Reading order · 3 books · 2011 to 2012 · Set in an invented world
Riyria Revelations Books in Order
The Riyria Revelations follow two thieves for hire, the cynical Royce Melborn and the idealistic swordsman Hadrian Blackwater, who are framed for the murder of a king and drawn into the fate of the world. Fun, old-fashioned adventure fantasy.
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Series facts
- Books
- 3
- Published
- 2011 to 2012
- First book
- Theft of Swords
- Latest
- Heir of Novron (2012)
- Setting
- Set in an invented world
The reading order
Every Riyria Revelations book in publication order. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
3 books · Set in an invented world
- 1Theft of Swords2011With Royce Melborn and Hadrian BlackwaterRoyce and Hadrian, thieves for hire, are hired to steal a famous sword from a castle, and find themselves framed for the king’s murder.Buy on Amazon
- 2Rise of Empire2011With Royce Melborn and Hadrian BlackwaterA new empire is rising, and Royce and Hadrian are caught up in its plans.Buy on Amazon
- 3Heir of Novron2012With Royce Melborn and Hadrian BlackwaterThe final book of the Revelations, as secrets about Royce and Hadrian are revealed.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read the Revelations, starting with Theft of Swords. The Riyria Chronicles are prequels and can be read before or after.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Royce Melborn | Hadrian Blackwater | Arista Essendon | Gwen DeLancy | Myron Lanaklin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Theft of Swords | LLead | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor |
| 2 Rise of Empire | LLead | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor |
| 3 Heir of Novron | LLead | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor |
Characters in the Riyria Revelations books
5 characters from Michael J. Sullivan’s chart, with the number of Riyria Revelations books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Royce MelbornCynical thief and assassin | 3 | Theft of Swords 2011 |
| Hadrian BlackwaterIdealistic swordsman | 3 | Theft of Swords 2011 |
| Arista EssendonPrincess of Melengar | 3 | Theft of Swords 2011 |
| Gwen DeLancyOwner of a brothel | 3 | Theft of Swords 2011 |
| Myron LanaklinSheltered monk | 3 | Theft of Swords 2011 |
Crossovers with Michael J. Sullivan’s other series
- Riyria Chronicles: Royce Melborn also appears in 4 of its books; Hadrian Blackwater also appears in 4 of its books