BookBingeRiyria Revelations Books in Order
The short answer
Michael J. Sullivan · 6 books
- How many books?
- There are 6 books in the Riyria Revelations series, published 2008–2011.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Percepliquis (2011).
- Where to start
- Start with The Crown Conspiracy (2008).
About 2,000 pages — roughly 30 hours of reading
A cynical thief and a disgraced mercenary get caught up in royal conspiracies and ancient magic in this fast-paced buddy-adventure fantasy.
Here is the complete Riyria Revelations reading order — all 6 books by Michael J. Sullivan, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- The Crown ConspiracyTwo skilled thieves are framed for the murder of the king and must clear their names while unraveling a much larger conspiracy.2008310 pages
- AvemparthaThe duo is hired to investigate a monster terrorizing a village, a job that leads them to a mysterious, ancient elven tower.2009
- Nyphron RisingA young woman's claim to a long-vacant imperial throne pulls the thieves deeper into a dangerous struggle for political power.2009
- The Emerald StormA perilous sea voyage sends the heroes into hostile waters on a mission with consequences for the entire empire.2010375 pages
- WintertideA royal trial and an impending coronation become the flashpoint for a dangerous conspiracy as old enemies close in.2010380 pages
- PercepliquisThe heroes undertake a legendary journey into a lost, buried city in a last effort to save the empire from ruin.2011300 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Riyria Revelations books are there?
There are 6 books in the Riyria Revelations series by Michael J. Sullivan, from The Crown Conspiracy (2008) to Percepliquis (2011). Together they run to about 2,000 pages.
Is the Riyria Revelations series finished?
Yes. Michael J. Sullivan completed the series with Percepliquis in 2011; all 6 books are out now.
What is the first Riyria Revelations book?
The Crown Conspiracy (2008) is book one, at 310 pages. Two skilled thieves are framed for the murder of the king and must clear their names while unraveling a much larger conspiracy.
Should I read the Riyria Revelations series in publication order?
Yes. For the Riyria Revelations series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Crown Conspiracy (2008) through Percepliquis (2011).
How long does it take to read all Riyria Revelations books?
About 2,000 pages across 6 books — roughly 30 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Wintertide (380 pages); the shortest is Percepliquis (300 pages).