10 books for fans of Theft of Swords
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Rise of Empire
The Riyria Revelations #3-4 • Book 2
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Thieves become pawns in a wizard's game as war erupts between nations and the true heir remains hidden. Sullivan weaves palace intrigue with sword-and-sorcery adventure.
★ 4.36 Goodreads (57.6K ratings) - 2
Drumindor
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.37 Goodreads (4.0K ratings) - 3
Age of Swords
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 2
by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.29 Goodreads (26.6K ratings) - 4
Heir of Novron
The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3
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Two condemned traitors await execution while the New Empire plans a forced royal wedding, but thieves Royce and Hadrian have other plans in this series finale.
★ 4.51 Goodreads (55.5K ratings) - 5
Age of War
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 3
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.43 Goodreads (21.3K ratings) - 6
The Rose and the Thorn
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.40 Goodreads (31.0K ratings) - 7
Age of Empyre
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 6
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.39 Goodreads (12.8K ratings) - 8
The Death of Dulgath
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 3
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.37 Goodreads (21.3K ratings) - 9
The Crown Tower
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1
Why this book?
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.
★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K ratings) - 10
Unbound
Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1
by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie
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Complete creative freedom yields twenty-three original tales spanning fantasy's full emotional spectrum. Some stories will devastate you while others demand late-night page-turning in this unthemed anthology.
★ 3.96 Goodreads (1.0K ratings)