paradise. Ellis could find more than a cure for his disease; he might find what everyone has been searching for since time has begun.
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3 out of 5 stars
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We Aren't in Riyria Any More
- By Carol on 04-17-14
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Black Crow, White Snow
- By: Michael Livingston
- Narrated by: Janina Edwards
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 7,389
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6,707
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 6,716
In a world where women hold all the power and men have barely been an afterthought, an intrepid shipmistress must put aside everything she knows if she is to save her people. Bela is at the helm of the Sandcrow, a ship sent from calm seas to the far frozen north in search of a legendary power that could turn the tide of war. Locked into ice, the Sandcrow is lost. Now, for the shipmistress and her crew, a desperate voyage becomes a chilling struggle for survival against nature, fear, and prejudice.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Women vs Nature
- By Kingsley on 05-03-19
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Spellmonger
- Spellmonger, Book 1
- By: Terry Mancour
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,010
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,447
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,423
Minalan gave up a promising career as a professional warmage to live the quiet life of a village spellmonger in the remote mountain valley of Boval. It was a peaceful, beautiful little fief, far from the dangerous feudal petty squabbles of the Five Duchies, on the world of Callidore. There were cows. Lots of cows. And cheese. For six months things went well. Then one night Minalan is forced to pick up his mageblade again to defend his adopted home from the vanguard of an army of goblins bent on a genocidal crusade against all mankind. And that was the good news.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Terrific Book! A great adult fantasy series.
- By Eric on 07-27-17
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Twinborn Chronicles: Awakening Collection
- By: J.S. Morin
- Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
- Length: 67 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,228
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,146
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,142
Kyrus had lived a quiet life as a scribe until his dreams begin seeping into his waking life. Fanciful tales of magic and battle turn out to be real. In his sleep, he witnesses the adventures of his twin. Kyrus is swept up in the intrigues of those who already know of this connection between worlds. As his knowledge of the two worlds grows, so does his entanglement in the intrigues between them. Kyrus discovers friends, lovers, and adversaries among the twinborn. His knowledge of magic grows until he becomes a valuable pawn for masterminds of plots that threaten empires.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Better than Expected
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The Ember Blade
- The Darkwater Legacy
- By: Chris Wooding
- Narrated by: Simon Bubb
- Length: 30 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 654
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 623
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 622
Aren has lived by the rules all his life. He's never questioned it; that's just the way things are. But then his father is executed for treason, and he and his best friend, Cade, are thrown into a prison mine, doomed to work until they drop. Unless they can somehow break free.... But what lies beyond the prison walls is more terrifying still. Rescued by a man who hates him yet is oath-bound to protect him, pursued by inhuman forces, Aren slowly accepts that everything he knew about his world was a lie.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I cried at the end of this damn thing.
- By Amazon Customer on 05-09-19
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Dawn of Wonder
- The Wakening, Book 1
- By: Jonathan Renshaw
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 29 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35,506
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33,386
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33,302
When a high-ranking officer gallops into the quiet Mistyvales, he brings a warning that shakes the countryfolk to their roots. But for Aedan, a scruffy young adventurer with veins full of fire and a head full of ideas, this officer is not what he seems. The events that follow propel Aedan on a journey that only the foolhardy or desperate would risk, leading him to the gates of the nation's royal academy - a whole world of secrets in itself. But this is only the beginning of his discoveries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Instant Favorite
- By Joe on 03-21-16
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Ascendant: Book 1
- By: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 17 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,604
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,242
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,223
The Wizard's Council of Tarador was supposed to tell young Koren Bladewell that he is a wizard. They were supposed to tell everyone that he is not a jinx, that all the bad things that happen around him are because he can't control the power inside him, power he doesn't know about. The people of his village, even his parents, are afraid of him, afraid he is cursed. That he is a dangerous, evil jinx.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A skeptic entertained
- By David M on 11-22-17
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Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,810
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,552
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,511
Five years ago Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire - a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. He never returned. Now it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't make it through the whole book
- By David on 07-11-17
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Deathtrap
- Expeditionary Force Mavericks, Book 1
- By: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,931
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,768
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,746
The human soldiers stranded on the planet Paradise have been recruited into an alien legion to do the dirty jobs that the high-tech species won't do. Their first mission is to kick the enemy off a backwater planet no one cares about. It's a simple assignment, except everyone has a hidden agenda, and the planet could become a deathtrap.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent spinoff series
- By nrnbn89 on 05-12-19
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Prince of Fools
- The Red Queen's War, Book 1
- By: Mark Lawrence
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,189
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,976
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,977
The Red Queen is old but the kings of the Broken Empire dread her like no other. For all her reign, she has fought the long war, contested in secret, against the powers that stand behind nations, for higher stakes than land or gold. Her greatest weapon is The Silent Sister - unseen by most and unspoken of by all. The Red Queen's grandson, Prince Jalan Kendeth - drinker, gambler, seducer of women - is one who can see The Silent Sister.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A fantasy odd couple caught up in a bigger game
- By Lore on 04-10-16
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Bedtime Stories for Cynics
- By: Dave Hill, Jessica Conrad, Sean Keane, and others
- Narrated by: Nick Offerman, Phoebe Robinson, David Spade, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 241
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 218
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 219
Are the kids asleep? Yes? Good. This one isn’t for them. Now, if your weary, grown-up mind has been searching for a snarkier alternative to your favorite childhood tales, this Audible Original, hosted by Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation), will scratch that itch - and then some. Enjoy a hilarious collection of short stories, featuring performances from the likes of Tommy Chong (Cheech & Chong), Tony Hale (Veep), Patton Oswalt (The Goldbergs), and David Spade (Saturday Night Live).
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2 out of 5 stars
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not near as good as the second.
- By Bryan on 05-27-19
Publisher's Summary
"The pairing of Reynolds's narration with Sullivan's multilayered storytelling is outstanding." — AudioFile Magazine
A daughter vanishes. Two rogues are paid a fortune to find her. It isn't enough.
When Gabriel Winter's daughter mysteriously disappears and is presumed dead, the wealthy whiskey baron seeks revenge. Having lived in Colnora during the infamous Year of Fear, he hires the one man he knows can deliver a bloody retribution — the notorious Duster.
Ride with Royce and Hadrian as the cynical ex-assassin and idealistic ex-mercenary travel to a mysterious old-world city filled with nobles claiming descent from imperial aristocracy. Riyria's job appears easy: discover what happened to the missing duchess and, if she lives, bring her home...if not, punish those responsible. But nothing is simple in the crowded, narrow, mist-filled streets of Rochelle, where more than one ancient legend lurks.
Critic Reviews
"Fans will rejoice in Tim Gerard Reynolds's return to narrate the latest adult fantasy featuring professional thieves Hadrian and Royce. The pairing of Reynolds's narration with Sullivan's multilayered storytelling is outstanding. Reynolds's sense of the heroes' personalities makes the bantering dialogue a joy to hear and enhances the tale's humor and emotional depths." (AudioFile)
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- Gina
- 12-30-17
By Mar! A brilliant addition to my favorite Chronicle
I had feared that with the release of the Origin series (Legends of the First Empire), Mr. Sullivan would no longer reach back/forward to share more of the adventures of the most colorful, humorous and intriguing duo since Holmes & Watson. I can appreciate how Hadrian and Royce have bounced around in MJS’s head for so long, and am thankful for it. Please keep the Chronicles coming, for Maribor’s sake.
Each time I am treated to a new story, I find I must go back and re-listen to the series; sometimes in order of release, others in chronological order. I will do the same this time, adding the Legends into the queue. The epics are so well thought out and true, likely owing to the fact that all 6 Revelations were written before the first was published, that each re-listening only brings more and more detail forward. There are no loose ends; there are no “chance” encounters. Each story reveals something from the one before. The opening scene of Royce & Hadrian in Disappearance of Winter’s Daughter reminded me of how I felt at the beginning of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. After so many years to be instantly transported back to Tatooine.
That same sense of nostalgia, happy to be with these beloved characters again. Here in Winter’s Daughter, we see Royce struggle with his own cynical world view, his worth and lovability, and reconciling it as a necessary yang which allows Hadrian’s Pollyanna yin to exist. It’s such a lovely part of the story, surrounded by action, danger, missteps and unforgettable Riyria banter. (Seriously, only Royce Melborne could talk about eating unicorns with a straight face). And it goes without saying that Tim Gerard Reynolds is to Riyria what Luke Daniels is to the Iron Druid, or Jim Dale to Harry Potter; he has brought a distinct voice to these characters which is now inseparable from Riyria itself. There can be no other.
If you are just joining Riyria, I believe the best experience is to read in the order by which they were released, that is, first with the Revelations, then the Chronicles. I believe knowing the fate of the story only lends more depth to its beginnings. And be prepared to find a new favorite series.
If you are an old fan of Colnora, Riyria and the world of Avron, dive right in. The story is a delight, the setting is filled with new interesting characters, and the boys? As always, bickering, debating, finding new ways to horrify the other, and still coming to grips with the reality that, for better or worse, they are in it together to the end.
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
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- Sterling
- California
- 12-06-17
Another brilliant story by Michael J Sullivan
This was yet another perfect pairing of brilliant storytelling and masterful performance. I can't think of a better pairing of writer and performer than Sullivan and Reynold.
The world that Michael J Sullivan has created in the Riyria stories is so alive and vibrant. The characters are so well developed and really have a life of their own. Sullivan has written the story but he has done such an amazing job of it that I believe Royce and Hadrian are living and breathing somewhere.
I highly recommend buying this book and all the other books in this series. I love that each book can be read independently of the others, other than the original trilogy. Each story is fully developed and complete. This is another perfect fantasy adventure appropriate for all audiences, parental discretion always advised.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
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- Charles Atkinson
- Greensboro, NC, United States
- 12-12-17
This is Entertainment! Dilly Dilly!
The author dedicated this book to the Ryira, Royce and Adriene. He explains himself in the preface. For me, every novel the Ryira, elvin word meaning the two, are in is like welcoming two old friends. Listening to this latest novel is better than any movie sequel from any franchise. Make no mistake, Michael J Sullivan has created one of the best series in any genre.
Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers the perfect narration, capturing the wit, wisdom and irony that fill every page. This is one remarkable story. Reynolds does it justice.
Though it’s genre is fantasy, lovers of mystery, thrillers, drama and romance will all be satisfied. It is one of those rare novels where every page builds on the other.
I am forced to write this review on my iPhone, so forgive its brevity and any misspellings. What I want to leave you with is that whether this is your first novel of the Ryira or not, it is a story for the ages.
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
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- Ginger Fargo
- 12-27-17
Start with Theft of Swords - then get all the books.
Always masterful in his story weaving, this tale is no less a treat than the others with the perfectly complimentary and yet opposing characters of Royce and Hadrian - probably my all time favorite in this book genre. I will say the narrator (also one of my favorites) seemed a bit off - the audio was patchy and on occasion I wasn't sure which of the characters was talking - a rarity with this exceptional narrator.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Robert Brown
- 12-25-17
So good, I am listening a second time.
Rarely do I enjoy an audiobook so much that I will begin to listen to it a second time immediately upon the conclusion of the first read. This is one such book. The interplay between Royce and Hadrian is so humorous that I am constantly laughing out loud. Even on the second read. This book is just as exceptional as all the others in the series.
Honestly I was not sure if the time setting of the book would work, but although I have read all the books in the series, I found the suspense just as gripping as in previous novels. By the Way, thank you for the backstory on Hadrian.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- T Ginn
- 12-22-17
Polka dots!!
I rarely write reviews, however, this mans brilliance in story telling and humor deserves such.
The characters interaction is perfection on a level I cannot describe in my merger words. The hints into character development are unparalleled. And the humor is extraordinary!! “Do you hear something boy?” Is all I can say.
Mr. Sullivan you sir are an exceptional writer.
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- Kenneth Phelps
- 12-18-17
MJS is great, the audio; not so much
The story is great, though I wouldn’t put it at the top of MJS’ works. My preference would be to see this storyline conclude and to focus on the Novron timeline and possibly a post Riyria timeline.
This book needs to be re-recorded. The second half of the book has frequent patches where the sound is distorted. One minute the audio is fine and the next it sounds like they are reading through a paper towel cylinder.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Alyson Williams
- 12-14-17
Not the best Riyria story
I have absolutely loved the previous riyria stories and have re-"read" them all multiple times. And while I enjoy hearing more of Royce and Hadrian tails, this story fell flat for me. Although it explains some of their history the plot never really went anywhere and was rather predictable. Also, I am not sure what happened while recording was going but one moment Tim Gerard Reynolds would sound like he was right there, or more like that you were right there, and then it would sound like he was really far away. Anyways, to summarize, this was not the best performance or story from the world of Riyria.
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
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- Peter J.
- 01-05-18
An Excellent addition to the Riyria Chronicles
Michael J Sullivan is the finest of story tellers.
He knows his main characters to a fault, describing their best & worst attributes.
He also has a talent for developing interesting secondary characters.
The Disappearance of Winters Daughters was the best novel I've read this year. No pun intended. The only problem is waiting 12 months for the next novel in the series.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-01-18
I can't get enough of this series.
The narrator is so perfect for these books. Filled with humor and spirit... Love these books.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- cg
- 12-29-17
More cinematic than the others
This was the first Royce and Hadrian instalment which fell a bit into the ‘movie’ type of book: predictable dialogues, big action scenes, etc. It was still very enjoyable, however, and I’m still a big fan of the series. Will read the next one eagerly.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
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- Teitur Ásgeirsson
- 01-09-18
buy it.
Okay so I'm supposed to listen to my audio books as I'm driving to and from work, to pass time stuck in traffic, but I find myself sitting in my car at my offices car park, stealing 5 minutes extra and the same again when I get home! incredible characters, wonderfully engaging. Get it now !
*******************************and i have listen to all The Riyria Chronicles books and i love them all.******************
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Anna
- 01-28-18
Good, but overlong
I'm a big fan of the Riyria series and I truly love the characters. And the story is actually a good one, but...
It would be perfect as a short story or a short novel, but dragged on into a complete book it is definitely overlong. When you long for some action the author goes into philosophical speculations, repeating what was already described in detail many times before.
Since this story is set chronologically somewhere in the middle of the series, a few years after Hadrian and Royce first met, it means the readers are supposed to know who and what the characters are and why the act the way they do. A lot (too many to my taste) of flashbacks from the past (which we already know well about from the other books) do not contribute to characters development but rather break the pace of the story and constantly set us back. Some of these moments as well as philosophical speculations towards the second part of the book really made me want to rewind forward.
Overall, in my opinion, it would be more fair to make it a short story instead of stretching it out artificially into a full-sized book.
Spoiler alert (not really, but just in case)! The characters (even Hadrian) seem to be completely untouched by horrific events. Any normal person would be terrified/outrageous at seeing what's going on. Ok, Royce is what he is, he may remain aloof and untouched, but Hadrian, the good one, continues to calmly eat, talk a lot and joke, almost indifferent to the current events, more disturbed and aggrieved by his flashbacking past than by what's actually going on. Actually, the terrifying events/murders are presented as something ordinary that doesn't deserve any special attention or interference - the main characters just mind their own business.
No matter what, the book is still good and enjoyable. The humor was also good at times.
Tim Gerard Reynolds is great as always.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Robert
- 12-20-17
Great book.
Really does not disappoint, great back and forth with the characters and a gripping story.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Steven Briggs
- 01-09-18
Great characters<br />
I like the interplay between the lead characters. Having read others in this series, it matches the quality of others, enjoy.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Brian Callinan
- 12-13-17
I love it!
Seriously, I love it. Hadrian and Royce are probably two of my favourite protagonists. Need more ASAP!!
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Ward
- 01-10-18
Series getting worse with every book
What disappointed you about The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter?
I really enjoyed the Revelations, but with every book, the Cronicles are getting worse. The main storyline is uninventive and predictable, the interplay between the characters reaches boaring levels of repetition. To much focus on the characters, not enough on the main story.
What will your next listen be?
Something completely different, Stuart McBride, maybe
What three words best describe Michael J. Sullivan and Tim Gerard Reynolds ’s performance?
Getting worse
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter?
The end is like a candle blowing out...
Any additional comments?
Please stop!!
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 07-08-18
good but.........
really enjoyed the free samples ( stories) unfortunately I felt the full length book was way too long. too much information about who was king and when who did what 300 years ago?
the readers voice is excellently suited to these type of stories and saves the book from been just.... ok
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Paul Maddison
- 02-18-18
Each a Tale of Bloody Carnage and Daring-do
Every tale tells a story and each story is just another page in the Books that are the Library's of the lives of Royce Melbourne and Hadrian Blackwater.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- I. Morgan
- 01-17-18
another excellent Ryira tale
another great book from Michael J Sullivan the man just never let's you down
loved it
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-19-17
Fantastic! :D
The 4th installment of the Riyeria Chronicles was hard to put down. I couldn't stop listening?!! I absolutely loved it, if not more than the first 3.
Michael J. Sullivan is just so brilliant at intertwining plots & characters together within this book & over the whole series thus far. With the Riyeria Revelations to follow, the Chronicles continually & undisputably pave a solid path towards this final saga.
Tim Gerard Reynolds, once again, outdoes himself with the characters he portrays in this series. This is especially true to the voices he lends to Hadrian & Royce. :) The chemistry & bond that's building between the two is so believable & disarming. It's almost like you're akin to a fly on the wall rather than being read to.
Thanks so much for this pleasurable read. I'm looking forward to & hoping for book 5 to come. ;)
Highly recommend this book as a stand alone &/or the full series to anyone out there!!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- Mary
- 08-01-18
Great Book. It lives up to the rest of the series.
I enjoyed this book. The performance was very good as was the story. I hope there's more on the way.
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- S.A.R.R.
- 10-02-18
Distractingly sexist, not suitable for children.
Entertaining stories and pretty well-performed. Sullivans sexism is actially distracting, however, and in other novels of his descends into pretty tedious and repellent misogyny. Women are portrayed as powerless victims, often stupid and vacuous, only important insofar as they relate to male characters, and interested in the love and validation of men. At least this novel mostly avoids the sexual violence of other Sullivan stories, such as the graphic description of the murder of a prostitute in Rose and Thorn. Women are typically described in terms of their sexual appeal by Sullivan. Because of this, not suitable for children and should be read with caution. It is a shame.
The reading is pretty racist too, incidently: evil characters are too routinely given generic "eastern" or "midle eastern" accents. Some nay find the use of northern English accents boardering on offensive. At best they are predictable.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful