The Crown Tower
Books | Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
4.4
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Michael J. Sullivan
Two men who hate each other. One impossible mission. A legend in the making.Hadrian Blackwater, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce Melborn, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Hired by an old wizard, they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realm's most prized possessions. But it isn't gold or jewels that the wizard is after, and if he can just keep them from killing each other, they just might succeed.
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Author
Michael J. Sullivan
Pages
320
Publisher
Orbit
Published Date
2013-08-06
ISBN
0316243701 9780316243704
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"This series chronicles how Royce and Hadrian meet and eventually form the famous Riyria. While chronologically it comes first, I recommend starting with Theft of Swords first! "
Wei Liu
"The Riyria Chronicles seem to be a less good version of [b:The Lies of Locke Lamora|127455|The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)|Scott Lynch|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1386924569s/127455.jpg|2116675], complete with less likable versions of Locke (Royce), Jean (Hadrian), and Father Chains (Arcadius). There's even a heist involving a really tall tower. A big difference though is that The Crown Tower does have a bizarre sub-plot about a fortune-teller opening a brothel. But overall it was entertaining and there were a few good chuckles."
Max Nova
"I've only read the books in this series and one other, but from what I have read I like him. He's very creative and his books aren't too heavy- if you know what I mean. This is a fun book to read and by the end I was totally engrossed! "
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Jess
"Great adventure story, looking forward to the whole series by this author"
Joshua Tribble
"Origin story for one of my favorite fictional friendships ever. Beautiful. "
Rick
"If you haven’t read Michael j Sullivan do yourself a favor and start immediately. His writing is amazing and his stories are some of my favorites of all time!!"
Elizabeth Etherton
"A great series. Fun and adventure."
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