Shadows Upon Time

Name: Shadows Upon Time
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Christopher Ruocchio
ISBN: 9798892731843

Author: Christopher Ruocchio

Series: Sun Eater

Narrator: Samuel Roukin

Unabridged: 44 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/18/2025

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction

Synopsis

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.

About Christopher Ruocchio

Christopher Ruocchio is the author of The Sun Eater, as well as the assistant editor at Baen Books, where he coedited the military SF anthology Star Destroyers and Space Pioneers. An avid student of history, philosophy, and religion, he has been writing since he was eight years old and sold his first book at twenty-two.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on October 02, 2025

ARC provided by the publisher—DAW Books—in exchange for an honest review. Shadows Upon Time is the brilliantly written concluding masterpiece that certified The Sun Eater as one of the best science fiction series in the history of the genre. Full written review to come, but my spoiler-free video revie......more

Goodreads review by Smitty1423 on November 23, 2025

The best ending of a series, especially a series where the author tells you how the story ends. This is my favorite book in the series. Gonna miss this story. 6/5......more

Goodreads review by King on June 23, 2025

REGARDING SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW: There will be NO MAJOR SPOILERS featured in this review. Rest assured, I am sensitive to the fact that I am amongst the first to experience this story, and I aim not to ruin that for you. THIS MUST BE. I am utterly bereft, and I am exhausted. To everybody in my statu......more

Goodreads review by Booksblabbering || Cait❣️ on September 28, 2025

You ever finish a book and stare at the wall? Finish a series that you already want to reread? Hi, yeah, it’s this. No spoilers for entire series: We get to see Hadrian come-of-age, go through a quarter life crisis, middle life, rebirth, and everything in between. The series tackles existential questio......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on November 23, 2025

4.0 Stars Spoiler Free Review Video: [URL not allowed] This was a solid conclusion to this epic sci fantasy series. It was generally what I expected and I suspect most readers will be happy with this ending. Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher.......more