10 audiobooks for fans of Heir of Novron
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The Rose and the Thorn
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
The Rose and the Thorn maintains Sullivan's masterful blend of intricate plotting and deeply human characters while offering a more intimate, character-driven narrative that rewards the same close listening that makes Heir of Novron so compelling. Tim Gerard Reynolds' narration captures the same richness of voice and emotional depth, making this shorter journey feel equally immersive despite its more focused scope.
★ 4.57 ABR Score (46.7K ratings)★ 4.4 Goodreads (31.0K) ★ 4.79 Audible (15.8K)11h 53m listening time • Released 2013Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this prequel into something rare: a character-driven fantasy where every heist and heartbreak lands with real weight. Sullivan's Riyria origin story becomes unmissable in his hands.
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Age of War
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 3
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Age of War delivers the same immersive fantasy world-building and character-driven storytelling that made Heir of Novron captivating, with Tim Gerard Reynolds' masterful narration bringing equal depth to this prequel's exploration of war, loyalty, and the origins of the realm's pivotal conflicts.
★ 4.54 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (12.8K)15h 36m listening time • Released 2026Tim Gerard Reynolds does the heavy lifting here, making a sprawling epic feel intimate through his command of dozens of distinct voices and his gift for building tension across 15+ hours without losing momentum.
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The Crown Tower
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
The Crown Tower delivers the same richly layered world-building and character-driven storytelling that made Heir of Novron compelling, while Tim Gerard Reynolds's masterful narration captures the wit and emotional depth that define Sullivan's narrative voice. This prequel offers a more intimate, character-focused adventure that complements the epic scope of the first book without requiring the same time commitment.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (61.9K ratings)★ 4.33 Goodreads (43.5K) ★ 4.75 Audible (18.4K)12h 49m listening time • Released 2013Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms two mismatched rogues into characters you'll root for despite yourself—his voice work makes their banter crackle and their impossible heist genuinely nail-biting.
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Age of Empyre
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 6
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Age of Empyre continues Sullivan's mastery of epic fantasy with the same narrative depth and character-driven storytelling, while Tim Gerard Reynolds' consistent narration provides a seamless listening experience that will feel immediately familiar. The series deepens its exploration of political intrigue, redemption, and the cost of power that made Heir of Novron compelling, delivering the same richly layered world-building in a more concentrated runtime.
★ 4.48 ABR Score (19.5K ratings)★ 4.39 Goodreads (12.8K) ★ 4.76 Audible (6.7K)16h 42m listening time • Released 2020Tim Gerard Reynolds elevates this epic conclusion with a command of tone that transforms the final war into something genuinely devastating—he makes you feel the weight of sacrifice alongside the exhilaration of victory.
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The Death of Dulgath
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 3
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
The Death of Dulgath delivers the same masterful storytelling and immersive narration that made Heir of Novron captivating, with Tim Gerard Reynolds bringing rich character depth to Sullivan's intricate fantasy mystery. This shorter audiobook maintains the series' signature blend of political intrigue and character-driven drama while offering a more compact listening experience that doesn't sacrifice emotional resonance.
★ 4.48 ABR Score (30.3K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (21.3K) ★ 4.73 Audible (9.0K)13h 9m listening time • Released 2026Tim Gerard Reynolds makes this mystery-heist hybrid impossible to stop, his layered voice work turning Hadrian and Royce's banter into pure chemistry. If you want fantasy that prioritizes plot momentum and character charm over worldbuilding exposition, this is it.
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Age of Legend
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 4
by Michael J. Sullivan, Simonetti
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.45 ABR Score (25.0K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (15.8K) ★ 4.72 Audible (9.1K)14h 34m listening time • Released 2019Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this epic conclusion into something visceral and devastating—his range across dozens of characters makes the final betrayal land like a gut punch, and the quiet moments hit harder because of it.
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Age of Swords
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 2
by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Tim Gerard Reynolds brings the same rich, immersive narration to Age of Swords, capturing Sullivan's signature blend of character-driven storytelling and epic fantasy world-building. The shorter runtime makes this a perfect entry point to explore more of Sullivan's universe while maintaining the emotional depth and narrative momentum that made Heir of Novron compelling.
★ 4.47 ABR Score (42.5K ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (26.6K) ★ 4.72 Audible (15.9K)19h 4m listening time • Released 2025Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling fantasy epic into something genuinely immersive—his vocal range across dozens of characters keeps the massive cast distinct and alive, making the 19-hour journey feel essential rather than exhausting.
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Theft of Swords
Riyria Revelations • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.44 ABR Score (110.0K ratings)★ 4.23 Goodreads (77.8K) ★ 4.65 Audible (32.2K)22h 38m listening time • Released 2012Sullivan's Riyria Chronicles offer pure fantasy comfort — two rogues-for-hire stumbling into conspiracies, with pitch-perfect banter and Tim Gerard Reynolds's magnetic narration.
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Drumindor
The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.36 ABR Score (5.6K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.6K)20h 39m listening time • Released 2024Tim Gerard Reynolds brings such warmth and distinction to Royce and Hadrian's chemistry that you forget you're listening to a 20-hour book. Sullivan's best adventure yet, and the narration makes it effortless.
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Age of Myth
The Legends of the First Empire • Book 1
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.36 ABR Score (57.9K ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (41.5K) ★ 4.61 Audible (16.4K)16h 17m listening time • Released 2025Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this origin story into something genuinely mythic—his voice work across dozens of characters builds a world so immersive you forget you're listening rather than living it.
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