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Audible Studios (2015)
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2015
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Several years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start their thieves-for-hire organization better known as Riyria. Things have gone well enough for the team as they do "jobs" for various nobles throughout Elan. Usually that means stealing something, but when a young heiress asks them to steal her...well, that's a first for the pair. All is not as it seems, but Royce is determined to get to the bottom of what's actually going on. After all, he has his professional integrity at stake.
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LibraryThing member MelHay
Kristin, a young woman, wants Royce and Hadrian to kidnap her. She'll pay, of course. She wants a man to know she exists. Hoping the plan to disappear, her father the Lord panic, and the young man come to her rescue. What Royce and Hadrian uncover in her place is far more dangerous than a simple
Tim Gerard Reynolds, once again, is the narrator for our duo. He does an amazing job with the dry humor banter between Royce and Hadrian. His emotion shows for our men, Royce a bit not caring and Hadrian a bit of caring and worry. Along with doing a voice tone difference for Kristin. His pacing is well done. I slipped right into the world of Royce and Hadrian with ease here.
This is the classic Royce and Hadrian we know! Royce cracks me up with his observation of Kristin along with his offhand honesty. We do, for a flash, see a softer side of Royce. *gasp* For a moment as the look crosses his face, but then it's gone. Hadrian is as caring as ever. He just can't say no. And the tall tale 'easy job' he always things he's getting them into becomes so much more. We get to see Hadrian's talent with disarming and a quick look at him with a sword.
Do you have to read others before this? No. This one can stand on it's own. It will give you a great feel for the characters personalities. If you loved this story, I highly suggest picking up all the books in the world with them. This is what you'll get.
There are hints to Royce and Hadrian, how they are now along with touches of their history or hinting at a history is present. There's even a drop referencing The Jester, nothing big but a nice way to tie everything together.
Michael has done a wonderful job with the duo here. Boy, this story really re-awoke my love for the characters.
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job. And a deeper plan than they expected to find.Tim Gerard Reynolds, once again, is the narrator for our duo. He does an amazing job with the dry humor banter between Royce and Hadrian. His emotion shows for our men, Royce a bit not caring and Hadrian a bit of caring and worry. Along with doing a voice tone difference for Kristin. His pacing is well done. I slipped right into the world of Royce and Hadrian with ease here.
This is the classic Royce and Hadrian we know! Royce cracks me up with his observation of Kristin along with his offhand honesty. We do, for a flash, see a softer side of Royce. *gasp* For a moment as the look crosses his face, but then it's gone. Hadrian is as caring as ever. He just can't say no. And the tall tale 'easy job' he always things he's getting them into becomes so much more. We get to see Hadrian's talent with disarming and a quick look at him with a sword.
Do you have to read others before this? No. This one can stand on it's own. It will give you a great feel for the characters personalities. If you loved this story, I highly suggest picking up all the books in the world with them. This is what you'll get.
There are hints to Royce and Hadrian, how they are now along with touches of their history or hinting at a history is present. There's even a drop referencing The Jester, nothing big but a nice way to tie everything together.
Michael has done a wonderful job with the duo here. Boy, this story really re-awoke my love for the characters.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This was a well done short story featuring Hadrian and Royce from the Riyria Chronicles. I got this on audiobook for free from Audible.com. This can be read as a stand alone and was very entertaining and ironic. I enjoyed it a lot.
This story has a lot of the clever banter, which these two
Overall a very fun and entertaining read and free! I would definitely recommend to fantasy fans who enjoy some humor and mystery in their stories. This made me want to go up and pick up the only Riyria book I haven’t read yet; The Death of Dulgath.
This story has a lot of the clever banter, which these two
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characters are known for. The story seems pretty straightforward (and a bit ridiculous) to start but as things unfold you find out that there are many layers to this heiress’s simple request.Overall a very fun and entertaining read and free! I would definitely recommend to fantasy fans who enjoy some humor and mystery in their stories. This made me want to go up and pick up the only Riyria book I haven’t read yet; The Death of Dulgath.
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LibraryThing member leslie.98
I thought that this short story was well done & you don't need to be familiar with the series to enjoy it.
LibraryThing member MontzaleeW
Professional Integrity (Riyria #2.6) by Michael J. Sullivan is an awesome book that had twists and turns all over the place. Our heroes were hired the a young lass to kidnap her so one of the guys would rescue her and she would be notice by this handsome guy. The heroes were not interested, even
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with the large amount of money she offered until she said that her dad locked her in a metal box on the nights the guy comes over. Now, intrigued, they took the case just to see what was going on. It was a very exciting and clever book. Loved it! LOTS of twists! It was free on amazon audio. Show Less
LibraryThing member LisCarey
Hadrian and Royce have been operating a very successful thieves-for-hire business for several years, but this latest proposition is truly unusual. A young heiress wants them to kidnap her, to attract the interest of a most desirable potential suitor. She won't even get to meet him if they don't,
Something is not what it seems here. Her story does not really make sense, and yet she seems completely sincere. What's really going on? Is someone setting Royce and Hadrian up, or attempting to use them as tools in some larger scheme?
Royce is determined to get to the bottom of it. No one uses him as a tool; his professional integrity is at stake. Can this girl really be as innocent as she seems? If she is, what's really going on?
When they visit her home, they find an incredible tale--literally incredible. Royce doesn't believe it.
What they uncover instead is even stranger.
Every one of the few Riyria stories I've read or listened to has been both interesting, and a lot of fun. This one is no different. Recommended.
I received this audiobook for free from Audible, and I'm reviewing it voluntarily.
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because her father locks her in a steel box whenever he visits.Something is not what it seems here. Her story does not really make sense, and yet she seems completely sincere. What's really going on? Is someone setting Royce and Hadrian up, or attempting to use them as tools in some larger scheme?
Royce is determined to get to the bottom of it. No one uses him as a tool; his professional integrity is at stake. Can this girl really be as innocent as she seems? If she is, what's really going on?
When they visit her home, they find an incredible tale--literally incredible. Royce doesn't believe it.
What they uncover instead is even stranger.
Every one of the few Riyria stories I've read or listened to has been both interesting, and a lot of fun. This one is no different. Recommended.
I received this audiobook for free from Audible, and I'm reviewing it voluntarily.
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LibraryThing member leslie.98
3.5*
I thought that this short story was well done & you don't need to be familiar with the series to enjoy it.
I thought that this short story was well done & you don't need to be familiar with the series to enjoy it.
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