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Michael J. Sullivan
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Everyone has an opinion on ebooks these days. Some have added a fifth horsemen to the apocalypse and his name is eReader. Others are trying to discover just how to bestow sainthood on the Internet naming ebooks as an example of one of its many miracles. There are countless blog posts, magazine, and news articles still being written, and podcasts and talk shows still discussing the various electron... read more »
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The Crown Conspiracy (The Riyria Revelations, #1)   3.87 avg rating — 1,185 ratings
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Avempartha (The Riyria Revelations, #2) 4.13 avg rating — 651 ratings
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Nyphron Rising (The Riyria Revelations, #3) 4.17 avg rating — 522 ratings
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The Emerald Storm (The Riyria Revelations, #4) 4.13 avg rating — 441 ratings
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Wintertide (The Riyria Revelations, #5) 4.27 avg rating — 381 ratings
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Theft of Swords (The Riyria Revelations, #1-2) 4.22 avg rating — 311 ratings
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The Viscount and the Witch 4.17 avg rating — 173 ratings
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Rise of Empire (The Riyria Revelations, #3-4) 4.41 avg rating — 138 ratings
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Percepliquis (The Riyria Revelations, #6) 4.62 avg rating — 101 ratings
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Heir of Novron (The Riyria Revelations, #5-6) 4.64 avg rating — 58 ratings
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The Riyria Revelations (Original Versions)
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by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author)
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by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author)
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The Riyria Revelations (Omnibus Versions)
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by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author)
4.32 avg rating — 505 ratings
by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads Author)
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The Viscount and the Witch (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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This is a little (5,400 words) short story that is a prequel to my larger epic fantasy, The Riyria Revelations. I wrote this free short as a way of saying thank you to my fans to give them something to read while waiting for the upcoming release of Theft of Swords and Percepliquis. Here's a bit about the story:
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 (5,400 words) about one of their earliest adventures.
Avempartha (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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<b>She hired them to save her father...the wizard had other plans.</b>
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.
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<i>"Excellent followup to The Crown Conspiracy...Taking the series to the next level, Avempathra exceeded my (already high) expectations."</i> -- Liviu Reviewer for Fantasy Book Critic
Crown Conspiracy (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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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 epic tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend.
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"Michael J. Sullivan has written a book I will read over and over again and it most definitely will always reside on my favorite’s shelf. " — ReaderViews
"A fast paced and riveting fantasy, "The Crown Conspiracy" is well worth reading." — Midwest Book Review
"There are so many layers to this story that to explain it in a few words is nigh impossible.” — Front Street Reviews
"The Crown Conspiracy is great fun and a romp end to end...Highly recommended and another positive surprise for 2008." — Fantasy Book Critic
"This is by far one of the most well written independent novels I have had the pleasure of reading. I highly recommend it to both lovers of fantasy, and also those who like stories along the lines of the King Arthur legends, and the tales of the Green Knight." — Odyssey Reviews
"This is the first of a six book series and the lucky ones will catch each as they are released. I can hardly wait for the next book, Avempartha! (April 2009). If it is half as good as this first story, then the author will have a winning series on his hands. Excellent!" — Huntress Reviews
"Great characters, delightful misdirection, good world building, and just the right amount of humor. If I had to describe this book with one word, that word would be fun!" — The Old Bat's Belfry
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"Thats a good point - that you can have a book "out there" but pushing one book (i.e. spending much time on promotion) may not make a lot of sense - I ...more"
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"@Tabatha - I do love reading "real books" - the biggest problem for me is storge - both in the house and while traveling. It's nice to take a vacation...more"
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"Hey Liz - you are making good progress - I hope you are finding the book(s) enjoyable."
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“If this hast been done to language, I fear to know the fate of all else.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Theft of Swords
― Michael J. Sullivan, Theft of Swords
“Will nodded toward Hadrian. “Look at the swords he’s carrying. A man wearing one—maybe he knows how to use it, maybe not. A man carries two—he probably don’t know nothing about swords, but he wants you to think he does. But a man carrying three swords—that’s a lot of weight. No one’s gonna haul that much steel around unless he makes a living using them.”
― Michael J. Sullivan, Theft of Swords
― Michael J. Sullivan, Theft of Swords
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Derrick wrote: "I just got Theft of Swords and Rise of Empire from the SFBC today.I LOVE having your books in hardcover. I will probably never read them [as I have already bought and read the ebooks from you], bu..."
That's great and you are one up on me because I don't have those yet myself. Been waiting to get my hands on them. Glad to know they have shipped.
I just got Theft of Swords and Rise of Empire from the SFBC today.I LOVE having your books in hardcover. I will probably never read them [as I have already bought and read the ebooks from you], but they LOOK great and are a great way to 'introduce' you to others who aren't into the ebook scene the way I am.
Traci wrote: "Thank you for accepting the friendvite. I've enjoyed what I've read of your work so far and look forward to the FBCS groupreading. :)"Well thanks for friending me. I'm glad you are enjoying the book and look forward to discussing it in FBCS.
Thank you for accepting the friendvite. I've enjoyed what I've read of your work so far and look forward to the FBCS groupreading. :)
I just saw that the SFBC has your first omnibus for pre-order. It is now on my wishlist! I'm a sucker for hardcovers :)
Finished Wintertide yesterday. I couldn't put it down. Absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to read the next book. However, at the same time, I don't want to finish the series because I love the characters/world you have created.
I received my signed copies of your books today! Thank you so much!!I will treasure them and look forward to completing the series!
Best wishes,
Greg
Thank you for the friendship. I hope nothing but the best for you and your family! A Heart's Thoughts Love Walk Meditations Series
Jeannie,Thanks for mentioning my bio. I never read it before. My wife wrote that some time ago and I never actually looked at it. But in doing so I found a number of errors, that you were clearly too kind to mention. Thank you.
Thanks so much Michael for the friendship! I'm so impressed and inspired by your bio!
Blessings,
Jeannie
Hello Michael, I hope you are having a good day! =)
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