Ashes of Man
The Sun Eater: Book Five
Astra Publishing House · Print & ebook · December 5, 2023
Now in paperback, 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.
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- Who it’s for
- For when you want a sustained, immersive read with serious series energy.
- Genres
- Space Opera, Epic Fantasy, Military Sci-Fi
- Published
- Astra Publishing House, December 5, 2023
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Now in paperback, 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.
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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. This compelling, genre-blending tale of a man-turned-legend is a must-read for space opera and epic fantasy fans alike.
Series Momentum
For when you want a sustained, immersive read with serious series energy.
Come here for
- Christopher Ruocchio’s series momentum
- dark, expansive genre-melding
Expect
- military fantasy scale
- space-opera breadth
Where it sits
| Space Opera | 98% |
|---|---|
| Epic Fantasy | 75% |
| Military Sci-Fi | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Hard Sci-Fi
- Space Opera
- Alien Contact
- Authors
- Christopher Ruocchio, Samuel Roukin, Recorded Books
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Published
- December 5, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Hard Sci-Fi