Publication
Ridan Publishing (2010), Edition: 1, 396 p.
Original publication date
2010-04
Collection
Description
A MESSAGE IS INTERCEPTED. A SINISTER PLAN LAUNCHED. TWO THIEVES STAND IN THE WAY. Ex-mercenary Hadrian Blackwater sets course on a high seas adventure to find the lost Heir of Novron. His only hope lies in confronting the ruthless and cunning Merrick Marius. Fearing Hadrian is not up to the challenge, Royce Melborn joins his ex-partner for one last mission. Their journey finds them adrift amid treachery and betrayals forcing Hadrian to face a past he had hoped to never see again.
User reviews
LibraryThing member creighley
Contrary to the other volumes in this series, this one falls short. The plot is too disjointed and the coincidences are WAY to fantastic. It also fails to tie together with any reasoning at the end. It still is a fast-paced read. Despite the assurance at the end of each of the volumes that none are
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contingent upon the other, to truly understand the story and the characters, it is HIGHLY recommended that you read the stories in the order written. I am already onto the fifth volume, and hope that it comes together better than its predecessor. I have faith that Sullivan will deliver. Show Less
LibraryThing member MelHay
Michael has outdone himself, again. With each book I am amazed at how the story has grown, and each book is better than the last - which were impressive in themselves. Michael keeps raising the bar with each book.
The Emerald Storm starts shortly after Nyphron Rising's ending. The first chapter
Many old characters return, along with new characters who help grow the world. In this book I have started to realize how much the characters have grown through the books thus far. We also start to get more details on some of the characters to help place more pieces of the puzzle together. We come across new creatures, like the Ghazel - goblins in the land of Calis.
We visit different areas of the world and learn more about the different races and creatures. We go on a sea voyage, hike through the jungle, and fight a few battles - at sea and on land. Not only does each section of the journey build for the end of the book giving more details of what is happening, but they have their own peckes and valleys to keep meturning the pages and had my heart racing at times all to find out what happens next. This was a book I found very hard to put down. There is a great combination of conspiracy, mystery of a missing person, and a little of magic mixed into this fantasy world.
New dangers are in the works for the world of Avryn. New, threatening enemies and possible destruction come to the surface in this story. But one always seems to remain and working closer to their goal... The Empire.
In the end Michael left me shocked and my jaw hanging open. I enjoy when when an author can get a few twist and turns in on me I didn't foresee. This book did not let me down, and actually exceeded my expectations on all levels. I am left wanting to run out and buy Wintertide, but it's not out yet.
The Emerald Storm starts shortly after Nyphron Rising's ending. The first chapter
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catches you up with happenings of the last three books, yet blends in many new happenings; an assassination plan, and a whole new set of issues now present in the change of seasons and rules.Many old characters return, along with new characters who help grow the world. In this book I have started to realize how much the characters have grown through the books thus far. We also start to get more details on some of the characters to help place more pieces of the puzzle together. We come across new creatures, like the Ghazel - goblins in the land of Calis.
We visit different areas of the world and learn more about the different races and creatures. We go on a sea voyage, hike through the jungle, and fight a few battles - at sea and on land. Not only does each section of the journey build for the end of the book giving more details of what is happening, but they have their own peckes and valleys to keep meturning the pages and had my heart racing at times all to find out what happens next. This was a book I found very hard to put down. There is a great combination of conspiracy, mystery of a missing person, and a little of magic mixed into this fantasy world.
New dangers are in the works for the world of Avryn. New, threatening enemies and possible destruction come to the surface in this story. But one always seems to remain and working closer to their goal... The Empire.
In the end Michael left me shocked and my jaw hanging open. I enjoy when when an author can get a few twist and turns in on me I didn't foresee. This book did not let me down, and actually exceeded my expectations on all levels. I am left wanting to run out and buy Wintertide, but it's not out yet.
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LibraryThing member coz_6
To Peter DeBrule, who started this whole thing by trying to cheer me up in 1989 with a proposed chain story about two guys who walk into a tavern, whom I named Royce and Hadrian.
Like any good serial, each book ends on a twist, egging you on to read the next installment of Royce and Hadrian's
Like any good serial, each book ends on a twist, egging you on to read the next installment of Royce and Hadrian's
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adventures. I've only read four of the six so far but they are great. Plenty of action and humour, they remind me of the silent movies with the hero always managing to get out of the most impossible situations. For a relaxing read, give this series a go. Show Less
LibraryThing member jimmaclachlan
Great fun & a must-read for anyone who is following the series. Whew! It was tough to put down! Excellent action, thrills & chills. After reading this, you'll have to read the next one, too. This could be read out of order, I suppose, but I wouldn't recommend it. I can't wait for the next! (Hurry
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up & get to writing, Michael!);-)
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LibraryThing member Narilka
The Emerald Storm is the fourth book in Michael J. Sullivan's Riyria Revelations series. The story picks up immediately where the last book left off, continuing the three story threads.
I haven't seen it mentioned much in other reviews. I am impressed with Sullivan's portrayal of PTSD and
Royce and Hadrian's story definitely picks up once they reach their destination and we're given a whole new part of the world to explore. The world building here is phenomenal. I wish we could have spent a lot more time exploring this new land.
And then there's Arista. Her thread continues to be the most problematic for me and I don't like that is seemsthe author is trying to force a romance for her . It just isn't as smooth as the rest of the story and feels jarring in comparison.
Yet again the book ends abruptly, leaving each story thread unresolved and one in a sort of cliff hanger. I'm really glad I waited to read these after they were all published.
I haven't seen it mentioned much in other reviews. I am impressed with Sullivan's portrayal of PTSD and
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depression through Modina. Her story continues to be the most interesting of the three for me. I understand a lot better now how she's stuck and why she's so passive as she deals with her inner demons. I can already see her story ending one of two ways, one that is fairly bleak and the other hopeful. Here's hoping she gets the encouragement she needs for the hopeful outcome.Royce and Hadrian's story definitely picks up once they reach their destination and we're given a whole new part of the world to explore. The world building here is phenomenal. I wish we could have spent a lot more time exploring this new land.
And then there's Arista. Her thread continues to be the most problematic for me and I don't like that is seems
Yet again the book ends abruptly, leaving each story thread unresolved and one in a sort of cliff hanger. I'm really glad I waited to read these after they were all published.
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LibraryThing member FourOfFiveWits
Sailing in fantasy books is so goddamn boring.
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0982514530 / 9780982514535