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Howling Dark

Book Two
Series: Sun Eater
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Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio is a Sci-Fi and Fantasy novel that follows the epic journey of Hadrian Marlowe as he seeks to end an ancient cosmic war. Marlowe's mission leads him through the farthest reaches of space, encountering alien cultures and existential threats. Balancing deep philosophical questions and thrilling action, the book explores themes of civilisation, conflict, and the search for identity in a vast universe.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic space operas infused with deep philosophical musings and intense action. Set in a richly detailed universe, it combines elements of high fantasy and hard science fiction, featuring a protagonist on a quest across the stars facing existential threats. Fans of intricate world-building and character-driven narratives will find this an enthralling read.

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Howling Dark

Hadrian Marlowe may be revered as a hero and despised as a murderer, but there's only one way to hear his true story: relayed in his own words, in this incredible fusion of space opera and epic fantasy.

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The second 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.

Howling Dark

Hadrian Marlowe is lost.

For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries.

Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind.

If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails... the galaxy will burn.

Series: Sun Eater

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473218307

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 688

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About the Author

Christopher Ruocchio is a novelist writing in the tradition of Dune and The Book of the New Sun. He is an editorial assistant working for a US publishing house, and lives in North Carolina, USA.

You can learn more at cruoochio.wordpress.com or by following @CPRuocchio on twitter.

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