Christopher Ruocchio is the internationally award-winning author of The Sun Eater, a space opera fantasy series, and the former Junior Editor at Baen Books, where he edited several anthologies. His work has also appeared in Marvel comics. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University, where he studied English Rhetoric and the Classics. Christopher has been writing since he was eight and sold his first novel, Empire of Silence, at twenty-two. His books have appeared in five languages. Christopher lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, Jenna.
Praise for Empire of Silence:
"Empire of Silence is epic science fiction at its most genuinely
epic. Ruocchio has made something fascinating here, and I
can't wait to see what he does next." —James S.A. Corey, New York
Times-bestselling author of The Expanse novels
"Christopher Ruocchio's Empire of Silence is epic-scale space opera
in the tradition of Iain M. Banks and Frank Herbert's
Dune, without being a clone of either of them. His is a
welcome new voice in science fiction." —Eric Flint, author of
the bestselling 1632 series
“Empire of Silence has the sweep and political complexity of Dune
(though no sandworms). It builds to a blazing climax, followed by a
satisfying conclusion. I recommend the book.” —David Drake,
bestselling author of the RCN Series
“Empire of Silence is a rich tapestry of future history and
worldbuilding, a galactic-sized story of a hero, a tyrant, but
portrayed as a man.” —Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times-bestselling
author of The Dark Between the Stars
“Empire of Silence packs in action and erudition in equal measure.
This is a gripping first installment in a space opera that delivers
both high-adrenaline thrills and hard-earned wisdom about the human
spirit.” —D.J. Butler, author of Witchy Eye
“A richly imagined epic, briskly and vividly told.” —R.M. Meluch,
author of the Tour of the Merrimack series
“A craftsman of rare ability, Christopher Ruocchio lures you into a
future filled with danger, action, irony, vaulting prose, and a
few, precious dollops of hope.” —David Brin, author of Earth and
The Postman
"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 Journal (starred
review)
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