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Riyria Revelations, Volume 2
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Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Written by:
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Michael J. Sullivan
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Best-selling author Michael J. Sullivan’s mesmerizing Riyria Revelations series has found a welcome home with fans of magic, clashing swords, and daring heroes. This second volume finds Royce and Hadrian on a quest to enlist the southern Nationalists to aid the ever-weakening kingdom of Melengar. Royce suspects an ancient wizard is manipulating them all, but to find the truth he’ll have to decipher Hadrian’s past—a past Hadrian wants to keep secret.
Rise of Empire contains Nyphron Rising and The Emerald Storm, books 3 and 4 of Riyria Revelations.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-09-14
Nothing short of perfection
I’ve been hooked to both Sullivan’s epic tale and superb performances of Mr. Reynolds for many books now and the Riyria series (both chronicles and revelations) are what fantasy fans need. Rise of Empire hooks dives right in and allows you to evolve with the characters and the world of Elan making this a great achievement. Well worth a listen. #Audible1
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-11-30
Another Masterpiece
Each book ups the stakes and intrigues. Rise of empire continues on the greatness of Theft of Swords and doubles down on awesomeness.
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- Mariette
- 2019-07-15
Excellent story!
I have enjoyed all of Mr Sullivans' books and can recommend it to all 'old' and 'new' audible members. Thank you - I have contemplated to quit traveling/work due to what the traffic is doing to my health. After I discovered audible and your books, I am breathing normally again as you keep me sane in the sometimes extremely challenging South African traffic every morning and afternoon (to and from work!) Thank you! Mr Reynolds has the best voice and brings life to all of the characters throughout all the books - time and time again! Almost hypnotising!
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- Eileen Morris
- 2018-04-19
Rise of Empire
This story is so captivating. Loved every minute of it. Can not wait to complete the series
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- Dave Brouwer
- 2018-09-19
great book, has me hooked on a new series
loved it, another series for me to enjoy #audible1. can't wait to follow up on the next books
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- A Net In Time
- 2020-08-16
well told
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story. I thought that Reynolds did a good job. And Sullivan tells a good story
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- shawn
- 2023-01-29
Narrator amazing, author the best
MJS is such a fantastic character builder and story developer. Just love this world and adventure. A must read for all fantasy genre lovers.
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- Kevin Bérard
- 2019-07-07
last one was better
overall is good, the performance is top notch, but the story is boring arourd the 3rd quarter.
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- Mary Grace
- 2024-05-17
great second installed
Really enjoyed this second part to the story. The characters are growing and fleshing out the twists are great. I didn't see the last one coming. Looking forward to the last book.
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- Kwan
- 2020-11-28
one of my favorites
fantastic story writing and excellent narration. I'm on my second listen of the whole series
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