Shadows upon Time

Sun Eater, Book 7

De: Christopher Ruocchio

Narrado por: Samuel Roukin

The seventh and final novel of the galaxy-spanning series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe at last lights the greatest fire humanity has ever seen

Ambitious universe-building combines with intimate character portraits for storytelling on a truly epic scale—for fans of Orson Scott Card, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Patrick Rothfuss, and Jack Campbell

The trumpet sounds.

The end has come at last. After his victory at Vorgossos, Hadrian Marlowe finds himself a fugitive, on the run not only from the Extrasolarians, but from his own people, the Sollan Empire he betrayed—and who betrayed him. Hidden safely beyond the borders of human space, Hadrian awaits the arrival of the one ally he has left: the Jaddian Prince Kaim-Olorin du Otranto.

What's more, the inhuman Cielcin have vanished, unseen for more than one hundred years. The armies of men have grown complacent, but Hadrian knows the truth: the Cielcin are gathering their strength, preparing for their final assault against the heart of all mankind.

Only Hadrian possesses the power to stem the tide: an ancient war machine, forged by the daimon machines at the dawn of time. The mighty Demiurge. With it, Hadrian must face not just the Cielcin horde, but their Prophet-King, and the dark gods it serves—the very gods who shaped the universe itself.

This must be.

©2025 Christopher Ruocchio (P)2025 Recorded Books

Ending ruins the story

You move through this 6-book epic, holding on to hope. I was disappointed to the point that it ruins the story for me. If you like ancient-style drama, please read on.

Absolutely spectacular

See title above. This series is unbelievable, and this final installment wraps it up beautifully.

Incredible!

What a conclusion to a magnificent series. The sun eater story is one that will be enjoyed for ages, very glad I listened.

An immediate classic

Can one wish for more! Epic in every way that matters. Poignant, heart breaking and uplifting — all in one go.

Probably Best of All-Time

This book, and the entire series, is probably one of the best works of all-time. A magnificent human achievement in consciousness and imagination. Roukin's narration brings the dimensionality component, absolutely perfect. What more can be said to convey the message that this book/series is one of the best things a mind can engage in?