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Synopsis
The fourth 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 trapped. For nearly a century, he has been a guest of the Emperor, forced into the role of advisor, a prisoner of his own legend. But the war is changing. Mankind is losing. The Cielcin are spilling into human space from the fringes, picking their targets with cunning precision. The Great Prince Syriani Dorayaica is uniting their clans, forging them into an army and threat the likes of which mankind has never seen. And the Empire stands alone. Now the Emperor has no choice but to give Hadrian Marlowe—once his favorite knight—one more impossible task: journey across the galaxy to the Lothrian Commonwealth and convince them to join the war. But not all is as it seems, and Hadrian’s journey will take him far beyond the Empire, beyond the Commonwealth, impossibly deep behind enemy lines.
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Is Kingdoms of Death appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this space opera contains substantial war violence, political intrigue, and mature themes about captivity and humanity's survival against an alien threat. Language and brief mature content likely present.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic galactic warfare, legendary heroes on impossible missions, and high-stakes diplomatic quests will be riveted by Hadrian's journey deep into enemy territory.