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Howling Dark

Sun Eater, Book 2

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Howling Dark

Written by: Christopher Ruocchio
Narrated by: Samuel Roukin
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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.

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 400 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.

©2019 Christopher Ruocchio (P)2019 Recorded Books First Contact Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction Interstellar
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The stylistic choise to have the narrator always alluding to the future and all the horrible things that are going to happen (or have happened since the main character is telling us his story) is still annoying. But the main character himself is growing on me. he dosnt feel quite so pompous in this second book as the first. Even as the plot elevates him, he has found a modicum of humility. Not much, but just enough.
Overall its a good enough book to make me forget its writen in first person.

The beginning of a monstrous hero

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A perfect continuation of the series. It took me a little while to get into book 1 but book 2 had me engaged immediately. I find the writing style unique in its ability walk the line between too much detail and too little forward progress. somehow it works and keeps you engaged. Also a big fan of the narrator!

Impressive Detail

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Slow plot, but the authors prose keeps you thoroughly engaged throughout. Its a free, 28 hour book that I got through without mich trouble. Cant gice it anything below 5

Very Good

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Great story, amazing world building, but got a bit repetitive with some of the historical references.

Could have used some editing

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/kaɪˈmɪərə, kɪ-, -mɛər-/ ky-MEER-ə, kih-, -⁠MAIR-;

It might not have bothered me but it comes up so much, you'd think a professional word speaker would learn how to speak the words correctly.

Chimera

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