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# The Lesser Devil (Sun Eater)

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CAN THE YOUNGEST SON OF A NOBLE HOUSE SAVE HIS FAMILY FROM A PLOT GENERATIONS IN THE MAKING?Crispin Marlowe grew up in his brother’s shadow, but Hadrian is gone, and his grandmother—the duchess of Delos—is dying.Answering her summons, Crispin takes off on what should be a routine flight to the ducal palace from the castle at Devil’s Rest. But he is flying into a trap. There are whispers of treachery among the duchess’s many daughters, rumors of hidden knives in the planet’s court . . . if he can even make it thereWith no one coming to save him and only his sister, Sabine, and a few injured guardsmen to protect him, House Marlowe’s least famous son must make his heroic stand, and contend not only the foes arrayed against his house, but with the cultists who dwell in the mountains above his family’s ancestral home . . . .PRAISE FOR THE LESSER DEVIL:"A deep and vividly told story that promises an even larger epic in the main body of the series. It's science fiction in the vein and legacy of Dune with its own satisfying voice." – R.R. Virdi, Two-Time Dragon Award-Finalist, Nebula-Finalist, desertcart Bestselling AuthorPRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER RUOCCHIO: "Empire of Silence is epic science fiction at its most genuinely epic. Ruocchio has made something fascinating here, and I can't wait to see what he does next." —James S.A. Corey, New York Times-bestselling author of The Expanse novels“Empire of Silence is a rich tapestry of future history and worldbuilding, a galactic-sized story of a hero, a tyrant, but portrayed as a man.” —Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times-bestselling author of The Dark Between the Stars "Space opera fans will savor the rich details of Ruocchio’s far-future debut, which sets the scene for a complicated series.... Readers who like a slow-building story with a strong character focus will find everything they’re looking for in this series opener." —Publishers Weekly"Although stretched across a vast array of planets, the story line is often more focused on the intimate than on the expanse, giving it a wonderful emotional punch. This wow book is a must for fans of Pierce Brown and Patrick Rothfuss." —Library Journal (starred review)

Review: Exciting and informative novella - One of the best novellas that I’ve read to date, and I’ve read some pretty fantastic novellas through the years. When I saw that this was a story about Crispin during the time of Hadrian’s absence, I was really ecstatic to see what happened to him and to see if some theories I had came to fruition. I didn’t expect to come away from this story liking Crispin the way that I do now, I was expecting to see him end up as the really bad kid that got worse as an adult, but that wasn’t the case, and this story shows a major evolution into him and I truly hope there’s more to his story going forward. “If you answer violence with violence, you will inherit violence without end. Whoever slays the killer quickly discovers that killers are avenged sevenfold.” This novella feels like it was written to show the contrasts of the two brothers, Hadrian and Crispin. In Empire of Silence we got to see the pov of Hadrian and his inner thoughts on Crispin, now we get to see Crispin’s and just how much he actually looked up to him. I connected with Crispin on a much bigger level than I expected because as a little brother also, we can come off a bit annoying and sometimes seem like we are getting favored more to the older sibling. Beyond that though, I loved how action packed this was, with how Empire of Silence was more slow and methodical with some action which fit Hadrian’s personality, The Lesser Devil is near non-stop adrenaline ride that fits more woth Crispin’s. And of course I have to mention the stellar performance of Samuel Roukin, who knocks it out of the park again. Between him, Tim Gerard Reynolds & Steven Pacey, this may be the holy trinity of SFF narration, and I will stand firmly on that hill. I also have to mention Ruocchio’s incredible writing that just sucked me in from the get go. Just phenomenal storytelling, world build and character work.
Review: Great pacing. Violent. Fun. - Quick paced and fun little romp. Always wondered what Crispin was up to after, well, you know. He's a flawed man. But there's so much to love about him. And Sabine is great. Adds enough to the world of Sun Eater that makes you want more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,999 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #192 in Space Operas #292 in Science Fiction Adventures #358 in Galactic Empire Science Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,235 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exciting and informative novella
*by M***Y on May 24, 2024*

One of the best novellas that I’ve read to date, and I’ve read some pretty fantastic novellas through the years. When I saw that this was a story about Crispin during the time of Hadrian’s absence, I was really ecstatic to see what happened to him and to see if some theories I had came to fruition. I didn’t expect to come away from this story liking Crispin the way that I do now, I was expecting to see him end up as the really bad kid that got worse as an adult, but that wasn’t the case, and this story shows a major evolution into him and I truly hope there’s more to his story going forward. “If you answer violence with violence, you will inherit violence without end. Whoever slays the killer quickly discovers that killers are avenged sevenfold.” This novella feels like it was written to show the contrasts of the two brothers, Hadrian and Crispin. In Empire of Silence we got to see the pov of Hadrian and his inner thoughts on Crispin, now we get to see Crispin’s and just how much he actually looked up to him. I connected with Crispin on a much bigger level than I expected because as a little brother also, we can come off a bit annoying and sometimes seem like we are getting favored more to the older sibling. Beyond that though, I loved how action packed this was, with how Empire of Silence was more slow and methodical with some action which fit Hadrian’s personality, The Lesser Devil is near non-stop adrenaline ride that fits more woth Crispin’s. And of course I have to mention the stellar performance of Samuel Roukin, who knocks it out of the park again. Between him, Tim Gerard Reynolds & Steven Pacey, this may be the holy trinity of SFF narration, and I will stand firmly on that hill. I also have to mention Ruocchio’s incredible writing that just sucked me in from the get go. Just phenomenal storytelling, world build and character work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pacing. Violent. Fun.
*by S***. on June 30, 2026*

Quick paced and fun little romp. Always wondered what Crispin was up to after, well, you know. He's a flawed man. But there's so much to love about him. And Sabine is great. Adds enough to the world of Sun Eater that makes you want more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Younger Brother But Just As Entertaining
*by A***R on April 24, 2020*

I am a huge fan of Christopher Ruocchio's massive space opera series, The Sun-Eater, so a little side novel featuring an adventure of the younger brother of protagonist Hadrian Marlowe was a real treat. Crispin lacks Hadrian's intelligence or political acumen and ability to grasp the big galactic picture. He has played only a minor role in the series so far, but given a chance to shine in The Lesser Devil, he does indeed, acting not only courageously but nobly in dealing with both friends and enemies and unexpected new allies. I was most impressed with author Ruocchio's facility in switching from writing first-person (Hadrian's POV in the large series) and third-person with Crispin's story. Still the same feeling of being inside the protagonist's mind and interpreting things from a unique perspective. The plot is fairly straight-forward, with one neat little twist involving the real enemy that Crispin and the other characters are facing. The action involving futuristic weaponry and the descriptions of the family Marlowe's home planet are first-rate and at times, breathtaking. Clocking in at under 200 pages it can be read in one or two sittings and there's not a moment of boredom. Superbly paced, with occasional thought-provoking dialogue, the novel is one that any space opera or military sf fan will enjoy. I also enjoyed the author accepting and embracing the religious aspects of human life, which so many sf writers either ignore completely or seem afraid to allow into their plot and cultures. The Lesser Devil features a fascinating offshoot of ancient Christianity that manages to enlighten the primary tale of battle and escape. Last but not least, Ruocchio continues his clever references to other science fiction, yet never allowing these to interfere or detract from his story. My particular favorite in this book was an homage to the Alien films. This novel can be read as a stand-alone but quite frankly, I can't imagine anyone reading this book who would not immediately jump all over the Sun-Eater novels and kick themselves for not having found them sooner. Like me, they will be eagerly awaiting the third book, Demon in White, due to be published this summer and my personal front-runner for best speculative fiction of 2020.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Lesser Devil (Sun Eater)
- The Dregs of Empire: A Tale of the Sun Eater
- Demon in White: The Sun Eater: Book Three

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