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Shards of Earth

Shards of Earth

AdventureFantasy
Pages
592
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Eighty years after Earth's destruction by mysterious alien Architects, humanity's colonies remain vulnerable. Idris, a living weapon created to fight the Architects, now seeks a quiet retirement on a salvage vessel. But when his small ship uncovers a monumental discovery, Idris and his crew are thrust back into a galaxy-spanning conflict that could determine the fate of all life.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAdventurousThought-Provoking
Reluctant HeroFound Family

Genres

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera

About the author

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Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky (born Adrian Czajkowski) is a British science fiction and fantasy author, born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. He studied zoology and psychology at the University of Reading before working as a legal executive, becoming a full-time writer in 2018. His debut novel, Empire in Black and Gold (2008), opened the ten-book Shadows of the Apt series. His novel Children of Time won the 2016 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and began an ongoing series; his other work...

Characters

Idris TelemmierProtagonist
All characters in Shards of Earth

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shards of Earth need to be read in order?

    While Shards of Earth introduces a new overarching conflict and cast, it is the first book in a series. Readers will find a more complete experience by starting with this volume to understand the universe's unique history and character motivations.

  • How does Shards of Earth compare to Adrian Tchaikovsky's other works?

    Shards of Earth showcases Tchaikovsky's signature world-building and intricate alien species, similar to his Children of Time series, but shifts to a more space opera-focused narrative with a strong emphasis on first contact and galactic politics.

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