An in-depth read-through of Christopher Ruocchio's Sun Eater Series. Sun Eater is a modern classic of Science Fantasy with human drama, deep philosophical ponderings and man-eating aliens. Hosts Cameron and Drew sink their teeth into a few chapters at a time, and discuss plot, worldbuilding themes and references hidden within the text.
This podcast is meant to be a read-along companion for anyone reading the series, for the first time or the 500th. As is such, each episode will only pertain to the text outlined in the episode name. No further spoilers can be expected, only light foreshadowing!
Episode #22: Second Contact (Empire of Silence Ch. 67-69)
Episode description
The Cielcin are here! In today’s episode Valka and Hadrian reconcile, the Cielcin crash on Emesh, and Hadrian accompanies Bassander Lin and Olorin to confront the Cielcin.
In today’s episode we discuss themes related to the present moment, embodied experience, the culmination of narrative and story, and excitement for where the story it going
Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston.
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Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 67, 68 and 69 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018. Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018. Devil's Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2026 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.
31 Jul 2026
Episode #21: Shapes in the Shadows (Empire of Silence Ch. 64-66)
This must be! In today’s episode the Cielcin attack at the edge of the system, Hadrian sees apocalyptic visions with a clear voice saying “this must be”, and Anais pushes further for her marriage to Hadrian.
In today’s episode we discuss themes related to mistrust, apocalyptic and cosmic horror imagery, and violation of freedom in social hierarchy.
Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 64, 65 and 66 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:Devilsrestbookclub@gmail.com (mailto:Devilsrestbookclub@gmail.com).
Devil's Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2026 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.
24 Jul 2026
Episode #20: An Offer He Can't Refuse (Empire of Silence Ch. 61-63)
Disinherited! In today’s episode Hadrian is told he has been disowned, he now has to flee from Legia Vas, and the crew heads to Calagah!
In today’s episode we discuss themes related to guilt, grief, personal growth, and the scale of the cosmos making us feel small.
Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 56 and 57 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:Devilsrestbookclub@gmail.com (mailto:Devilsrestbookclub@gmail.com).
Devil's Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2026 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Thanks for Joining us and Remember: Rage is Blindness.
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