Drumindor

Riyria Chronicles, Book 5

By: Michael J. Sullivan

Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds

Length: 20 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2024 Michael J. Sullivan (P)2024 Recorded Books

The overall story

I loved all of it . The whole book . Every twist and turn. The joy the tears. It’s total completeness.

another epic adventure

So glad to had a story with these 2 again it's like they never left, Great story and awesome narration

Less than expected

I have followed Riyria from the beginning and always enjoy the narration of Tim Gerard Reynolds. I appreciate that this story was trying to give us a deeper look into the relationships of the main characters. The storyline is problematic, however, and some of the relevance of events don't necessarily make much sense.

This book is a prequel to other books, and that is fine, but there still needs to be some clearly connectivity.

Only on chapter 4 and I’m obsessed!

Thank you Mr Sullivan for bringing this to life!!! Bingeing this today and tomorrow wooo!!!!

Enjoyable but less than hoped for

With all the hype from previous books about what happened in Drumendor, I was expecting more action and peril. Most of that was shoved to the end. From the end note, it seems like, perhaps,what could have been was toned down based on what other fans were writing and wanting. The book was about 90% leisure and lore and about 10% action and peril. I would have preferred 50-50 or 60-40 based on the hype, but it was still good overall.

SO GOOD.

Every book in this series is so good. Should be Solid 5 stars. Go ahead, start reading today! you won't regret it!

Michael knocks it out of the park again

If you’ve followed the series in its entirety you’ll absolutely love this. If you’ve just have listened to the Riyria series you love revisiting them. I didn’t realize how much I needed another Ryria tale until I listened to this. So don’t wait, go ahead and purchase this.

More nostalgic than innovational,more incredible as the finishing touches to an era than a stand-alone adventure.

I'm proud to say that I have finished listening to Drumindor,(I unfortunately missed the kickstarter)
My favorite part is the nostalgic climb and all the drama of THE love affair.Having read all the other books before this I fully appreciate the many nods to old friends,and I have also missed Mr Sullivan's distinctive humor in the story telling.

Having the heavy responsibility to make the series come full circle,the plotline inevitably feels a bit like juggling with too many balls in the air,but Mr Sullivan never disappoints, and he is certainly more than capable of tying up all the lose ends (and even some tucked ends) by the end.

I also want to say that I truly appreciate Mr Sullivan's books( and Mrs Sullivan's afterwords,the Farilane afterword was much appreciated as I cried through the ending)
I'm certain I'm not alone in feeling sad for the period of short goodbye,and hope to say the long hello to The Cycle, in the near future.

I love these guys!

Blackwater and Melbourne are my favorite odd couple partners. This book was like hanging out with good old friends. I look forward to more adventures with this crew.

Stands alone and strong!

Another story from our favorite characters that added. Ore meat to the bone. Enjoyed every minute and as always a special thanks to Tim Gerard Reynolds who brings Michael’s characters to life!