# Ashes of Man: The Sun Eater, Book Five

Five: Ashes of Man is the fifth book in Christopher Ruocchio’s Sun Eater series, following Hadrian Marlowe as the Cielcin threaten the Sollan Empire. It blends space opera and epic fantasy, with an escalating conflict shaped by the Cielcin’s unification and the danger to the Emperor.

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- Price: 36.46 CAD
- Previous price: 48.00 CAD
- Discount: 24%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 4541

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## At a glance

- Fifth novel in the Sun Eater series, centred on Hadrian Marlowe.
- The listing pitches the story as a mix of space opera and epic fantasy.
- The plot description sets the Cielcin’s united forces against the Sollan Empire and places the Emperor in danger.

## Pros

- A long-format 544-page instalment offers room for an extended continuation of the series.
- The story premise combines interstellar conflict with fantasy elements and high-stakes political danger.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: DAW
- Publication date: Dec 13 2022
- Language: English
- Print length: 544 pages
- ISBN-10: 0756416604
- ISBN-13: 978-0756416607
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 758 g
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 23.6 x 4.4 cm

## Before you buy

- The product title and main description identify this as Book Five, while publisher material also calls it both the concluding volume and the seventh and final novel. Treat the series-position and ending claims as inconsistent, and confirm the intended edition and place in the series before buying. The listing identifies the publisher and print specifications but does not explicitly state the format.

## A good fit for

- Readers already following the Sun Eater series who want to continue Hadrian Marlowe’s story.
- Space opera readers interested in epic-fantasy elements, alien conflict and an endangered empire.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a clearly identified series finale, unless they first confirm the book’s series position.
- Readers looking for a standalone story, since the listing describes an ongoing series and continuing plot.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the storytelling as engaging and emotional, with readers praising character development and the series’ continuing momentum. Opinions on pacing differ, with some saying it feels improved and others finding it slower. That split may matter to readers looking for a fast-moving plot, while readers invested in the ongoing 544-page story may be more drawn to its character and emotional focus.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the story as engaging and emotionally affecting.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises character development and the continuing quality of the series.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing receives mixed reactions, with some readers welcoming its handling and others finding the story slow.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashes of Man about?
The listing describes Hadrian Marlowe surviving a Cielcin attack and facing a new threat to the Sollan Empire and its Emperor.
### Where does Ashes of Man fit in the series?
The title and main description identify it as Book Five. Other publisher material calls it the series finale and also refers to it as the seventh and final novel, so the listing is inconsistent about its position.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 544 pages.
### What genre is Ashes of Man?
The listing describes it as combining space opera and epic fantasy.

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## Images

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