MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN

Three times they tried to kill her. Then a professional was hired. So was Riyria.When the last member of the oldest noble family in Avryn is targeted for assassination, Riyria is hired to foil the plot. Three years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and the cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start life as rogues-for-hire. Things have gone well enough until theyre asked to help prevent a murder. Now they must venture into an ancient corner of the world to save a mysterious woman who knows more about Royce than is safe and cares less about herself than is sane.From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Legends of the Frist empire comes the third installment of The Riyria Chronicles. Although part of a series, its designed to thrill both new readers looking for fun, fast-paced fantasy and Riyria veterans wishing to reunite with old friends. For those who do wish to experience the entire Riyria saga, two reading options exist:Order of Publication: Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron | The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of DulgathChronological Order: The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of Dulgath | Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of NovronPRAISE FOR MICHAELS RIYRIA BOOKS"This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller." Library Journal on Theft of Swords"A delightful, entertaining and page-turning read that reminds us just how enjoyable, and how good The Riyria Revelations series is. A must-buy for all fantasy lovers." The Founding Fields on Rise of Empire"Heir of Novron is the conclusion to the Riyria Revelations, cementing it in a position as a new classic of modern fantasy: traditional in setting, but extremely unconventional in, well, everything else." Drying Ink on Heir of Novron"Snappy banter, desperate stakes, pulse-pounding swordplay, and good old-fashioned heroics are all on full display here." 52 Book Reviews on The Crown Tower"The Rose and the Thorn is full of mystery, adventure, betrayal and just plain awesome." Fantasy Faction on The Rose and the Thorn

An extraordinary journey back in time shows a struggling single dad that the faith hes lost is still aliveand stronger than ever. . . .Michael Stewart has weathered his share of hardships: a troubled childhood, the loss of his mother, even the degradation of living on the city streets. Now hes raising his teenaged daughter, Elizabeth, on his own and doing the best he can at work and at home. But hes turned his back on his faiththat is, until the morning Michael and Elizabeth volunteer for a food pantry at their local church. While storing boxes in the basement, they step through a mysterious door . . . and find themselves in first-century Jerusalem during the tumultuous last week of Jesus Christs life. It is a dangerous and violent place, where doing what your heart tells you is right can get you imprisonedor worseand they are thankful to take refuge with a kind widow. But when they come face-to-face with Judas Iscariot and the condemned Christ himself, Michael realizes that before they can escape Jerusalem, he must experience historys most necessary and shattering heartbreakand that pain and loss must happen if Michael is to be set free: to live, love, and reclaim the blessings he has in the present day.

A daughter vanishes. Two rogues are paid a fortune to find her. It isnt enough.When Gabriel Winters 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 the imperial aristocracy. Riyrias 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.

One of fantasys finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. Michael J. Sullivans trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to fantasy masters Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, and J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Now Age of Myth inaugurates an original five-book series. 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. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun.Magic, fantasy, and mythology collide in Michael J. Sullivans Legends of the First Empire series:AGE OF MYTH AGE OF SWORDS AGE OF WAR

The epic battle between humankind and their godlike rulers finally ignites in the masterful follow-up to Age of Myth and Age of Swords. The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragileand about to be tested as never before. Persephone keeps the human clans from turning on one another through her iron will and a compassionate heart. The arrogant Fhrey are barely held in check by their leader, Nyphron, who seeks to advance his own nefarious agenda through a loveless marriage that will result in the betrayal of the person Persephone loves most: Raithe, the God Killer. As the Fhrey overlords marshal their army and sorcerers to crush the rebellion, old loyalties will be challenged while fresh conspiracies will threaten to undo all that Persephone has accomplished. In the darkest hour, when hope is all but lost, new heroes will rise . . . but at what terrible cost?Magic, fantasy, and mythology collide in Michael J. Sullivans Legends of the First Empire series:AGE OF MYTH AGE OF SWORDS AGE OF WAR

Michael J. Sullivan’s trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons to fantasy masters Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, and J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Now Sullivan’s stunning hardcover debut, Age of Myth, inaugurates an original five-book series—and one of fantasy’s finest next-generation storytellers continues to break new ground. 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. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun. Praise for Michael J. Sullivan “Hair-raising escapes, flashy sword fights, and faithful friendship complete the formula for good old-fashioned escapist fun.”—Publishers Weekly, on Theft of Swords “Filled with adventure and clever dialog and featuring a pair of not-quite-heroes whose loyalties to each other provide them with their greatest strength, this epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller.”—Library Journal, on Theft of Swords “With less gore and a smaller cast of characters than George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire but equally satisfying, Sullivan’s epic fantasy will be gaining fans at exponential rates.”—Library Journal, on The Rose and the Thorn From the Hardcover edition.

Une double exécution approche. Mais les deux voleurs condamnés ont dautres projets...Le Nouvel Empire compte illustrer sa victoire sur les nationalistes par une sanglante célébration. Au coeur des réjouissances dhivernal, la sorciere de Melengar sera brulee et lHeritier de Novron execute. Ce meme jour, limperatrice se prepare a un mariage force qui sera suivi dun accident fatal. Le Nouvel Empire est aussi confiant quarrogant, son triomphe est absolu. Quelque chose lui a pourtant echappe : Royce et Hadrian ont enfin decouvert le veritable Heritier de Novron. Un tourbillon de coups de theatre, de surprises fracassantes et de trahisons fatales. Literary Magic

Le sort de lEmpire est entre les mains dun voleur...La guerre a atteint Melengar. Une fois de plus, Royce et Hadrian sont recrutés pour une dangereuse mission : former une alliance clandestine avec les nationalistes, en guerre contre le pouvoir. Tandis que la domination de lEmpire de Nyphron ne cesse de setendre, Royce soupçonne quune ombre mysterieuse manipule son ami. Pour connaitre la verite, il doit decouvrir le secret du passe dHadrian. Une revelation qui pourrait bien briser leur amitie, et mettre fin a leur duo, alors que le chaos menace... Un tourbillon de coups de theatre, de surprises fracassantes et de trahisons fatales. Literary Magic

La fortune sourit aux audacieux...Royce et Hadrian, voleur et mercenaire, nont jamais reculé devant une mission. Le danger, cest leur fonds de commerce. Alors, quand on leur propose la fortune servie sur un plateau dargent, ils pensent nen faire quune bouchee. Ils navaient pas prevu quon leur tendrait un piege. Les voila accuses du pire des crimes : lassassinat du roi ! Pour sauver leur peau, ils nont pas le choix. Il leur faut denouer les fils dun mystere qui, depuis des generations, renverse les monarques et bouscule les empires... Un tourbillon de coups de theatre, de surprises fracassantes et de trahisons fatales. Literary Magic

Two men who hate each other. One impossible mission. A legend in the making. Hadrian, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Together they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realms most prized possessions. But it isnt gold or jewels that their employer is after, and if he can only keep them from killing each other, they might just get him his prize.This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storytellerLibrary Journal on Theft of SwordsThe Riyria RevelationsTHEFT OF SWORDSRISE OF EMPIREHEIR OF NOVRONThe Riyria ChroniclesTHE CROWN TOWER THE ROSE AND THE THORN

The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Mythfrom the author of the Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles series.In Age of Myth, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan launched readers on an epic journey of magic and adventure, heroism and betrayal, love and loss. Now the thrilling saga continues as the human uprising is threatened by powerful enemies from withoutand bitter rivalries from within. Raithe, the God Killer, may have started the rebellion by killing a Fhrey, but long-standing enmities dividing the Rhunes make it all but impossible to unite against the common foe. And even if the clans can join forces, how will they defeat an enemy whose magical prowess renders them indistinguishable from gods? The answer lies across the sea in a faraway land populated by a reclusive and dour race who feel nothing but disdain for both Fhrey and mankind. With time running out, Persephone leads the gifted young seer Suri, the Fhrey sorceress Arion, and a small band of misfits in a desperate search for aida quest that will take them into the darkest depths of Elan. There, an ancient adversary waits, as fearsome as it is deadly.Magic, fantasy, and mythology collide in Michael J. Sullivans Legends of the First Empire series:AGE OF MYTH AGE OF SWORDS AGE OF WAR

Una joven contrata a Royce y Hadrian para que le ayuden a salvar su remota aldea de una serie de brutales ataques nocturnos. Y así, una vez más, los dos se ven envueltos en las maquinaciones del mago Esrahaddon. Mientras Royce intenta desvelar los secretos de una torre elfica, Hadrian organiza a los aldeanos para hacer frente al asesino invisible que les acecha. Lo que habia comenzado con el simple robo de una espada coloca a los dos ladrones en el ojo del huracan. Pero en esta ocasion el desenlace podria cambiar el destino de Elan.