Ashes of Man
The fifth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.
The galaxy is burning.
With the Cielcin united under one banner, the Sollan Empire stands alone after the betrayal of the Commonwealth. The Prophet-King of the Cielcin has sent its armies to burn the worlds of men, and worse, there are rumors...whispers that Hadrian Marlowe is dead, killed in the fighting.
But it is not so. Hadrian survived with the help of the witch, Valka, and together they escaped the net of the enemy having learned a terrible truth: the gods that the Cielcin worship are real and will not rest until the universe is dark and cold.
What is more, the Emperor himself is in danger. The Prophet-King has learned to track his movements as he travels along the borders of Imperial space. Now the Cielcin legions are closing in, their swords poised to strike off the head of all mankind.
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Christopher Ruocchio
Christopher Ruocchio is a writer whose name is now firmly etched in the minds of science fiction and space opera enthusiasts, thanks to his Sun Eater series, which blends the epic sweep of fantasy with the vast, intricate worlds of science fiction. Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Christopher's passion for storytelling began at an early age. But it wasn’t just any story that captured his imagination; it was the ancient epics, the grandeur of history, and the sprawling universes of speculative fiction that pulled him in, setting the stage for what would become his literary career.
The Sun Eater
In The Sun Eater series, Christopher Ruocchio crafts a universe that feels both ancient and far-reaching, where the weight of history is always in motion, and every choice reverberates across millennia. Set in a future where the stars themselves seem to burn with the fury of gods, this epic saga blends the grandeur of space opera with the deep philosophical undertones of classic literature.
The Sun Eater consists of seven primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
