{"product_id":"theft-of-swords-paperback","title":"Theft of Swords - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd so begins the first tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen author Michael J. Sullivan self-published the first books of his Riyria Revelations, they rapidly became ebook bestsellers. Now, Orbit is pleased to present the complete series for the first time in bookstores everywhere.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Detroit, Michigan, \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e has lived in Vermont, North Carolina, and Virginia. He worked as a commercial artist and illustrator, founding his own advertising agency in 1996, which he closed in 2005 to pursue writing full-time. \u003ci\u003eThe Crown Conspiracy\u003c\/i\u003e is his first published work. He currently resides in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife and three children. The author's website can be found at www.riyria.com and on twitter @author_sullivan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 704\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754320691488,"sku":"9780316187749","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/35a127f2e47a37b4fab696f286065ccd.webp?v=1780037659","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/theft-of-swords-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}