What two books does Theft of Swords combine?

Theft of Swords is an omnibus edition combining Michael J. Sullivan's first two Riyria novels, The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha, which were originally self-published separately before Orbit collected them in November 2011.

Do I need to read the books in order to understand Theft of Swords?

Yes. Theft of Swords is the first volume of The Riyria Revelations (collecting books 1-2 of the original six-novel series), and it should be read before Rise of Empire and Heir of Novron, the two omnibuses that follow.

Theft of Swords

Several books Adventure Fantasy

Pages: 694
Published: 2011
Language: English

Synopsis

Royce and Hadrian aren't exactly heroes, but when they steal the wrong item, they find themselves on the run from powerful forces. This fast-paced adventure throws them into a world of magic and danger, forcing them to rely on each other to survive.