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Start with The Viscount and the Witch and continue through all 7 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Viscount and the Witch
Book 1 by Michael J. Sullivan • Published 2011
Years before they are known as Riyria, thief Royce Melborn and swordsman Hadrian Blackwater ride into a roadside con that leaves them broke and unexpectedly tied to a disgraced viscount. This early caper shows how the...
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Ends with Drumindor
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Book 1:The Viscount and the Witch
Michael J. Sullivan • 2011
Years before they are known as Riyria, thief Royce Melborn and swordsman Hadrian Blackwater ride into a roadside con that leaves them broke and unexpectedly tied to a disgraced viscount. This early caper shows how the...
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Book 2:The Crown Tower
Michael J. Sullivan
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 3:The Rose and the Thorn
Michael J. Sullivan • 2013
Royce cannot forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who once saved him, but when he and Hadrian return to Medford she shuts them out, terrified of a powerful noble’s revenge. Their attempt to help Gwen pulls them into deadly...
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Book 4:The Jester
Michael J. Sullivan • 2014
When Royce and Hadrian accept a job hunting a jester’s legendary treasure, they end up trapped underground with strangers and a cruel set of choices. As water rises and tempers fray, the real test is whether greed, fe...
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Book 5:The Death of Dulgath
Michael J. Sullivan • 2015
Riyria is hired to prevent the assassination of Nysa, the last noble of remote Dulgath, a countess who seems oddly indifferent to her own survival. In a coastal duchy filled with secrets and old superstitions, Royce a...
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Book 6:The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
Michael J. Sullivan • 2017
Whiskey baron Gabriel Winter believes his daughter has been murdered and wants vengeance, not justice. He hires Royce and Hadrian to recover her or punish those responsible, drawing them into the mist-shrouded city of...
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Book 7:Drumindor
Michael J. Sullivan • 2024
When a master dwarf craftsman is fired and vows revenge on the legendary towers of Drumindor, Royce and Hadrian are hired to stop him. A seemingly easy job in the luxury resort of Tur Del Fur becomes a race to prevent...
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Riyria Chronicles FAQ
What is the best order to read the Riyria Chronicles series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Viscount and the Witch.
How many books are in the Riyria Chronicles series?
There are 7 books currently listed in the Riyria Chronicles series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Riyria Chronicles series?
New readers should start with The Viscount and the Witch, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Riyria Chronicles series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 2011 to 2024.