--- product_id: 409746841 title: "Empire of Silence: The universe-spanning science fiction epic" price: "€ 37.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/409746841-empire-of-silence-the-universe-spanning-science-fiction-epic store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Top-ranked space opera Hero vs. monster conflict Galaxy-spanning epic Empire of Silence: The universe-spanning science fiction epic **Price:** € 37.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Ignite your imagination with the space opera redefining epic storytelling! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Empire of Silence: The universe-spanning science fiction epic - **How much does it cost?** € 37.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/409746841-empire-of-silence-the-universe-spanning-science-fiction-epic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Genre Blend:** Ranked #7 in Galactic Empire Sci-Fi and #23 in Space Operas, this book is the definitive conversation starter in any professional circle. - • **Instant FOMO for Sci-Fi Fans:** Don’t miss out on the series that’s been compared to Dune and The Name of the Wind — elevate your weekend reading game now. - • **Epic Universe, Unmatched Scale:** Dive into a galaxy-spanning saga that blends space opera with epic fantasy, perfect for the millennial manager craving immersive storytelling. - • **Complex Protagonist, Real Stakes:** Experience Hadrian Marlowe’s morally charged journey — a hero, a monster, and everything in between. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Highly Rated:** Join thousands of readers who gave it a 4.6/5 rating, making it a must-have for your curated bookshelf. ## Overview Empire of Silence is the first book in the Sun Eater series by Gollancz, weighing just 0.44 lbs. It’s a critically acclaimed, galaxy-spanning science fiction epic blending space opera and fantasy, featuring Hadrian Marlowe’s morally complex journey. Ranked top 10 in Galactic Empire Sci-Fi and boasting a 4.6-star rating from nearly 700 reviews, it’s a must-read for fans of immersive, high-stakes sci-fi narratives. ## Description Hadrian Marlowe, a man revered as a hero and despised as a murderer, chronicles his tale in the galaxy-spanning debut of the Sun Eater series, merging the best of space opera and epic fantasy. It was not his war. On the wrong planet, at the right time, for the best reasons, Hadrian Marlowe started down a path that could only end in fire. The galaxy remembers him as a hero: the man who burned every last alien Cielcin from the sky. They remember him as a monster: the devil who destroyed a sun, casually annihilating four billion human lives--even the Emperor himself--against Imperial orders. But Hadrian was not a hero. He was not a monster. He was not even a soldier. Fleeing his father and a future as a torturer, Hadrian finds himself stranded on a strange, backwater world. Forced to fight as a gladiator and navigate the intrigues of a foreign planetary court, he will find himself fighting a war he did not start, for an Empire he does not love, against an enemy he will never understand. Read what everyone is saying about Empire of Silence : ' A good read . . . a space opera with a feudal, in many ways medieval society where religion holds sway and heretics are extravagantly tortured . . . most of the technology is like magic . . . I've not read sci-fi of this type for some time ' Mark Lawrence, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Prince of Thorns 'The Name of the Wind but in space . . . an excellent SF story' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' Everything from the dialogue, the action, to the worldbuilding is simply excellent and I loved damn near every page of this book' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' A fantastic interstellar fantasy tale . . . Just terrific and leaves you waiting desperately for the next instalment in this new series' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' Great protagonist, great supporting cast, incredibly creative worldbuilding, in a world that feels truly huge' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Superb. It really is a mix of Dune & Name of the Wind . Brilliant insightful writing too. One of the most refreshing space operas to come along in years . Loved. It' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book took me for one hell of a ride, that's for sure . . . It kept me reading for hours and hours at a time' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Set in a sweeping sci-fi political landscape that rivals anything constructed by Herbert . . . This is great, great stuff. 5-stars ' Justin Call, author of Master of Sorrows Review: Rocchio is an amazing author - I love this series and am actually reading the Ashes of Man right now. This first book although not the best book in the Sun eater is still good. It just keeps getting better in each book. Thoroughly recommend this series. Review: Genial libro - Este es mi libro favorito es una pasada, lleno de aventuras y emociones. ## Features - Item Trademark: GOLLANCZ - manufacturer: Gollancz - Item Weight: kilograms, pounds, 0.9700339528, 0.44 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #87,162 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Galactic Empire Science Fiction #23 in Space Operas #70 in First Contact Science Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 699 Reviews | ## Images ![Empire of Silence: The universe-spanning science fiction epic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+uYGSqNCL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rocchio is an amazing author *by M***S on 14 January 2024* I love this series and am actually reading the Ashes of Man right now. This first book although not the best book in the Sun eater is still good. It just keeps getting better in each book. Thoroughly recommend this series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genial libro *by R***S on 15 September 2025* Este es mi libro favorito es una pasada, lleno de aventuras y emociones. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by P***P on 19 August 2025* Slow paced but a great read with good character and world building. Have already bought the second in the series but may have to have patience if it doesn't speed up. Great prose though. ## Frequently Bought Together - Empire of Silence: The universe-spanning science fiction epic (Sun Eater) - Howling Dark: Book Two (Sun Eater) - Demon in White: Book Three (Sun Eater) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/409746841-empire-of-silence-the-universe-spanning-science-fiction-epic](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/409746841-empire-of-silence-the-universe-spanning-science-fiction-epic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-20*