The Rose and the Thorn: Book 2 of The Riyria Chronicles

Michael J Sullivan

Sep 2013 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

Two thieves want answers. Riyria is born.

For more than a year, Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater when all other doors were closed against them. Unable to stay away any longer, they return to Medford to a very different reception - she refuses to see them.

Once more she is shielding them, this time from the powerful noble who abused her. She was right to suspect Royce wouldn't care about rank and privilege or fear any repercussions from reprisal. What she didn't realise is what he was capable of - until now.

'This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller' Library Journal on Theft of Swords

The Riyria Revelations
THEFT OF SWORDS
RISE OF EMPIRE
HEIR OF NOVRON

The Riyria Chronicles
THE CROWN TOWER
THE ROSE AND THE THORN

Ratings and reviews

I had not read this author before and decided to read in chronological order. Thoroughly enjoyed these books, only criticism would be had hope it would be longer, as read both books in no time. I found the characters engaging and the action well paced. Good entertainment.

I think my favourite thing about your books is that all the characters are interconnected in some way or another, everyone is moving around and towards each other, even in the prequels.

As expected from Michael. A rollercoaster ride of a book. If your new to the series buy the rest now. The author is great guy who cares for his readers. The only author (and his wife) I know who answers his email and is more than happy to chat. Michael Sullivan is destined for greatness. Classic fantasy at its best.

About the author

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Michael J. Sullivan has lived in Vermont, North Carolina, and Virginia. He worked as a commercial artist and illustrator, founding his own advertising agency in 1996, which he closed in 2005 to pursue writing full-time. He currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife and three children. The author's website can be found at michaelsullivan-author.com and on twitter @author_sullivan.