10 audiobooks for fans of Theft of Swords
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Rise of Empire
The Riyria Revelations #3-4 • Book 2
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.55 ABR Score (82.5K ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (57.6K) ★ 4.74 Audible (24.9K)26h 27m listening time • Released 2012Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms Sullivan's character-driven fantasy into something magnetic—his performance makes you believe in Royce and Hadrian's fractured friendship as the emotional core that matters more than any empire crumbling around them.
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Age of Swords
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 2
by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Listeners who connected with the intricate character dynamics and sweeping adventure of *Theft of Swords* will find that same narrative richness in *Age of Swords*, while Tim Gerard Reynolds' masterful narration brings the expanded world and deeper mythological themes to life with the same engaging cadence that made the first book so compelling.
★ 4.47 ABR Score (42.5K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (26.6K) ★ 4.72 Audible (15.9K)19h 4m listening time • Released 2025Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely immersive—his vocal range across dozens of characters keeps the massive cast distinct and alive, making the 19-hour journey feel essential rather than exhausting.
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Drumindor
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Tim Gerard Reynolds brings the same immersive storytelling magic to Drumindor, delivering Sullivan's rich fantasy world-building with the distinctive vocal performance that made Theft of Swords so compelling. The audiobook maintains that perfect balance of epic adventure and intimate character moments, ensuring a deeply satisfying listening experience for those drawn to Sullivan's blend of humor, heart, and high-stakes fantasy.
★ 4.36 ABR Score (5.6K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.6K)20h 39m listening time • Released 2024Tim Gerard Reynolds brings such warmth and distinction to Royce and Hadrian's chemistry that you forget you're listening to a 20-hour book. Sullivan's best adventure yet, and the narration makes it effortless.
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Heir of Novron
The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.69 ABR Score (83.6K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K) ★ 4.83 Audible (28.1K)31h 48m listening time • Released 2012Tim Gerard Reynolds brings devastating emotional weight to the final Riyria chapters—his performance transforms what could've been a standard fantasy conclusion into something genuinely heartbreaking.
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The Rose and the Thorn
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
The Rose and the Thorn delivers the same masterful blend of character-driven storytelling and immersive world-building that made Theft of Swords compelling, with Tim Gerard Reynolds' narration bringing equal depth to another richly layered fantasy narrative. Sullivan's gift for weaving humor, heart, and adventure throughout the tale creates a similarly satisfying listening experience, though in a more concentrated 12-hour package.
★ 4.57 ABR Score (46.7K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (15.8K)11h 53m listening time • Released 2013Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this prequel into something rare: a character-driven fantasy where every heist and heartbreak lands with real weight. Sullivan's Riyria origin story becomes unmissable in his hands.
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Age of War
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 3
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Sullivan's signature blend of character-driven storytelling and dark humor returns in *Age of War*, while Tim Gerard Reynolds' masterful narration maintains the immersive listening experience that made *Theft of Swords* so compelling. The prequel explores the same world's origins with the same narrative richness, delivering epic scope without sacrificing the intimate, personal stakes that resonated throughout the first series.
★ 4.54 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (12.8K)15h 36m listening time • Released 2026Tim Gerard Reynolds does the heavy lifting here, making a sprawling epic feel intimate through his command of dozens of distinct voices and his gift for building tension across 15+ hours without losing momentum.
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The Crown Tower
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
The Crown Tower delivers the same immersive medieval fantasy experience with Tim Gerard Reynolds's masterful narration, while exploring the origins of characters and world-building that deepen appreciation for the Riyria universe. Sullivan's signature blend of humor, heart, and intricate plotting maintains the listening experience that made Theft of Swords captivating, though in a more compact runtime.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (61.9K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (18.4K)12h 49m listening time • Released 2013Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms two mismatched rogues into characters you'll root for despite yourself—his voice work makes their banter crackle and their impossible heist genuinely nail-biting.
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Age of Empyre
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 6
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Age of Empyre delivers the same epic scope and character-driven storytelling that makes Theft of Swords compelling, with Tim Gerard Reynolds's masterful narration creating an equally immersive listening experience across its sweeping fantasy world.
★ 4.48 ABR Score (19.5K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.7K)16h 42m listening time • Released 2020Tim Gerard Reynolds elevates this epic conclusion with a command of tone that transforms the final war into something genuinely devastating—he makes you feel the weight of sacrifice alongside the exhilaration of victory.
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The Death of Dulgath
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 3
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
The Death of Dulgath delivers the same masterful blend of character-driven storytelling and witty dialogue that made Theft of Swords compelling, while Tim Gerard Reynolds' narration brings those same rich vocal performances to an even more tightly plotted mystery that unfolds with page-turning momentum.
★ 4.48 ABR Score (30.3K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.73 Audible (9.0K)13h 9m listening time • Released 2026Tim Gerard Reynolds makes this mystery-heist hybrid impossible to stop, his layered voice work turning Hadrian and Royce's banter into pure chemistry. If you want fantasy that prioritizes plot momentum and character charm over worldbuilding exposition, this is it.
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Age of Legend
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 4
by Michael J. Sullivan, Simonetti
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.45 ABR Score (25.0K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (15.8K) ★ 4.72 Audible (9.1K)14h 34m listening time • Released 2019Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this epic conclusion into something visceral and devastating—his range across dozens of characters makes the final betrayal land like a gut punch, and the quiet moments hit harder because of it.
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