“Where are you from, Hadrian?” “Hintindar originally—a little village south of here in Rhenydd.” “Originally? What’s that supposed to mean? You got… — Michael J. Sullivan Hadrian Copy Share Image
Slaying dragons, melting witches, and banishing demons is all fun and games until someone loses a sidekick—then it’s personal. The bad guy… — Michael J. Sullivan Bad guy Copy Share Image
You accidentally punched him?” Wyatt asked, suppressing a chuckle. “I’m not sure you have a full understanding of the whole bodyguard thing. — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“There are no honorable causes. There is no good or evil. Evil is only what we all call those who oppose us.” — Michael J. Sullivan Evil Copy Share Image
“Losing leaves a bitter taste that lingers long after the sweetness of victory has been forgotten.” — Michael J. Sullivan Anger Copy Share Image
“There always seemed to be a better way, except when it came to people. Once broken, people couldn't be repaired.” — Michael J. Sullivan Better way Copy Share Image
“It’s only nice not being wanted for murder if you’ve actually killed someone. Otherwise, what’s the point? Besides, what makes you think… — Michael J. Sullivan Murder Copy Share Image
“Power has a way of seducing by saying what you want to hear. Remember, it's easier to believe an outlandish lie confirming… — Michael J. Sullivan Fantasy Copy Share Image
Royce looked back down at the stream below. "She doesn't even know me. What if she doesn't like me? Few people do."… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“You can go back to blacksmithing in Hintindar and live a quiet happy life. Do me a favor and marry some pretty… — Michael J. Sullivan Funny Copy Share Image
“Hadrian discovered that the most fascinating thing about plummeting in total darkness wasn’t the odd sense of euphoria instilled from the free… — Michael J. Sullivan Darkness Copy Share Image
“If given a choice between a potentially great hardship and doing nothing, people gravitate toward what was most familiar and comfortable. That… — Michael J. Sullivan Leader Copy Share Image
“After catching an arrow in the back and passing out in Tom the Feather’s barnyard, Hadrian had woken up on a comfortable… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Been meddling, have you?” Royce asked, looking around at the hive of activity. “You must admit they didn’t have much in the… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Right. And our first job is to teach her to give a speech on the Grand Balcony in three days.” “That does… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Will nodded toward Hadrian. “Look at the swords he’s carrying. A man wearing one—maybe he knows how to use it, maybe not.… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
This book is entirely dedicated to my wife, Robin Sullivan. Some have asked how it is I write such strong women without… — Michael J. Sullivan Book Copy Share Image
“I think comfort can be a curse, an addiction that without warning or notice erodes hope. Live it long enough and the… — Michael J. Sullivan Comfort Copy Share Image
“And we can’t afford to miss again. We’ll have to literally stab him in the back.” “If we do that, the people… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“How's your foot?” Hadrian asked. “It hurts.” “He had a good hold.” “Bit right through my boot.” “Yeah, that looked painful.” “So… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“lying was a betrayal to one’s self. It’s evidence of self-loathing. When you are so ashamed of your actions, thoughts, or intentions,… — Michael J. Sullivan Accepting yourself Copy Share Image
There are still eight of us,” Guy pointed out. “Not exactly an even fight.” “I was thinking the same thing,” Mauvin said.… — Michael J. Sullivan Ashes Copy Share Image
“I notice you didn’t include a blade with your new attire,” Royce said. “Not even a little jeweled dagger.” “Lords no.” Albert… — Michael J. Sullivan Expectations Copy Share Image
What’s going on?” Royce asked as throngs of people suddenly moved toward him from the field and the castle interior. “I mentioned… — Michael J. Sullivan Castles Copy Share Image
And now she has you seizing control of my army.” “Your army? I thought this was Gaunt’s.” “So did he. — Michael J. Sullivan Army Copy Share Image
It was a trap after all,” Alric said. He turned to Royce. “My apologies for doubting your sound paranoia. — Michael J. Sullivan Apology Copy Share Image
“That’s why you shouldn’t make vows. The moment you do, fate starts conspiring to shove them down your throat.” — Michael J. Sullivan Fate Copy Share Image
“Myron took the moment to sit down on the stone bench behind him and whispered to Hadrian, “You were right. Life outside… — Michael J. Sullivan Books Copy Share Image
“It's not easy to subdue a person bigger than you and not hurt him in the process." "Well, I think I found… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“The two of them just sort of clicked, like old friends who’d just met. Friends-at-first-sight, if there was such a thing.” — Michael J. Sullivan Old friends Copy Share Image
“They’ll probably gang up on you this time.” “Lovely! Any advice?” “Pray.” “Which god?” “All of them.” — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“You look concerned." "Just that if you've started another war, I'd like a heads-up is all." "The level of confidence you have… — Michael J. Sullivan Confidence Copy Share Image
Hadrian drew two swords from his sides in a single elegant motion. He flipped one around letting it spin against his palm… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“A beautiful day might bring disaster, while a day that begins trapped inside an ancient toom, might be the best one of… — Michael J. Sullivan Beautiful day Copy Share Image
“Verily, for nine hundred years have I lost. Everyone I knew is dead, the empire gone, and who knows in what state… — Michael J. Sullivan Fantasy Copy Share Image
Each killing steals a bit of humanity until a murderer is nothing more than an animal. A hunger replaces the spirit. A… — Michael J. Sullivan Animal Copy Share Image
“It wasn’t necessary. Wilmer offered his piece of the map in exchange for a fair share. His only condition was to come… — Michael J. Sullivan Fair share Copy Share Image
You think you’re a very clever fellow, don’t you?” Saldur challenged. “No, Your Grace,” Merrick replied. “Clever is the man who makes… — Michael J. Sullivan Clever Copy Share Image
Aren’t you going to say, I told you so?” Hadrian whispered. “What would be the point in that?” “Oh, so you’re saying… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
“Royce smiled. “See, you can always count on people doing what is best for themselves.” “Like I did?” Hadrian said. The smile… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
