Publication Order
| # | Title | Year | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Crown Conspiracy | 2008 | Michael J. Sullivan | Buy |
| 2 | Avempartha | 2009 | Michael J. Sullivan | Buy |
| 3 | Nyphron Rising | 2009 | Michael J. Sullivan | Buy |
| 4 | The Emerald Storm | 2010 | Michael J. Sullivan | Buy |
| 5 | Wintertide | 2010 | Michael J. Sullivan | Buy |
| 6 | Percepliquis | 2012 | Michael J. Sullivan | Buy |
The Riyria Revelations follows Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater, two thieves for hire who call themselves Riyria (elvish for “two”). Royce is a cynical ex-assassin with trust issues and exceptional skills at breaking into places. Hadrian is a cheerful former mercenary who carries three swords and believes in doing the right thing. Together, they take jobs that pay well and try to avoid anything that looks like it might involve saving the world.
They fail at that second part almost immediately.
Michael J. Sullivan writes classic fantasy adventure with a modern sensibility. The partnership between Royce and Hadrian drives the series, their banter and contrasting worldviews providing both humor and heart. The plot begins with a frame job that throws them into political intrigue, and the scope expands from there into a story about empire, religion, and the return of ancient evils.
Sullivan originally self-published the series before it was picked up by Orbit Books. The friendship between Royce and Hadrian was inspired by classic buddy dynamics, and the series has become popular with readers looking for fantasy that is fun, fast-paced, and ultimately hopeful.