The Rose and the Thorn (The Riyria Chronicles)
"Mr. Sullivan continues to impress. In Royce and Hadrian he has created some of the best characters the genre has seen in some time, and in Avempartha he shows that he knows what to do with them. These books should be in every bookstore and I really hope that they are someday."(Speculative Fiction Junkie)"The arrival of a master storyteller... A winning debut for fantasy lovers."—Library JournalonTheft of Swords"Hair-raising escapes, flashy sword fights, and faithful friendship complete the formula for good old-fashioned escapist fun."—Publishers WeeklyonTheft of Swords"A whirlwind of twists, earth-shattering surprises and deadly betrayal."—Literary Magic onTheft of Swords