This series was published in two different ways (six-book originally self-published and three, two-book omnibus editions). The original versions are out of print (having been replaced by Orbit releases). The series includes: The 2013 Winners and Finalists Audiobook of the Year". AudioFile Magazine . Retrieved 21 March 2014. Taking place in the same world as the Riyria Revelations/Chronicles, this is a prequel series that takes place thousands of years before those series and reveals the truths about the First Empire that were hinted at in the Riyria novels.

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a b "Michael J. Sullivan - The Rose and the Thorn cover art and synopsis reveal". Upcoming4.me. Archived from the original on 2013-04-20 . Retrieved 2013-04-05. Sullivan has written four series. The Riyria Revelations and The Riyria Chronicles were published by Orbit Books (fantasy imprint of Hachette Book Group) and The Legends of the First Empire released by Del Rey Books (owned by Random House). The Riyria Revelations is a six-book epic fantasy series while the Riyria Chronicles is an ongoing series that centers on the early adventures of the two main protagonists of the former series. [5] The Legends of the First Empire is a six-book epic fantasy series set in the same world as the Riyria books, but in the distant past, making it a standalone series. His first science fiction novel, Hollow World, was released by Tachyon Publications in April 2014. [6] His current project is a new series (The Rise and Fall). It's a trilogy set in his world of Elan and falls between Legends of the First Empire and the Riyria Chronciles from a timeline standpoint. The first two books (Nolyn & Farilane) are written and he should begin the third and final book by the end of summer 2020.On the way, they are ambushed on a river and come across a burned monastery, whose only survivor, Myron, joins the group. While the group travels to the prison, Arista grows suspicious of her uncle Percy Braga. She uses magic taught to her by Esrahaddon to confirm that Braga had a hand in her father's death. Braga accuses her of witchcraft and has her imprisoned for murdering her father. At the prison, Alric frees Esrahaddon, who reveals that he was falsely imprisoned for murdering the emperor and destroying the empire nearly a thousand years ago. After giving the group some advice on what to do next, Esrahaddon leaves to pursue something he started before he was imprisoned. While eating and planning their next move at a local inn a group of soldiers arrive and make trouble for the owner and patrons. Alric steps in to intervene and proves his identity as the prince and future king. The group decides to go their separate ways now that Alric is with his soldiers and Riyria has completed their job. A prequel series that explores the beginnings of Royce and Hadrian's partnership and first escapades. DOBBS, MICHAEL ANN. "The Most Successful Self-Published Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors". io9 . Retrieved 10 November 2012. a b "Review: Heir of Novron: Vol. 3 of the Riyria Revelations". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved 8 December 2012.

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Hair-raising escapes, flashy sword fights, and faithful friendship complete the formula for good old-fashioned escapist fun.” — Publishers Weekly

Best Books 2011: SF/Fantasy". Library Journal. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017 . Retrieved 8 December 2012. Michael J. Sullivan (born September 17, 1961) is a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling American writer of epic fantasy and science fiction, best known for his debut series The Riyria Revelations, which has been translated into fourteen languages. [1] [2] In 2012 io9 named him one of the "Most Successful Self-Published Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors". [3] His books have been translated into French, German, Spanish, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Hungarian, Japanese, Georgian, Bulgarian, Russian, Portuguese, Italian and Turkish. Theft of Swords collects The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha, ISBN 978-0-316-18774-9 (2011) [15] [16] [17] a b "Best Books 2011: SF/FantasyBest". Library Journal. 2011-09-15. Archived from the original on 2017-07-01 . Retrieved 2011-11-18.