Devil's Rest Book Club

he political tension rises! In today’s episode Hadrian visits an alienage with Valka and the count’s children, Valka and Hadrian continue to become closer, and Hadrian is told to back away from the count’s children by Gilliam Vas. On today’s episode we discuss themes related to the expression of ethics and responsibility in an authoritarian environment, jealousy, and the gradual growth of loving a flawed person.Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 50, 51, and 52 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at mailto:[email protected].

Brothers in arms have been reunited! In today’s episode Hadrian laments at his mistakes that have lead him to be trapped once again in a gilded cage, Hadrian sees the Cilecin he spoke with executed for the triumph he attends, and he meets with Pallino and attempts to reconcile.On today’s episode we discuss themes related to repairing relationships, human worth, image, and the many mistakes that Hadrian has made and how he continues to learn and grow. Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 47-49 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at mailto:[email protected].

Valka has entered the building! In today’s episode, we discuss the start of Hadrian’s imprisonment in his new gilded cage. Hadrian appears changed by his time in Collosso, and behaves differently at court than he once behaved at Devil’s Rest. He meets the heirs to Emesh, and attends Collosso in the box once again, seeing some he knows fall to the gladiators. Lastly and most important, we meet a Xenoologist, Dr. Valka Onderra, which Hadrian has alluded to throughout the story thus far. Hadrian makes it clear that this person is of deep importance, and he appears to be falling HARD for her. On today’s episode we discuss themes related to trauma, emotional suppression, and a variety of world building details related to the world of Emesh as well as Jadd. Also clearly present in our discussion is the focus on Valka as a character, how she mirrors Hadrian in some ways, and the types of relationships that change our life forever just for having met them.Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 44-46 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at mailto:[email protected].

Finally! Hadrian Marlowe has met his first Cielcin in a most unlikely of places, a cell. In this episode Hadrian’s conflict with Switch continues through lack of communication. As this separation continues, Hadrian finds an opportunity to slip away, using his language skills to talk his way to where the Cielcin is being kept. He has his first conversation with one of the pale, and feels unsure that it is a monster, because he believes that it is afraid to die. While doing so, Hadrian is stunned and brought before the Count of Emesh, now with his identity fully revealed. Hadrian is now caught in a gilded cage, unsure of what the future holds for him.  On today’s episode we discuss themes related to Hadrian’s anger being put onto others, being called out for your bad behavior by those that care about you, and the wonder associated with interacting with a Cielcin for the first time. Also meaningfully present in our discussion is Hadrian’s return for the desire to know more and understand the Cielcin, especially with his sense that it may not be a monster. Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 41-43 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.

Victory! Hadrian finally finds home in an unlikely place, Colosso. Hadrian grows closer to his fellow myrmidons, gradually forming a reputation both with his band of brothers, but also individually through his amazing single combat record. As Hadrian’s reputation as being known as “a myrmidon named Had” to the people of Borosevo is fulfilled, he attempts to include more of his band of brothers in his dreams to escape the planet. Then the unexpected happens. There's a Cieclin in the Colloso prison and Hadrian reveals his palantine status to try and get a ship to get off world. This sparks a relational conflict with his new friend Switch which ends with their friendship on the line. How will Hadrian recover his friendship, and how will Hadrian respond to a Cielcin being at his fingertips? On today’s episode we discuss the sense of home Hadrian begins to feel and the reignition of not just his desire for his adventure, but his passion specifically for the Cielcin. We also discuss themes related to whether or not beauty is virtuous, nature versus nurture, and much much more. If you want to participate in this episode's discussion, leave a comment below to join the conversation!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 37-40 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at mailto:[email protected].#SunEater #TheSunEater #EmpireOfSilence #HadrianMarlowe #DRBC #DevilsRestBookClub #SciFi #ScienceFantasy #SciFantasy

Colosso once again. Hadrian's in for a real fight this time! Melodrama, sword practice, anxiety and mutual respect. Hadrian definitely makes an impression on his fellow myrmidons this episode as we enter the arena for the first time!On today's episode we discuss the truth about anxiety in life and death situations. We also discuss Hadrian's integration of his youthful idealism with the reality he has just lived with on the streets. Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 34-36 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected].#SunEater #TheSunEater #HadrianMarlowe #EmpireofSilence #SciFi #ScienceFantasy

XENOBITES! FINALLY!!! Hadrian has his first encounter with inhumanity and it doesn't go the way he expects! He also ends up burying his best friend/love and stabs a shop keeper before deciding to throw his life away in the ring! Yes, you read that right! This episode is the capstone to Hadrian's life on the street and ends it in tragic fashion!On today's episode we meet the umandh with Hadrian, discuss the ethics of lying to someone who is dying to try and comfort them. We also hear the story of Kharn Sagara, the King with 10,000 eyes, another larger than life figure that Hadrian desires to be when he grows up! Most of all, we mourn Cat, our first casualty of Hadrian's story.Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 30-33 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected].

On this bonus episode, we discuss our thoughts on Shadows Upon Time, the finale of the series. This discussion has a spoiler-free section at the beginning and a revised series pitch! Afterward, we dive deep into the plot, characters, philosophical elements and our feelings about how the series ends! Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2025.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on November 18th, 202025.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected].

It's a hard knock life for Hadrian and Cat! Begging outside of the Chantry's plaza, running from the prefects. But in this episode we focus more on some downtime that the two share! Dreams, wishes and stories are shared but then met with the harsh reality that they both face. We also finally get more context about this Simeon the Red guy we keep hearing about!On today's episode we dive deep into these seemingly innocuous prophetic moments that Hadrian is being met with in his time on the streets of Borosevo. We revisit moments from early in the book that are now having their threads pulled. From what we can tell, it won't be good for the people caught in the crossfire!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 27, 28 and 29 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected].

In this bonus episode, we discuss our experience at the Shadows Upon Time release gala in Raleigh, NC! What an experience! We loved every second! All shout-outs and links below. Check these folks out!Doomsong Saga Announcement by Christopher Ruocchio:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhrZAfwmGf8Books, Beverages & Besties: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksBeveragesAndBestiesINDY Week article on the gala by Shelbi Polk: https://indyweek.com/culture/sun-eater-series-chrostopher-ruocchio/Preacher Reads:https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherReadsChance Dillon:https://www.youtube.com/@Chance.Dillon/Tom Orange:https://www.youtube.com/@TomOrangeJustin Grissom:https://www.youtube.com/@Justin-GrissomTalking Story:https://www.youtube.com/@Talking_Story2 To Ramble:https://www.youtube.com/@2ToRamble

A whole new world! A new fantastic point of view! Hadrian is a free man! Homeless, aimless sure…but at least he is free!On today's episode we discuss the disorientation Hadrian must be feeling, cyberpunk space zombies, and the horrors of plague. We discuss the narrative framing, how it keys us into mysteries that we may see later along with mysteries we will never get a true answer for. Hadrian begins his new life as a street rat!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 17, 18 and 19 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

All aboard! Eurynasir Express ready to take Hadrian to Teukros arriving approximately in...13 years?!?On today's episode we leave Delos! The beginning of a new story arc is upon us! these chapters mark the close of their relationship. We discuss the cold vasts amount of space, inconsistent morality on Hadrian's part, and the horror of cryonic fugue! Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 20, 21 and 22 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

Now that his mom has his back, there's no way anything could go wrong...right? Will Hadrian have a subtle exit and quietly disappear into the night? Unlikely.On today's episode we continue to examine Hadrian's relationship and portrayal of Crispin as these chapters mark the close of their relationship. We discuss the narrative framing, how it helps us as readers feel the gravity of these moments as we get close to the end of the first arc of Empire of Silence!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 17, 18 and 19 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

Woof, last chapter was an absolute doozy. Gibson is gone, Hadrian is alone. Or is he? Will hope spring anew or is Hadrian destined to an anagnost's cell? First, he is going to his mom's resort where he will spend the last few weeks on Delos! Relaxing, avoiding hanging out with his little brother. You know, teenager stuff.It is clear that Crispin is not who Hadrian believes him to be in part. We discuss how Hadrian views Crispin and how much daylight there is in what Crispin says and the verbiage Hadrian uses to describe him.Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 14, 15 and 16 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston. Find us on Youtube! Contact us at [email protected]. Devil's Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

A priest?!? The guy who blew up a sun is going to Seminary?!? I can't imagine what must be going through Hadrian's head as he is being forced to become part of the Future Spanish inquisition!This episode really dives into the meat of the themes that are present throughout the entire series. We have melodramatic teenagers moping on the beach, a plan to escape Dad's big bad seminary plan, an incredibly awkward moment or two and a candid discussion on the nature of suffering and sacrifice. Warning: This episode discusses torture.Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 10,11,12 and 13 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston. Find us on Youtube! Contact us at [email protected]. Devil's Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

Now that Hadrian has taken himself out of the succession game, he can spend more of his time drawing Kyra, right? What will he do??This episode contains our first brush with violence experienced by our narrator. How his family responds becomes the focal point we focus on in these chapters. and we even get a glimpse into some weird issues Hadrian is having with his eyes.Outside of plot, we dissect the differences between Hadrian and Alistair in their values, Gibson as Hadrian's surrogate parent, the ship of Theseus, stoic philosophy and much more!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 7, 8 and 9 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

Will our narrator's big play to get back in the succession game work? Maybe? We will have to see!Hadrian may be a great swordsman but he seems to be less adept in the ways of the court! This episode features discussions of cannibalism among aliens, a centuries long war, canny contract negotiations, disappointed fathers and even some gladiatorial games featuring eldritch horrors just to make it that much more interesting!Outside of plot, we discuss Ruocchio's excellent worldbuilding and prose, the existential threat that the Cielcin pose, the ethics of blood sport, and much more. Put a pin in it and will get back to it later!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

There are beginnings listener...and this is one. Our first episode of our Podcast! We dive DEEP into Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. Chapter one is an absolute banger. This week, we are introduced to our...Hero? Villain? We are unsure. But at the very least he is our narrator, Hadrian Marlowe. We discuss the weight of the first two pages for about an hour and then we dive into the beginnings of the Sun Eater at ancestral home of Devil's Rest on Delos. There are suns being eaten, a war with man-eating aliens, swordfights, court intrigue and some petty brotherly squabbles. And just in the first three chapters!As always, this podcast is spoiler free with a dash of light foreshadowing. We are excited for you to join us on this journey!Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!Contact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods.This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.

Welcome dear listeners to the trailer and intro to our new series, Devil's Rest Book Club. We are setting out on a detailed re-read of Christopher Ruocchio's The Sun Eater, a modern science fantasy epic. In this first episode, we introduce ourselves as hosts, explain why we believe Sun Eater to be worth your time and generally just rant about the series as a whole. No spoilers though!If you have already read the series, feel free to jump in at Episode 1! If you're wondering what this Sun Eater thing you've heard about on the internet or from your friend who is way too into it (not speaking from personal experience...) then join us as we give some insight on influences, comparable media and tips on how to get into the series!Empire of Silence is written by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.Find us on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/@DevilsRestBookClubContact us at [email protected]'s Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2025 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.