Complete six-novel series
The Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan
Read Michael J. Sullivan's complete Riyria Revelations in order through the three official Orbit omnibuses that contain all six novels.
Updated August 2026
Riyria Revelations is a completed six-novel epic fantasy following Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater. Orbit publishes those six stories as three two-book omnibus volumes, so a complete physical shelf has three books rather than six.
Theft of Swords contains The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha; Rise of Empire contains Nyphron Rising and The Emerald Storm; Heir of Novron contains Wintertide and Percepliquis.
How to choose: Read Theft of Swords, Rise of Empire, and Heir of Novron in order. The author recommends starting with Revelations before exploring the earlier historical series because chronological order reveals some answers before the story intends them.
The three omnibus volumes in reading order
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Omnibus 1 - Novels 1 and 2
Theft of Swords
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Omnibus 2 - Novels 3 and 4
Rise of Empire
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Omnibus 3 - Novels 5 and 6
Heir of Novron
Questions about this reading guide
How many Riyria Revelations books are there?
There are six novels, normally sold in three two-novel omnibus volumes from Orbit.
What order should I read Riyria Revelations?
Read Theft of Swords, Rise of Empire, and Heir of Novron. Each volume contains two consecutive novels.
Should I read Riyria Chronicles first?
The Chronicles occur earlier in the fictional timeline, but Sullivan recommends beginning with Revelations so its discoveries retain their intended impact.
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