Christopher Ruocchio – Empire of Silence | Science Fiction Hardcover
Publisher & Edition Details
Publisher: Gollancz
Year: 2018
Edition: First Edition
Printing Details: First Printing (full number line 1–10), unclipped jacket priced at £16.99
Condition
- Overall: Like new/Very Good condition.
- Binding: Firm and undamaged
- Pages: Clean and undamaged
- Dust Jacket: Clean, vibrant, undamaged and in protective archival grade covering.
- Other Notes: Rare first UK edition.
Features & Themes
Key Elements: Galactic empire politics, reluctant hero, ancient alien tech, philosophical space opera
Notable Aspects: Debut novel; first in the *Sun Eater* series; lauded by fans of Dune and Hyperion
Blurb / Summary
Hadrian Marlowe is not a hero. He is not the saviour of mankind or the destroyer of worlds—though he has been called both. In this stunning debut that blends the gravitas of classic space opera with the introspection of literary sci-fi, Ruocchio introduces a galaxy teetering between decay and rebirth. As Hadrian flees his privileged life and rejects the arcane path of his noble house, he embarks on a journey that will span worlds, encounter ancient beings, and ignite a myth that reshapes all of history.
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