Born Innocent: Protecting the Dependents of Accused Caregivers

Michael J. Sullivan

Oxford University Press

The Crown Tower (The Riyria Chronicles 1)

Orbit

*** Amazon #1 Kindle Best Seller: Epic Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Men's Adventure ***They killed the king. They pinned it on two men. They chose poorly.There's no ancient evil to defeat or orphan destined for greatness, just unlikely heroes and classic adventure. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, are running for their lives when they're framed for the murder of the king. Trapped in a conspiracy that goes beyond the overthrow of a tiny kingdom, their only hope is unraveling an ancient mystery before it's too late.This is the first book in the original series, The Riyria Revelations, from best-selling author Michael J. Sullivan. It takes place twelve years after the events of The Riyria Chronicles and the two series can be read in either chronological order or order of publication, although the author suggests reading in publication order.Publication OrderTheft of Swords (Riyria Revelations #1 & #2): contains The Crown Conspiracy & AvemparthaRise of Empire   (Riyria Revelations #3 & #4): contains Nyphron Rising & The Emerald StormHeir of Novron  (Riyria Revelations #5 & #6): contains Wintertide & PercepliquisThe Crown Tower (Riyria Chronicles #1)The Rose and the Thorn (Riyria Chronicles #2)Chronological OrderThe Crown Tower (Riyria Chronicles #1)The Rose and the Thorn (Riyria Chronicles #2)Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations #1 & #2): contains The Crown Conspiracy & AvemparthaRise of Empire   (Riyria Revelations #3 & #4): contains Nyphron Rising & The Emerald StormHeir of Novron  (Riyria Revelations #5 & #6): contains Wintertide & PercepliquisOther Books by Michael J. SullivanHollow World (coming April 2014)Antithesis (release date pending)A Burden to the Earth (release date pending)Lists and Award Nominations2013 Audie Award Finalist2012 Shadowhawk's Shade Best of the Best2012 Audible's 5-star The Best of Everything2012 MathiasCavanaugh Top 10 Books2012 AudioBookaneers Favorite Listens, Runner up 2012 Audible's Best of 2012 Editor's Picks 2011 Library Journal's Best Books for Fantasy/Sci-Fi2011 Only the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy's Top 102011 Best Fantasy Releases by Barnes and Noble BlogContact InformationTwitter: @author_sullivanWebsite: michaelsullivan-author.comFacebook (author): facebook.com/michael.james.sullivanFacebook (series): facebook.com/riyriaemail: michael.sullivan.dc@gmail.com

Theft of Swords

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

A puppet is crowned. The true heir remains hidden. A rogue's secret could could change everything.War has come to Melengar and once more Royce and Hadrian are hired to make a desperate gamble and form an alliance with the Nationalists who are fighting the Imperialists in the south. But Royce has plans of his own and uses this opportunity to discover if an ancient wizard is using Riyria as pawns in his own bid for power. To find the truth, he must unravel the secret of Hadrian's past--what he discovers may end their friendship and break Riyria in two.And so continues the next volume of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. This is the second omnibus (containing books #3 &amp; #4) in the original series, The Riyria Revelations, from best-selling author Michael J. Sullivan. It takes place twelve years after the events of The Riyria Chronicles and the two series can be read in either chronological order or order of publication, although the author suggests reading in publication order. Publication Order 
<ul>
<li>Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations #1 &amp; #2): contains The Crown Conspiracy &amp; Avempartha</li>
<li>Rise of Empire (Riyria Revelations #3 &amp; #4): contains Nyphron Rising &amp; The Emerald Storm</li>
<li>Heir of Novron (Riyria Revelations #5 &amp; #6): contains Wintertide &amp; Percepliquis</li>
<li>The Crown Tower (Riyria Chronicles #1)</li>
<li>The Rose and the Thorn (Riyria Chronicles #2)</li>
<li>The Death of Dulgath (Riyria Chronicles #3)</li>
</ul>Chronological Order <ul>
<li>The Crown Tower (Riyria Chronicles #1)</li>
<li>The Rose and the Thorn (Riyria Chronicles #2)</li>
<li>The Death of Dulgath (Riyria Chronicles #3)</li>
<li>Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations #1 &amp; #2): contains The Crown Conspiracy &amp; Avempartha</li>
<li>Rise of Empire (Riyria Revelations #3 &amp; #4): contains Nyphron Rising &amp; The Emerald Storm</li>
<li>Heir of Novron (Riyria Revelations #5 &amp; #6): contains Wintertide &amp; Percepliquis</li>
</ul>Other Books by Michael J. Sullivan <ul>
<li>Hollow World (2014 - stand alone science fiction)</li>
<li>Age of Myth (2016 - Legends of the First Empire #1)</li>
</ul>Lists and Award Nominations <ul>
<li>2013 Audie Award Finalist</li>
<li>2012 Shadowhawk's Shade Best of the Best</li>
<li>2012 Audible's 5-star The Best of Everything</li>
<li>2012 MathiasCavanaugh Top 10 Books</li>
<li>2012 AudioBookaneers Favorite Listens, Runner up </li>
<li>2012 Audible's Best of 2012 Editor's Picks </li>
<li>2011 Library Journal's Best Books for Fantasy/Sci-Fi</li>
<li>2011 Only the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy's Top 10</li>
<li>2011 Best Fantasy Releases by Barnes and Noble Blog</li>
</ul>

Rise of Empire

A forced wedding. A double execution. Two thieves have other plans.The New Empire intends to mark its victory over the Nationalists with a bloody celebration. On the high holiday of Wintertide, the Witch of Melengar will be burned and the Heir of Novron executed. On that same day the Empress faces a forced marriage, with a fatal accident soon to follow. The New Empire is confident in the totality of its triumph, but there's just one problem--Royce and Hadrian have finally found the Heir of Novron and they have their own holiday plans. And so concludes the final tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. When author Michael J. Sullivan self-published the first books of his Riyria Revelations, they rapidly became ebook bestsellers. Now, Orbit is pleased to present the complete series for the first time in bookstores everywhere. BOOKS IN THE RIYRIA REVELATIONS <ul>
<li>
Theft of Swords (contains: The Crown Conspiracy &amp; Avempartha)</li>
<li>
Rise of Empire (contains: Nyphron Rising &amp; The Emerald Storm)</li>
<li>
Heir of Novron (contains: Wintertide &amp; Percepliquis)</li>
</ul>
BOOKS IN THE RIYRIA CHRONICLES<ul>
<li>
The Crown Tower (coming Aug 2013)</li>
<li>
The Rose and the Thorn (coming Sep 2013)</li>
</ul>

Heir of Novron

Crown Tower

Little Brown Paperbacks (a&C)

The Rose and the Thorn (Riyria Chronicles)

A Burden to the Earth

Michael A. Mitty

Ridan Publishing

Note: Avempartha has been replaced by Theft of Swords a two-book Omnibus edition that contains both The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha. THE SECRET IS IN THE TOWER. THE PROBLEM IS THE BEAST. THE ANSWER IS TWO THIEVES. When a destitute young woman hires Royce and Hadrian to help save her remote village from nocturnal attacks, they are once more drawn into the schemes of the wizard Esrahaddon. While Royce struggles to breech the secrets of an ancient elven tower, Hadrian attempts to rally the villagers to defend themselves against the unseen killer. Once more, what begins with the simple theft of a sword places the two thieves at the center of a firestorm -- but this time the outcome could change the future of Elan. ABOUT THE SERIES Avempartha is the second of a six book series entitled the Riyria Revelations. This saga is neither a string of sequels nor a lengthy work unnaturally divided. Instead, the Riyria Revelations was conceived as a single epic tale told through six individual episodes. While a book may hint at building mysteries or thickening plots, these threads are not essential to reach a satisfying conclusion to the current episode--which has its own beginning, middle, and end. Eschewing the recent trends in fantasy toward the lengthy, gritty, and dark, the Riyria Revelations brings the genre back to its roots. Avoiding unnecessarily complicated language and world building for its own sake; this series is a distillation of the best elements of traditional fantasy--great characters, a complex plot, humor, and drama all in appropriate measures. While written for an adult audience the Riyria Revelations lacks sex, graphic violence, and profanity making it appropriate for readers 13 and older. BOOKS IN THE SERIES The Crown Conspiracy Avempartha Nyphron Rising The Emerald Storm Wintertide Percpeliquis OMNIBUS EDITIONS (From Orbit Books) Theft of Swords (Nov 2011) Rise of Empire (Dec 2011) Heir of Novron (Jan 2012) REVIEWS "Mr. Sullivan continues to impress. In Royce and Hadrian he has created some of the best characters the genre has seen in some time, and in Avempartha he shows that he knows what to do with them." -- Speculative Fiction Junkie "I was quite eager to see if the book would live up to the expectations raised by Mr. Sullivan's marvelous debut. I am happy to report that not only did "Avempartha" meet expectations, but it took the series to another level, ensuring that the future installments will be must-reads." -- Fantasy Book Critic "Avempartha is another strong entry that exceeds its predecessor in both depth and scope. The Riyria Revelations is shaping up to be one of the most original and entertaining fantasy series I've seen in years" -- King of the Nerds Fantasy Reviews "In short, Avempartha is highly, highly recommended and a novel that raises Michael Sullivan's The Riyria Revelations to "major league" status." -- Fantasy Book Critic "All in all, Avempartha is not only a great book in its own right, delivering on Michael's promise to give us stand-alones within a bigger story-arc, but it is also a better book than The Crown Conspiracy, showcasing Michael's crowing talents as an author who is sure to become a Name in the industry. Well worth a read!" -- Dave Brendon's Fantasy &amp; Sci-fi Weblog "...both novels offer a delightful reading, captivating adventures and a very interesting author. I am certain that I will hear more of Michael J. Sullivan in the future." -- Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews

Avempartha (The Riyria Revelations, Vol. 2)

THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY There is no ancient evil to defeat, no orphan destined for greatness, just two guys in the wrong place at the wrong time. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles until they become the unwitting scapegoats in a plot to murder the king. Sentenced to death, they have only one way out...and so begins this tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. ABOUT THE SERIES The Crown Conspiracy is the first book in the captivating Riyria Revelations. Instead of a string of sequels this six-book fantasy series was conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released so that plot elements are intertwined, yet each book has its only story and conclusion. Originally indie published, the series was purchased by Orbit (fantasy imprint of Hachette Book Group) and will be released as a trilogy in three consecutive months starting in November 2011. The original books are now out of print, but you can get The Crown Conspiracy by purchasing Theft of Swords. OMNIBUS EDITIONS (Orbit Publishing) Theft of Swords (November 2011) contains The Crown Conspiracy &amp; Avempartha Rise of Empire (December 2011) contains Nyphron Rising &amp; The Emerald Storm Heir of Novron (January 2012) contains Wintertide &amp; Percepliquis BOOKS OF THE RIYRIA REVELATIONS (First Edition Versions - Out of Print) The Crown Conspiracy (October 2008) Avempartha (April 2009) Nyphron Rising (October 2009) The Emerald Storm (April 2010) Wintertide (October 2010) Percepliquis* (January 2012) *Will be released as a standalone limited edition coinciding with Heir of Novron release to allow for completion of series in its original format.

The Crown Conspiracy: The Riyria Revelations

Science Fiction

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