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Start with The Crown Conspiracy and continue through all 6 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Crown Conspiracy
Book 1 by Michael J. Sullivan • Published 2008
Two thieves agree to steal a sword from the royal palace of Melengar, only to be framed for the king’s murder. With Princess Arista’s unlikely help, Royce and Hadrian flee with her brother Alric and a dangerous wizard...
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Riyria Revelations reading order
Ends with Percepliquis
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Book 1:The Crown Conspiracy
Michael J. Sullivan • 2008
Two thieves agree to steal a sword from the royal palace of Melengar, only to be framed for the king’s murder. With Princess Arista’s unlikely help, Royce and Hadrian flee with her brother Alric and a dangerous wizard...
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Book 2:Avempartha
Michael J. Sullivan • 2009
A desperate farm girl hires Royce and Hadrian to stop a monster that stalks her village from an ancient elven tower called Avempartha. To defeat it, they must reach a sealed blade atop the falls and confront both old...
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Book 3:Nyphron Rising
Michael J. Sullivan • 2009
War with the newly forged Nyphron Empire is crushing Melengar, so Princess Arista hires Riyria for a covert mission to seek allies among a peasant rebellion. As armies clash, Royce grows suspicious that the enigmatic...
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Book 4:The Emerald Storm
Michael J. Sullivan • 2010
An intercepted letter warns that an imperial ship called the Emerald Storm could decide the war. Hadrian signs on for a final sea voyage to learn the truth, and Royce reluctantly joins him on a mission full of storms,...
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Book 5:Wintertide
Michael J. Sullivan • 2010
On the high holiday of Wintertide, the New Empire plans a grim celebration: a forced wedding for the empress and public executions for Degan Gaunt and the Witch of Melengar. Royce and Hadrian finally locate the heir o...
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Book 6:Percepliquis
Michael J. Sullivan • 2012
With elven armies crossing the Nidwalden River, humanity’s last hope lies in a perilous expedition to the legendary buried city of Percepliquis. Riyria joins a small band seeking an ancient artifact, facing buried hor...
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Riyria Revelations FAQ
What is the best order to read the Riyria Revelations series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Crown Conspiracy.
How many books are in the Riyria Revelations series?
There are 6 books currently listed in the Riyria Revelations series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Riyria Revelations series?
New readers should start with The Crown Conspiracy, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Riyria Revelations series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2008 to 2012.