Spoils of War
Tales of the Apt is a companion series to the best-selling Shadows of the Apt, gathering together short stories from disparate places and supplementing them with a wealth of new tales written especially for the series. Together, they combine to provide a different perspective, an alternative history that parallels and unfolds alongside the familiar one, filling in the gaps and revealing intriguing backstories for many established characters. A must read for any fan of the Shadows of the Apt books, where epic fantasy meets steampunk and so much more.
“The whole Shadows of the Apt series has been one of the most original creations in modern fantasy” – Upcoming4.me
“A page-turning ride to its superb finale” – FantasyBookCritic
“Tchaikovsky makes a good and enjoyable mix between a medieval looking world and the presence of technology” – Starburst Magazine
Contents:
- Introduction by the Author
- Introduction by the Publisher
- To Own the Sky
- Ironclads
- Spoils of War
- Camouflage
- The Shadows of Their Lamps
- The Dreams of Avaris
- The Prince
- Shadow Hunters
- Sword and Circle
- Idle Hands
- An Old Man in a Harsh Season
- Brass Mantis
- About the Author
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Adrian Tchaikovsky
In the realm of speculative fiction, where the boundaries between science and imagination blur, Adrian Tchaikovsky writes with the precision of a biologist and the curiosity of a philosopher. Known for weaving evolutionary theory into alien worlds and giving sentience to the most unexpected of creatures, he crafts stories that challenge not just what it means to be human—but what it means to be alive.
Tchaikovsky’s breakout novel, Children of Time, didn’t just introduce readers to a distant planet populated by hyper-intelligent spiders—it redefined what readers expect from space opera. Bold, cerebral, and emotionally resonant, the book went on to win the Arthur C. Clarke Award, with its sequel Children of Ruin deepening the saga’s exploration of consciousness, cooperation, and survival. In 2023, the Children of Time series earned the Hugo Award for Best Series, a fitting recognition for stories that dare to look evolution in the eye and ask: what if?
Tales of the Apt
Tales of the Apt consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Shadows of the Apt
