Farilane
The Rise and Fall • Book 2
by Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
The author narrated his own book alongside Tim Gerard Reynolds — that alone tells you Sullivan believed in this one enough to put his voice on it.
- Great if you want: epic fantasy with a mystery spine and a fierce female lead
- Listening experience: propulsive and layered — forbidden-knowledge tension builds steadily
- Narration: Reynolds anchors the ensemble; Sullivan's own voice adds rare authorial intimacy
- Skip if: you're new to the Riyria world — context gaps will frustrate you
About This Audiobook
In a realm where literacy is outlawed and knowledge itself has become contraband, an imperial twin cast aside from succession transforms herself into something far more dangerous than royalty: a seeker of forbidden truths. Farilane dedicates her life to hunting down banned volumes, driven by an all-consuming quest to locate the legendary Book of Brin, a text so perilous that powerful forces have worked to erase it from existence entirely. Even with the protection of the formidable Teshlor Knights, her relentless pursuit leads her toward revelations that threaten not just her own survival, but the very foundations of the world she knows.
The audiobook brings Sullivan's richly layered fantasy to vivid life through an exceptional triple-narrator performance. Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers his trademark gravitas and nuanced character work, while Michael J. Sullivan and Robin Sullivan add their own distinctive voices to create a truly immersive listening experience. The collaborative narration enhances the story's epic scope and intimate character moments alike, with each voice contributing to the tale's emotional depth. At nearly fourteen hours, the pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the intricate world-building and political intrigue that make this installment a standout bridge between Sullivan's interconnected series.
