The Death of Dulgath — Michael J. Sullivan

Three times they tried to kill her. Then a professional was hired. So was Riyria. 
When the last member of the oldest noble family in Avryn is targeted for assassination, Riyria is hired to foil the plot. Three years have passed since the war-weary mercenary Hadrian and the cynical ex-assassin Royce joined forces to start life as rogues-for-hire. Things have gone well enough until they're asked to help prevent a murder. Now they must venture into an ancient corner of the world to save a mysterious woman who knows more about Royce than is safe and cares less about herself than is sane.

From the best-selling author of The Riyria Revelations comes the third installment of The Riyria Chronicles. Although part of a series, it's designed to thrill both new readers looking for fun, fast-paced fantasy and Riyria veterans wishing to reunite with old friends. For those who do wish to experience the entire Riyria saga, two reading options exist:

• Order of Publication: Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron | The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of Dulgath 

• Chronological Order: The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of Dulgath | Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron 

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL'S RIYRIA BOOKS

"This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller." -- Library Journal on Theft of Swords

"A delightful, entertaining and page-turning read that reminds us just how enjoyable, and how good The Riyria Revelations series is. A must-buy for all fantasy lovers." -- The Founding Fields on Rise of Empire

"Heir of Novron is the conclusion to the Riyria Revelations, cementing it in a position as a new classic of modern fantasy: traditional in setting, but extremely unconventional in, well, everything else." -- Drying Ink on Heir of Novron

"Snappy banter, desperate stakes, pulse-pounding swordplay, and good old-fashioned heroics are all on full display here." -- 52 Book Reviews on The Crown Tower

"The Rose and the Thorn is full of mystery, adventure, betrayal and just plain awesome." -- Fantasy Faction on The Rose and the Thorn

The reality is that Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater are possibly two of my favourite fictional characters ever." -- Fantasy Book Review on The Death of Dulgath