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Succession

This epic saga unfolds in a distant future where humanity clashes with technologically advanced foes within a vast galactic empire. The core themes revolve around immortality, artificial intelligence, and complex political machinations. Heroes grapple with profound ethical dilemmas as they fight for the survival of entire worlds. The series explores the intricate boundaries between life and death, and the very definition of intelligence, human or otherwise.

The Killing of Worlds
The Risen Empire

Recommended Reading Order

  1. 1

    The Risen Empire

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
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    In this space opera of the 21st century, Zai and pacifist senator Nara Oxham must face the challenge of a new race of humans who want to overthrow the powerful, undead Emperor.

    The Risen Empire
  2. 2

    The Killing of Worlds

    Book Two of Succession

    • 436 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
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    In this powerful conclusion to the first story arc of Succession--which began in "The Risen Empire"--Captain Laurent Zai, unjustly held responsible for the death of the Child Empress, and his crew are sent on a suicide mission.

    The Killing of Worlds