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The Jester (A Riyria Chronicles Tale)

Written by: Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

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WHO WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A thief, a candlemaker, an ex-mercenary, and a pig farmer walk into a trap…and what happens to them is no joke. When Riyria is hired to retrieve a jester’s treasure, Royce and Hadrian must match wits with a dwarf who proves to be anything but a fool. Difficult choices will need to be made, and in the end those who laugh last do so because they are the only ones to survive.

This is a standalone short story of 7,200 words. No prior knowledge of The Riyria Revelations or The Riyria Chronicles is required to enjoy it to its fullest, making this a perfect introduction for new readers or a chance for Riyria veterans to spend a little more time with old friends. The Jester is a story of adventure, bonds of friendship, and a recognition that the choices we make dictates the future we find.

©2014 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2014 Audible Inc.

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Its an awesome free audio book .. good for a first listen.. engaged with the book throughout the listening experience

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I loved this short!

Definitely going to be looking at the whole series now! held my attention 100% and very vivid descriptors!

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hilarious. best performance for a freebie

hilarious. almost felt like part of a monty python series with dungeons and dragons involved (hilarious)

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Good book

At first I thought this listen was going to be a bit dull, but minute by minute I fell in love with wonderful, quirky Eleanor. Prepare to shed a tear as you take a healing journey with her.

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Not my cup of tea

I didn’t find anything appealing about this story. It came across as cliched and the attempts at humour fell flat. I have zero interest in the series after this listen. Glad it was free

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Great Characters

I’m a big fan of Riyria so I was pleased to find this short story. Another enjoyable adventure that I recommend to any other fans.

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A Dungeon with a Deadly Lesson

A brief dungeon crawl, which ended shortly after I felt it got interesting. Something of a bittersweet ending.

Not my favourite of Riyria short story. This one was a little harsh, and a little hollow for me. But I encourage anyone who isn't sure how they feel after, or hasn't given this one a shot yet to listen to "Professional Integrity." I found it gave our heroes more time to shine and show their personalities. They story was also more dynamic, and the side characters had more of a personal stake.

What I mean to say is, if you enjoyed this, great! Read more from the author. If you didn't, give these two heroes a second shot from the other free short story, "Professional Integrity." As a new fan, I found it gripping and well characterized.

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titles and I will be a good day at work and I will be a good day at work

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Great short story

A short story from the Riyria Chronicle and fits between books 2 and 3. I really enjoyed this short story about an eclectic group of treasure hunters who find themselves in an unexpected situation. The choices the well crafted characters make and their motivations for making them result in an interesting and engaging storyline. I look forward to reading more from this series.

Wonderfully read.

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