Imperium Descent: Volume I

By: Christopher Hopper

Narrated by: Christopher Hopper

Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

The Imperium has reigned for 4,000 years...but are its days numbered?

For four millennia, the 16 planets of the Imperium sector have served as a bastion of peace against the Chaosic Regions. The Imperium's legacy can be attributed to the formidable military power of the Stratus, the enforcers of the Supreme and the Senate. However, as is often the case with empires, it is the smallest cracks that threaten to shatter their foundations.

Could this be the beginning of the end?

A dishonorably discharged stratusaire struggles to recall why he was expelled from the only life he has ever known. Now working as a mercenary on the sector's most profitable mining planet, he is haunted by mysterious memories. Before long, he finds himself in conflict with the very government he once served.

Can he survive being pursued by those he was once trained alongside?

Simultaneously, the royal heir to a planetary throne is confronted with the harsh realities of her family's rule. As a result of her curiosity, she finds herself entangled in matters of statecraft that surpass her status and experience.

Will she prioritize her family's legacy or the lives of those under her rule?

Step into the captivating universe of Imperium Descent, created by the best-selling and award-winning author Christopher Hopper. Audiences have hailed it as a space opera brimming with engaging characters, intrigue, and thrilling action. Begin your journey with volume one today!

Author's note: Imperium Descent: Volume I is not a stand-alone book, but rather the first installment in an enthralling multi-book series.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Somnium Publishing (P)2022 Somnium Publishing

Critic reviews

“Hopper is Zahn, Herbert, and Sanderson all in one. Majestic!” (Mike Kim, USA Today and New York Times best-selling author)

excellent compelling story

I do not like to necessarily reveal a lot of spoilers within a story. especially this one because it has such depth and flavor. it was a joy of read and enjoy to listen to. it was interesting that my wife downloaded it before I had a chance to. she also found it to be very engaging. this is Christopher hoppers first attempt at a narrated story of his own. voice actors are extremely talented giving the variety of voices they must use. just consider Jeffrey Kiefer and RC bray. here the author is also the narrator. what is enjoyable about this is not only the narration but also his use of his characters

Epic Introduction

What a start! This is just another masterpiece created by Christopher Hopper! I’m already obsessed and impatiently waiting for the next installment of the Imperium Descent storyline!

Great story well performed.

I've read all of Hopper's books, this is the first one I've listened to. It's a lot of fun to listen too, and it's a great story.

Such a great listen

Hopper really does a great job bringing these characters to life. The amount of-characters brought to life was incredible. The diversity here was crazy good.
Wow!

The fight for human rights

I love the beginning of a story about a battle of human rights. Take a righteous rich family and make them question their beliefs about humans rights.

Fantastic

Christopher Hopper has done it again, just finished and I am already looking forward to book 2 of this space opera series. Couldn’t ask for much better.

Great Book

Great book to share. The story is amazing, the description, narration. Mr. Hopper is awesome, not only writing but also now narrating. Thanks for such a great story

Awesome story!

This story was very well written, and Mr. Hopper seems to have found a new talent in narration. I was pleasantly surprised by how much life he gave the story. Very well done.

Quite a surprise!

I bought this audit book at random, intrigued by the snippet written. It was amazing.
The author reading the his own story was quite a delightful surprise! He had different voices for each character displaying not only his written talent but his entertaining talent. The story itself is well thought out. Great world building details along with character growth.
Definitely give this story a try, you will not be disappointed.

I couldn’t stop listening

Great start to the story. I am very excited to see where it goes next!