title: Age of Swords: Book Two of The Legends of the First Empire
author:  Michael J. Sullivan 
description: <b>Praise for Michael J. Sullivan</b><br /> <br /> If you enjoy epic fantasy, and are perhaps hungering for something with timeless appeal, then I highly recommend picking up <i>Age of Myth</i>.<b>The BiblioSanctum</b>, on<i> Age of Myth</i><br /> <b><i></i></b><br /> Hair-raising escapes, flashy sword fights, and faithful friendship complete the formula for good old-fashioned escapist fun.<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><i>, </i>on<i> Theft of Swords</i><br /> <br /> Filled with adventure and clever dialogue and featuring a pair of not-quite-heroes whose loyalties to each other provide them with their greatest strength, this epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller.<b><i>Library Journal</i></b><i>, </i>on<i> Theft of Swords</i><br /> <br /> With less gore and a smaller cast of characters than George R. R. Martins Song of Ice and Fire but equally satisfying, Sullivans epic fantasy will be gaining fans at exponential rates.<b><i>Library Journal</i></b><i>, </i>on<i> The Rose and the Thorn</i>
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  PRAISE FOR SULLIVAN’S WORK  
    
  
  “Age of Myth bears the hallmark storytelling genius that we have all come to
  love of Michael’s work. It’s fast-paced, intimate, and beautifully
  cultivated.” — Fantasy Book Review on Age of Myth  
    
  
  “Sullivan’s ability to craft an engaging and captivating fantasy world
  surpasses most any other fantasy author out there, and puts him alongside
  names like Sanderson and Jordan.” — Fantasy Book Review on Age of Swords  
    
  
  “In this powerful third book (after Age of Swords) of a projected six-book
  series, Sullivan continues providing excellent world building and character
  development . . . Sullivan also gifts readers with complex lives for his
  characters, filled with tests, triumphs, and tragedies . . . Sullivan’s fans
  will be delighted.” — Publishers Weekly on Age of War  
    
  
  “All I can say, after the wild ride I have been on, is that I NEED to read the
  next installment in this series, Age of Death, as soon as possible!” — Genre
  Minx Boo