Michael J. Sullivan

Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom. Can a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires? And so begins the first tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. When author Michael J. Sullivan self-published the first books of his Riyria Revelations, they rapidly became ebook bestsellers. Now, Orbit is pleased to present the complete series for the first time in bookstores everywhere. Theft of Swords was originally published as: The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha. BOOKS IN THE RIYRIA REVELATIONS Theft of Swords (The Crown Conspiracy & Avempartha) Rise of Empire (Nyphron Rising & The Emerald Storm) Heir of Novron (Wintertide & Percepliquis)

Theft of Swords

"The birth of the Nyphron Empire has brought war to Melengar. To save her kingdom, Princess Arista runs a desperate gamble when she defies her brother and hires Royce and Hadrian to perform a dangerous mission behind enemy lines"--Provided by publisher.

Rise of empire

Heir of Novron

Farilane

When Gabriel Winter's daughter mysteriously disappears and is presumed dead, the wealthy whiskey baron seeks revenge. Having lived in Colnora during the infamous Year of Fear, he hires the one man he knows can deliver a bloody retribution - the notorious Duster. Riyria's job appears easy: discover what happened to the missing duchess and, if she lives, bring her home...if not, punish those responsible. But nothing is simple in the crowded, narrow, mist-filled streets of Rochelle where more than one ancient legend lurks.

The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter

A New York Times bestseller After more than 500 years of exile, the heir to the empyre is wary about his sudden reassignment to active duty on the Goblin War’s front lines. His mission to rescue an outpost leads to a dead-end canyon deep inside enemy territory, and his suspicion turns to dread when he discovers the stronghold doesn't exist. But whoever went to the trouble of planning his death to look like a casualty of war didn't know he would be assigned to the Seventh Sikaria Auxiliary Squadron. In the depths of an unforgiving jungle, a legend is about to be born, and the world of Elan will never be the same. From Michael J. Sullivan, the New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post best-selling author, a new adventure begins with the first book in The Rise and Fall trilogy. Although this series is set in the same world as the Riyria novels and the Legends of the First Empire books, it is a stand-alone tale. As such, no prior knowledge of the other works is required to enjoy this tale to its fullest.

Nolyn

Age of Swords

A hero to some. A villain to many. The truth forever buried. The man who became known as Esrahaddon is reported to have destroyed the world's greatest empire--but there are those who believe he saved it. Few individuals are as divisive, but all agree on three facts: He was exiled to the wilderness, hunted by a goblin priestess, and sentenced to death by a god--all before the age of eight. How he managed to survive and why people continued to fear his name a thousand years later has always been a mystery . . . until now.From the three-time New York Times best-selling author Michael J. Sullivan, Esrahaddon is the final novel in The Rise and Fall trilogy. This latest set of stories sits snugly between the Legends of the First Empire books and the Riyria tales (Revelations and Chronicles). With this novel, Michael continues his tradition of unlikely heroes who must rise to the call when history knocks, demanding to be let in. This is the nineteenth full-length novel in a body of work that started in 2008 and spans four series.

Esrahaddon

SOME TRUTHS ARE DANGEROUS, CERTAIN SECRETS BEST CONCEALED, AND ONE STORY NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN AT ALL. Being an unwanted twin in the imperial line of succession, Farilane becomes a scholar, an adventurer, and--in a time when reading is forbidden--a hunter of books. Her singular obsession is finding the mythical Book of Brin, a tome not just lost but intentionally buried. Although she is respected and beloved by the Teshlor Knights, not even their legendary skills can protect her, for what she finds is more dangerous than what she sought. From the three-time New York Times best-selling author Michael J. Sullivan, Farilane is the second novel in The Rise and Fall trilogy. This latest set of stories sits snugly between the Legends of the First Empire series and the Riyria books (Revelations and Chronicles). With this tale, Michael continues his tradition of unlikely heroes who must rise to the call when history knocks, demanding to be let in. This series will conclude in the summer of 2023 with the release of Esrahaddon, the final piece in a narrative that began in 2008 and contains nineteen full-length novels spread across four series.

Little Wren and the Big Forest

Jason M. Hough

Harry Connolly

Mary Robinette Kowal

Terry Brooks

Seanan McGuire

Shawn Speakman

Jim Butcher

Rachel Caine

Kristen Britain

Anthony Ryan

Mark Lawrence

Joe Abercrombie

Brian McClellan

Brian Staveley

John Marco

Kat Richardson

Mazarkis Williams

Delilah S. Dawson

Sam Sykes

David Anthony Durham

Peter Orullian

Tim Marquitz

Not bound, as a book. Free.Like Unfettered before it, the contributing writers of Unbound were allowed to submit the tales they wished fans of genre to read--without the constraints of a shackling theme. The result is magical. Twenty-three all-original stories are sure to captivate you--some will move you to tears while others will keep you turning the pages long into the night. The power of Unbound lies in its variety of tales and the voices behind them. If you are a fan of discovering new writers or reading the works of beloved authors, Unbound is for you.Return to Landover with Terry Brooks. Go to trial with Harry Dresden and Jim Butcher. Enter the Citadel and become remade with Rachel Caine. Survive a plague with John Marco and his robot companion Echo. Be painted among the stars by Mary Robinette Kowal. These tales and the others that comprise the anthology are only bound by how enchanting and enthralling they are.Unbound is filled with spectacularly wonderful stories, each one as diverse as its creator. You will be changed upon finishing it.And that is the point.

Tales by Masters of Fantasy

Unbound

Marc Simonetti

The Riyria Chronicles #3

Death of Dulgath

La era de las espadas fue el inicio de un viaje épico de magia y aventura, heroísmo y traición, amor y pérdida. Ahora, la emocionante saga continúa mientras el levantamiento rhune se ve amenazado por poderosos enemigos externos y amargas rivalidades internas. Pero, incluso si los clanes logran unirse, ¿cómo derrotarán a un enemigo que puede canalizar la fuerza de la naturaleza para hacer magia? La respuesta está al otro lado del mar, en una tierra lejana, poblada por una raza solitaria y adusta que siente un profundo desdén por los fhreys y los seres humanos. Con el tiempo en contra, Perséfone, junto a la mística Suri, la miralyith Arion y un pequeño grupo de inadaptados, emprende una misión que los llevará a las profundidades más oscuras de Elan, donde un adversario tan temible como mortal los aguarda.

La era de las espadas

Michael J Sullivan, MD, Facs

Includes a bonus short story, The Methuselah treatment, by T.C. Powell.

The Death of Dulgath

Each culture has its own myths and legends, but only one is shared, and it is feared by all. With Age of Myth, Age of Swords, and Age of War, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan riveted readers with a tale of unlikely heroes locked in a desperate battle to save mankind. After years of warfare, humanity has gained the upper hand and has pushed the Fhrey to the edge of their homeland, but no farther. Now comes the pivotal moment. Persephone's plan to use the stalemate to seek peace is destroyed by an unexpected betrayal that threatens to hand victory to the Fhrey and leaves a dear friend in peril. Humanity's only hope lies in the legend of a witch, a forgotten song, and a simple garden door.

Age of Legend

If you're one of the thousands of people considering whether to have rhinoplasty (known most commonly as ?a nose job?)? then this book is for you. Written by internationally acclaimed rhinoplasty facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael J. Sullivan, this book explains the procedure in easy-to-understand language and answers all your frequently asked questions. Whether you're a parent considering rhinoplasty for your child, or seeking a better shaped nose for yourself ? don't commit to any kind of procedure until you've read this book.

Everything You Need to Know about Rhinoplasty

When Your Nose Doesn't Fit

A New York Times Bestseller & Amazon Editor's Pick! After more than five hundred years of exile, the heir to the empyre is wary about his sudden reassignment to active duty on the Goblin War's front lines. His assignment to rescue an outpost leads to a dead-end canyon deep inside enemy territory, and his suspicion turns to dread when he discovers the stronghold does not exist. But whoever went to the trouble of planning his death to look like a casualty of war did not know he would be assigned to the Seventh Sikaria Auxiliary Squadron. In the depths of an unforgiving jungle, a legend is about to be born, and the world of Elan will never be the same. From Michael J. Sullivan, the New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling author, a new adventure begins with the first book in The Rise and Fall trilogy. Although this series is set in the same world as the Riyria novels and the Legends of the First Empire books, it is a standalone tale. As such, no prior knowledge of the other works is required to enjoy this tale to its fullest.

"Rebellion" ist der furiose Auftakt zur neuen großen High-Fantasy-Saga des amerikanischen Bestseller-Autors Michael J. Sullivan. In den Ländern der Rhune leben die Menschen seit Anbeginn der Zeit im Schatten der Götter: Die Fhrey wohnen in kunstvoll angelegten Städten, verfügen über Magie und Schmiedekunst, altern nicht und scheinen unsterblich zu sein, während die Rhune unter rauen Bedingungen in kleinen Dörfern und Gemeinschaften hausen, und oft kaum genug zum Leben haben. Doch als zwei Menschen, der junge Raithe und sein Vater, von einem Fhrey angegriffen werden, tut der junge Mann etwas Undenkbares: Er schlägt zurück - und tötet das Wesen, das er bis dahin für einen Gott gehalten hat. Raithe flieht vom Ort des Geschehens, doch der Legende des Mannes, der einen Gott erschlagen hat, kann er nicht entkommen. Als er sich in der Siedlung Dahl Rhen verbirgt, trifft er auf Persephone, eine Witwe, die gerade erst das Erbe ihres Mannes als Anführerin ihres Stammes angetreten hat, und auf die junge Seherin Suri. Persephone glaubt, nichts mehr zu verlieren zu haben, und sieht in Raithe denjenigen, der die Menschen endlich gegen die Fhrey führen kann. Unerwartete Unterstützung erhält die wachsende Rebellion schließlich von Nyphron, einem abtrünnigen Fhrey, der sich weigert, den Aufstand der Menschen niederzuschlagen.. Der Amerikaner Michael J. Sullivan, Autor der »Riyria-Chroniken«, hat mit »The First Empire« erneut ein mitreißendes High-Fantasy-Epos um wahren Mut, große Kämpfe und bitteren Verrat geschaffen. Die High-Fantasy-Saga ist in folgender Reihenfolge erschienen: • »Rebellion« • »Zeitenfeuer« • »Göttertod« • »Heldenblut« • »Drachenwinter«

The First Empire

Rebellion

Gerard Sullivan

Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan Unabridged CD Audiobook

Measuring Global Values is a major book that represents an enormous research effort. The book enables careful and systematic comparisons over time and across space as to whether a society is improving or losing ground. . . . It provides world order scholars with a fully elaborated framework for future research. . . . [Sullivan's] book is certain to be the foundational work for future developments relating to normative assessment. Richard Falk Princeton University This volume profiles 162 countries using as a basis for comparison more than a hundred indicators measuring how each country reflects 5 global values: peace, economic well-being, ecological balance, social justice, and political participation. The use of data-based management software systems for the collection of information results in a broad-based analysis which yields thoroughly documented conclusions and affirms the five values as appropriate evaluative tools. Introductory material outlines the methods used in the study, defines the measurement criteria, and identifies the study's objectives. Each of the five subject areas is then addressed separately, its findings supported by numerous tables and excerpts, and its data supplemented by a bibliography at the end of each chapter. Students of political science as well as global policy scholars will consider this unique application of current technology to the examination of global values a significant contribution to literature on the subject.

Michael J. Sullivan

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