Christopher Ruocchio · science fiction series

The Sun Eater books in order

A completed science-fantasy space-opera series following Hadrian Marlowe across a galaxy-spanning war between humanity and the Cielcin, with companion novellas and short-story collections set in the same universe.

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1

Empire of Silence
Book 1 · novel · 2018

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2

The Lesser Devil
Book 1.5 · novella · 2020 Optional

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3

Howling Dark
Book 2 · novel · 2019

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4

Queen Amid Ashes
Book 2.5 · novella · 2021 Optional

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5

Tales of the Sun Eater, Vol. 1
Book 2.6 · short-story-collection · 2021 Optional

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6

Demon in White
Book 3 · novel · 2020

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7

Tales of the Sun Eater, Vol. 2
Book 3.5 · short-story-collection · 2022 Optional

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8

Kingdoms of Death
Book 4 · novel · 2022

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9

Ashes of Man
Book 5 · novel · 2022

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10

Tales of the Sun Eater, Vol. 3
Book 5.5 · short-story-collection · 2023 Optional

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11

The Dregs of Empire
Book 5.6 · novella · 2023 Optional

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12

Tales of the Sun Eater, Vol. 4
Book 5.7 · short-story-collection · 2025 Optional

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13

Disquiet Gods
Book 6 · novel · 2024

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14

Shadows Upon Time
Book 7 · novel · 2025

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The Sun Eater books in order

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