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)
