The Riyria Chronicles

Michael J. Sullivan

In a world of magic and intrigue, two unlikely companions are thrust together for a mission that defies all odds. Hadrian, a disillusioned warrior, and Royce, a cunning assassin, share a mutual animosity that threatens to derail their perilous quest. Tasked by a mysterious wizard, they must infiltrate the legendary Crown Tower, a fortress rumored to be impenetrable, to retrieve a treasure far more valuable than gold. As they navigate treacherous traps and ancient secrets, their greatest challenge may be overcoming their own hatred to survive.

Michael J. Sullivan

Royce and Hadrian, the legendary duo known as Riyria, find themselves drawn back to Medford, seeking answers and the woman who once offered them refuge. However, Gwen DeLancy, their former benefactor, now shields them from a dangerous noble, refusing to see them despite their loyalty. As they delve deeper, they uncover the extent of her plight and the dark secrets she guards, forcing Royce to confront the limits of his own capabilities. This installment in the Riyria Chronicles explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complex bonds that tie individuals together, even in the face of overwhelming power.

Michael J. Sullivan

When Nysa Dulgath, the last heir to Avryn’s oldest noble family, becomes the target of a deadly assassination plot, the rogues-for-hire Hadrian Blackwater and Royce Melborn are hired to prevent her murder. Their investigation leads them into an ancient and secretive corner of the world, where hidden agendas, political ambition, and a mysterious connection to Royce threaten to unravel the truth. Balancing danger, wit, friendship, romance, and moral uncertainty, this fantasy adventure deepens the story of one of the genre’s most compelling partnerships. With carefully layered plotting, vivid world-building, and a warm sense of hope beneath its intrigue, the novel offers both a gripping mystery and an emotionally resonant tale of loyalty and redemption.

Michael J. Sullivan

When the daughter of wealthy whiskey baron Gabriel Winter vanishes and is presumed dead, he hires the notorious rogue Royce to uncover the truth and deliver vengeance. Royce’s idealistic partner, Hadrian, hopes the mission will become a rescue rather than a hunt for the guilty, drawing the pair into the dangerous and deeply divided city of Rochelle. As they navigate secrets, shifting loyalties, and a mystery that grows more complicated at every turn, their contrasting morals and hard-won partnership take center stage. With brisk pacing, clever twists, lively adventure, and richly drawn characters, this self-contained Riyria tale explores revenge, justice, friendship, and the possibility of redemption.