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Review: Drumindor (The Riyria Chronicles #5) by Michael J.Sullivan.

February 10, 2025 by Alan Behan Leave a Comment

Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis

HE PLANNED TO OBLITERATE AN ENTIRE CITY. HE THOUGHT NO ONE COULD STAND IN HIS WAY. BUT HE HADN’T HEARD OF RIYRIA.

When a master-craftsmen dwarf is fired, he threatens retaliation. The rogues-for-hire known as Riyria are commissioned to find and stop him. Traveling to the paradise resort of Tur Del Fur, the two are granted a lavish allowance that, along with the easy job, promises to turn the trip into a vacation. Everything would have been perfect except that the disgruntled employee’s last name is Berling and the target of his wrath is the legendary towers of Drumindor.

It’s been more than five years since the last adventure with Royce Melborn (a cynical ex-assassin) and Hadrian Blackwater (an idealistic ex-mercenary), a pair whose bonds of friendship are bound with blood. This is the 20th novel based in the world of Elan and the fifth in the Riyria Chronicle series.

Review

Brilliant, this was one of my most anticipated waits for a new Riyria book, and damn Michael J.Sullivan never disappoints. My favourite duo, Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater, are back with bang in a new epic adventure, and it’s fantastic like meeting up with very old friends after a long time.

Drumindor is the fifth book in the Riyria Chronicles series. What I absolutely love about these books is that they are so much fun to read. They can make you laugh and cry, and the humorous interactions throughout the book are really wonderful.

Everything the author writes turns to gold. The way in which Michael J. Sullivan is able to keep you glued to your seat throughout each book is amazing. Not to mention, the attachment he is able to build between the reader and the characters, it really is truly incredible. The worldbuilding and setting are amazing, and to keep coming up with brilliant plot after plot is a credit to his literary masterclass.

Beautifully written new and old characters that you will love, plenty of surprises, humour and twists, and turns that will keep you hooked from the start right up to the last page. With each book and series set in this world, it is like a jigsaw puzzle. When it comes together, it’s really amazing and mind-blowing.

In this latest book, we travel the city of Tur Del Fur, which sits on the steep coast next to Drumindor. Drumindor is an ancient structure built by the dwarves to keep a lid on a volcano from ever erupting. But when a disgruntled dwarf Gravis Berling is let go from his position in Drumindor. Angry and about to lose his home, his wife is sick, there’s only one way out, destroy Drumindor and take vengeance on those who wronged him.

When the plot is set in motion, there is only one thing to do, the Dynamic duo Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater are hired to stop the Dwarf at all costs from his madness But when an ancient old foe turns up, things are about to get very dark and intense. Can our deadly duo stop the wheels in motion and save the people and the city of Tur Del Fur from total destruction. Pick it up to find out. You won’t be disappointed.

If you love epic fantasy, an amazing set of wonderful, diverse characters, truly wonderful storytelling, then check out Michael J.Sullivan books. It’s a fantastic reading experience for any fan of fantasy. I can’t highly recommend this series enough..😁🔥⚔️🗡

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews, Sword and Sorcery Tagged With: Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

About Alan Behan

Right a bit about myself, I am married to my wonderful wife Catherine of 18 years, we have three beautiful girls together, 20, 18 and 14 years of age. They are my world as well as my books...😁 I work full time as industrial plumber, I'm 45 years old and my hobbies is spending time with my family and of course reading fantasy every chance I can get. I love supporting indie authors and getting the word out about their new books. My all-time favorite authors are Steven Erikson, Mark Lawrence and Robert Jordan and that's just to name a few.

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