When the last member of the oldest noble family in Avryn is targeted for assassination, Riyria is hired to foil the plot. Three years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and the cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start life as rogues-for-hire. Things have gone well enough until they're asked to help prevent a murder. Now they must venture into an ancient corner of the world to save a mysterious woman who knows more about Royce than is safe and cares less about herself than is sane.
From the best-selling author of The Riyria Revelations comes the third installment of The Riyria Chronicles. Although part of a series, it's designed to thrill both new readers looking for fun, fast-paced fantasy and Riyria veterans wishing to reunite with old friends. For those who do wish to experience the entire Riyria saga, two reading options exist:
- Order of Publication: Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron | The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of DulgathÂ
- Chronological Order: The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of Dulgath | Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron
"This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller."Â -- Library Journal on Theft of Swords
"A delightful, entertaining and page-turning read that reminds us just how enjoyable, and how good The Riyria Revelations series is. A must-buy for all fantasy lovers."Â -- The Founding Fields on Rise of Empire
"Heir of Novron is the conclusion to the Riyria Revelations, cementing it in a position as a new classic of modern fantasy: traditional in setting, but extremely unconventional in, well, everything else."Â -- Drying Ink on Heir of Novron
"Snappy banter, desperate stakes, pulse-pounding swordplay, and good old-fashioned heroics are all on full display here."Â -- 52 Book Reviews on The Crown Tower
"With less gore and a smaller cast of characters than George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice & Fire" but equally satisfying, Sullivan's epic fantasy will be gaining fans at exponential rates." -- Library Journal on The Rose and the Thorn