What Is The Chronological Timeline For All Michael J Sullivan Novels?
I'm a huge fan of the Riyria universe and struggling with the publication vs. in-world reading order. The prequel/sequel jumps make timeline tracking tricky.
2026-08-03 15:24:12
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PhoebePal
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All this timeline talk is great, but can we just appreciate how consistently good these books are? Whether you start at the beginning, middle, or end, you're getting a solid fantasy story. That's rare.
2026-08-04 06:27:26
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BrynBaird
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Some fantasy series have messy, retrofitted histories. Sullivan's feels planned. The timeline doesn't have glaring contradictions. Characters from Legends are referenced appropriately in later-era books, not as cheap cameos but as foundational myths. You can tell he had a timeline document from day one and stuck to it, which is rare and satisfying for us detail-oriented fans.
2026-08-05 06:15:30
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TylerHall
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What's the rush to know the whole timeline? Savor it. Read 'Revelations' and fall in love with the world. Then, when you crave more, you have two whole other series to dive into that expand the history in thrilling ways. Knowing the entire chronology upfront is like reading a spoiler wiki before watching a show. Half the fun is the discovery.
2026-08-05 07:45:25
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NinaReads
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Let's be real, most people discover Sullivan through 'Theft of Swords' or maybe 'The Crown Tower'. That's the gateway. The timeline is for the super-fans who want the deep dive. If you're asking this question, you're probably already in deep-dive mode. So go for it. Chronological. Embrace the millennia-spanning epic. Clear your schedule.
2026-08-05 12:42:15
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The official website has a reading order page that lays out both options clearly. But to save you a click: Chronological is Legends -> Rise and Fall -> Chronicles -> Revelations. Publication order is Revelations -> Chronicles -> Legends -> Rise and Fall. They're both valid paths. I did chronological on my re-read and it was a blast, but I'm glad I first experienced the reveals in publication order. The ending of 'Heir of Novron' hits different when you don't know all the ancient secrets yet.
2026-08-08 18:50:51
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The darkness in my heart was finally complete.
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I will make her back into the girl I knew.
Whether she likes it or not.
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I can’t stop watching her.
I’m not even sure I want to.
Taylor Lawson, blonde, beautiful, and totally oblivious to how much dangers she’s in.
She’s also the one juror in my upcoming murder trial that hasn’t been bought.
The one who can put me behind bars for a very long time.
I know I should execute her.
After all that’s what I do.
I am the Judge.
I eliminate threats to The Family.
And Taylor is a threat.
But I don’t want to kill her.
Possessing her, making her love me seems like a much better plan for this particular Juror.
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The publication order creates a perfect pacing of reveals. A mysterious reference in Book 2 of 'Revelations' might get a one-paragraph explanation in a 'Chronicles' book three years later. It feels like the world is slowly being uncovered in real-time, both for the characters and the reader. Reading it all chronologically in one go would flood you with information and spoil the slow, delicious drip-feed of mysteries that defined the original reading experience.
The purest, most enjoyable experience is the publication order of the core Riyria books: 'The Riyria Revelations' ('Theft of Swords', etc.) first, THEN go back and read 'The Riyria Chronicles'. Those chronicle books are like delicious dessert—extra adventures with characters you already love. Reading them first would be like eating your cake before the main course; it's still sweet, but the meal's structure is off. Save the prequel treats for after you're fully invested in the duo.
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