Michael J. Sullivan

Where to start with Michael J. Sullivan

Begin with Theft of Swords, the first book in The Riyria Revelations series. This series, published between 2008 and 2012, introduces the central characters and world of the Riyria Chronicles. Proceed through the series in publication order, which aligns with the narrative sequence. After completing The Riyria Revelations, move to The Legends of the First Empire, a separate series that begins with Age of Swords. This series, published between 2016 and 2020, continues Sullivan’s exploration of richly detailed fantasy worlds and interconnected storytelling. Both series are self-contained within their respective arcs, with no shared characters or events. Read each series in publication order to follow the intended progression of the stories.