Are you a fan of Christopher Ruocchio’s books, and are curious to know when The Sun Eater Book 7 will be released? You’re not alone!
Fans of Christopher Ruocchio’s epic sci-fi series are eagerly awaiting news about the next—and possibly final—installment. After the dramatic events of the series’s sixth book, Ashes of Man, readers are desperate to know what’s next for Hadrian Marlowe and the fate of the galaxy.
For fans eagerly waiting for the final book, I have good news. The Sun Eater book 7, which is titled “Shadows Upon Time,” will be released this year!
The author is greatly influenced by the works of Frank Herbert and J.R.R. Tolkien, and he combined the science fiction and fantasy genres to create his magnum opus, which is loved by fans worldwide!
Blending the scope of Frank Herbert’s Dune with the introspection of Patrick Rothfuss’s The Name of the Wind, the Sun Eater series has become a standout in modern science fiction. It’s been highly praised by critics and fans alike, with most praising how the writing quality of the books has improved with each new installment in the series.
With six books already released, Christopher Ruocchio has built a universe rich in philosophy, political intrigue, alien empires, and one of the most complex protagonists in the genre. Each book raises the stakes, and anticipation for Book 7’s release date is higher than ever.
In this article, I’ll cover everything about The Sun Eater Book 7: expected release timeline and the plot synopsis. Scroll down for the latest news on Shadows Upon Time’s release date—and stay updated as more details emerge.
The Sun Eater Book 7 Release Date:
The author has officially announced that the book will be released this year and has also shared an exact release date!
“Shadows Upon Time” will officially hit the stores on November 18, 2025!
Although the author has said this will be the final book in the series, there’s a chance it might not be.
On Goodreads, the author described the book as “seemingly final” in the franchise. This means that the book may be the final installment in this epic sci-fi saga, but there’s a chance that at least one more book may come out if Christopher Ruocchio can’t wrap up the story in it.
The chances are slim, and I am only speculating based on a single word in the book’s description. The final confirmation will come from the author, whether there will be another book in the series or not, and this confirmation will come only when the seventh book, Shadows Upon Time, is released!
The Sun Eater Book 7 – “Shadows Upon Time” Synopsis:
“The seventh and final novel of the galaxy-spanning series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe at last lights the greatest fire humanity has ever seen!
The trumpet sounds.
The end has come at last. After his victory at Vorgossos, Hadrian Marlowe finds himself a fugitive, on the run not only from the Extrasolarians, but from his own people, the Sollan Empire he betrayed—and who betrayed him. Hidden safely beyond the borders of human space, Hadrian awaits the arrival of the one ally he has left: the Jaddian Prince Kaim-Olorin du Otranto.
Moreover, the inhuman Cielcin have vanished, unseen for over one hundred years. The armies of men have grown complacent, but Hadrian knows the truth: the Cielcin are gathering their strength, preparing for their final assault against the heart of all mankind.
Only Hadrian possesses the power to stem the tide: an ancient war machine, forged by the daimon machines at the dawn of time. The mighty Demiurge. With it, Hadrian must face not just the Cielcin horde, but their Prophet-King, and the dark gods it serves—the very gods who shaped the universe itself.“
Christopher Ruocchio’s Sun Eater Books in Order:
| Book Name: | Release Date: |
| Empire of Silence | July 2018 |
| Howling Dark | July 2019 |
| Demon in White | July 2020 |
| Kingdoms of Death | March 2022 |
| Ashes of Man | December 2022 |
| Disquiet Gods | April 2024 |
| Shadows Upon Time | November 2025 |
Is This The Final Book? Will There Be More Books in the Sun Eater Series?
As I mentioned above, there is a minor chance that Christopher Ruocchio may continue writing the series, but unless he shares a proper announcement, assume that The Sun Eater book 7 is the final book in the franchise!
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