• Empire of Silence (2018)
• Howling Dark (2019)
• Demon in White (2020)
• Kingdoms of Death (2022)
• Ashes of Man (2023)
• Disquiet Gods (2024)
• Shadows Upon Time (2025)
• Novellas:
• The Lesser Devil (2020)
• Queen Amid Ashes (2021)
• The Dregs of Empire (2023)

The Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio is an epic science fiction/fantasy saga set in a sprawling interstellar empire. The narrative centers around Hadrian Marlowe, a noble born into a powerful family. In the first three books, “Empire of Silence,” “Howling Dark,” and “Demon in White,” Hadrian’s life unfolds against the backdrop of a galactic empire at war with an enigmatic alien race known as the Cielcin.

As Hadrian navigates political intrigue and confronts cosmic forces, the series delves into rich world-building, blending space opera, epic fantasy, and military science fiction. The story is marked by Hadrian’s complex character development, moral choices, and exploration of ancient mysteries within the vast universe.

In addition to these books, “Kingdoms of Death” and “Ashes of Man” continue the Sun Eater series, adding further layers to Hadrian Marlowe’s journey and expanding on the series’ overarching narrative. The series as a whole explores themes of self-discovery, morality, and the mysteries of a universe steeped in ancient technologies and powerful beings.