Best Michael J. Sullivan Audiobooks

Heir of Novron

The Riyria Revelations #5-6 • Book 3

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim Gerard Reynolds brings devastating emotional weight to the final Riyria chapters—his performance transforms what could've been a standard fantasy conclusion into something genuinely heartbreaking.

The Rose and the Thorn

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

Rise of Empire

The Riyria Revelations #3-4 • Book 2

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms Sullivan's character-driven fantasy into something magnetic—his performance makes you believe in Royce and Hadrian's fractured friendship as the emotional core that matters more than any empire crumbling around them.

Age of War

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 3

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

The Crown Tower

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

Age of Empyre

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 6

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

The Death of Dulgath

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 3

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

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 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.

Age of Legend

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 4

by Michael J. Sullivan, Simonetti

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

Theft of Swords

Riyria Revelations • Book 1

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Sullivan'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.

Drumindor

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

Age of Myth

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 1

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim 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.

The Crown Tower : The Riyria Chronicles 1 (Riyria Chronicles)

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 1

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Nora Achrati, Peter Holdway, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, John Kielty, Kay Eluvian, Brandon Burton, Stewart Crank

The Rose and the Thorn : The Riyria Chronicles 2 (Riyria Chronicles)

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 2

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Chris Genebach, Danny Gavigan, Jeff Allin, Nora Achrati, Shanta Parasuraman, Terence Aselford, Kay Eluvian, Earl Fisher, Andrew James Spooner, David M. Jourdan

Professional Integrity

The Riyria Chronicles #2.6

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim Gerard Reynolds narrates Hadrian and Royce's return with such effortless charm that this tight heist short becomes the perfect palate cleanser between longer Riyria books. Sharp dialogue, a genuinely clever con, and a narrator who knows exactly when to land a joke.

Age of Legend (2 of 2)

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 4

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Chris Stinson, Colleen Delany, Jacob Yeh, Joe Mallon, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Todd Scofield, Tracy Olivera

Age of Death (1 of 2)

The Legends of the First Empire • Book 5

by Michael J. Sullivan, Amanda Forstrom, Terence Aselford, Todd Scofield, Nora Achrati, Bradley Smith, Nanette Savard, Yasmin Tuazon, Kimberly Gilbert, Colleen Delany, Tracy Olivera, Tia Shearer

Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Colleen Delany, Kimberly Gilbert, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Tia Shearer, Todd Scofield, Tracy Olivera, Yasmin Tuazon

Age of Empyre (Dramatized Adaptation)

Legends of the First Empire • Book 6

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Chris Stinson, Christopher Walker, Colleen Delany, Kimberly Gilbert, Lise Bruneau, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Tia Shearer, Todd Scofield

Drumindor (Dramatized Adaptation): The Riyria Chronicles

The Riyria Chronicles • Book 5

by Michael J. Sullivan, Full Cast

Narrated by full cast, Bradley Foster Smith, Danny Gavigan, Terence Aselford, Nora Achrati, Andrew James Spooner, Jenna Sharpe, Zura Johnson, Peter Holdway, Emlyn McFarland, Stewart Crank, Chris Davenport

The Jester

The Riyria Chronicles #2.5

by Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms a clever heist into pure listening pleasure, his voice work making every plot twist land with perfect comedic timing. A tight, standalone story that proves you don't need 500 pages to pull off a con that actually surprises you.

Unfettered II: New Tales

Gunnie Rose #0.0 - The Gunnie

by Shawn Speakman, Naomi Novik, Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Michael J. Sullivan, Janny Wurts, Bradley P. Beaulieu, Mark Lawrence, Seanan McGuire, Peter Orullian, Aidan Moher, Erin Lindsey, John A. Pitts, Anthony Ryan, Scott Sigler, Django Wexler, Rachel Caine, Sarah Beth Durst, David Farland, Terry Brooks

Narrated by Sarah Coomes, Michael Kramer, Emily Woo Zeller, Nick Podehl, Erin Mallon, Tim Gerard Reynolds

Unbound

Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1

by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie

Narrated by Dick Hill, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Nick Podehl, Allyson Johnson, Christian Rodska, Emily Bauer

A star-studded anthology where twenty-three fantasy masters tell exactly the stories they want, each perfectly matched to a narrator who elevates the prose—Dick Hill's gravitas, Tim Gerard Reynolds' intensity—making this feel less like a collection and more like a curated experience.

When Swords Fall Silent: An Assassination Anthology

by Bryce O'Connor, Michael J. Sullivan, Jonathan French, M.L. Wang, Peter A. Flannery, Luke Chmilenko, R.J. Barker, Marie Brennan, Andrew Rowe, Philip C. Quaintrell, Jay Boyce, David Dalglish, J.A. Andrews, Terry Mancour

Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, Travis Baldree, John Lee, Kate Reading, Steven Brand, Emily Lawrence, Mikael Naramore, Nikki Massoud, full cast