Adrian Tchaikovsky Books

AN ANCIENT ENEMY STIRS ONCE MORE The Empire stands victorious over its enemies at last. With her chief rival cast into the abyss, Empress Seda now faces the truth of what she has cost the world in order to win the war. The Seal has been shattered, and the Worm stirs towards the light for the first time in a thousand years. Already it is striking at the surface, voraciously consuming everything its questing tendrils touch. Faced with destruction, Seda knows that only the most extreme of solutions can lock the Worm back in the dark once again. But if she will go to such appalling lengths to save the world from the Worm, then who will save the world from her?

They're the super rich, the princes of capitalism, living off the deaths of the swarming masses and all too happy to see the world burn. In three critically-acclaimed novellas, Tchaikovsky takes you down into the mud and dust and poverty... and sows the seed of revolution.

City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world. As their legions scour the world of superstition with the bright flame of reason, so they deliver a mountain of ragged, holed and scorched flesh to the field hospital tents just behind the frontline.Which is where Yasnic, one-time priest, healer and rebel, finds himself. Reprieved from the gallows and sent to war clutching a box of orphan Gods, he has been sequestered to a particularity unorthodox medical unit.Led by 'the Butcher', an ogre of a man who's a dab hand with a bone-saw and an alchemical tincture, the unit's motley crew of conscripts, healers and orderlies are no strangers to the horrors of war. Their's is an unspeakable trade: elbow-deep in gore they have a first-hand view of the suffering caused by flesh-rending monsters, arcane magical weaponry and embittered enemy soldiers.Entrusted - for now - with saving lives deemed otherwise un-saveable, the field hospital's crew face a precarious existence. Their work with unapproved magic, necromancy, demonology and Yansic's thoroughly illicit Gods could lead to the unit being disbanded, arrested or worse.Beset by enemies within and without, the last thing anyone needs is a miracle.

The epic fantasy series of war and empire by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky continues. As the forces of Collegium and the Empire clash, Empress Seda seeks an ancient power that could turn the tide of war.

The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home. Following their ancestors' star maps, they discovered the greatest treasure of a past age--a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. The planet is not waiting for them, pristine and unoccupied. New masters have turned it from a refuge into mankind's worst nightmare. Now two civilizations are on a collision course and must fight to survive. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, who are the true heirs of this new Earth?

Lords of Uncreation is the gripping conclusion to the Final Architecture trilogy.

Exploring the richly crafted universe of the Apt, this anthology features contributions from acclaimed fantasy writers, each delving into unique facets of the world established by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The collection is framed by two original stories from Tchaikovsky, showcasing a blend of creativity and imagination. Readers will encounter diverse narratives that highlight the complexities of the Apt and its inhabitants, crafted by award-winning authors who bring their distinct voices to this collaborative venture.

Exploring the enchanting realm of alien cultures, this book delves into the fairy tales and folk stories from distant planets, paralleling the rich traditions found on Earth. It showcases the unique legends and magical narratives crafted by alien chroniclers, revealing how these stories reflect their own mysticism and truths. By comparing these narratives to our own, the book invites readers to discover a universe filled with diverse and captivating tales that transcend the boundaries of our world.

Set against a backdrop of enchanting realms, this tale weaves together elements of mischief and magic, exploring the complexities of love and the turmoil of war. Characters navigate their intertwined fates, facing challenges that test their loyalties and desires. As they confront dark forces and personal dilemmas, themes of sacrifice and resilience emerge, making it a captivating journey through a world where the extraordinary collides with the everyday. The narrative promises to engage readers with its blend of adventure and emotional depth.

'This is superior stuff, tackling big themes - gods, messiahs, artificial intelligence, alienness - with brio' Financial Times .