Disquiet Gods

The sixth 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 end is nigh.

It has been nearly two hundred years since Hadrian Marlowe assaulted the person of the Emperor and walked away from war. From his Empire. His duty. From the will and service of the eldritch being known only as the Quiet. The galaxy lies in the grip of a terrible plague, and worse, the Cielcin have overrun the realms of men.

A messenger has come to Jadd, bearing a summons from the Sollan Emperor for the one-time hero. A summons, a pardon, and a plea. HAPSIS, the Emperor’s secret first-contact intelligence organization, has located one of the dreadful Watchers, the immense, powerful beings worshipped by the Pale Cielcin.

Called out of retirement and exile, the old hero—accompanied by his daughter, Cassandra—must race across the galaxy and against time to accomplish one last, impossible task:

To kill a god.

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Praise for Christopher Ruocchio’s Sun Eater Series:

“Christopher Ruocchio’s Sun Eater series has proven to be one of the brightest debuts by a new author in recent years . . . Comparable to Frank Herbert or Gene Wolfe . . . There’s never been a better time to dive into one of the best new works of epic space opera today, just as it begins to reach its ultimate crescendo.” — Analog

“Space opera fans will savor the rich details of Ruocchio’s far-future debut, which sets the scene for a complicated series. Readers who like a slow-building story with a strong character focus will find everything they’re looking for in this series opener.” — Publishers Weekly

“Although stretched across a vast array of planets, the story line is often more focused on the intimate than on the expanse, giving it a wonderful emotional punch. This wow book is a must for fans of Pierce Brown and Patrick Rothfuss.” — Library Journa