
Solar Cycle
Series byDive into Gene Wolfe's Solar Cycle series, where a compassionate torturer's exile, a politically embroiled priest, and daring colonizers shape a richly layered tapestry of science fiction and fantasy, exploring themes of power, redemption, and humanity's endless quest for survival across time and stars.
**Series: Solar Cycle** **Author: Gene Wolfe** In the labyrinthine corridors of the Whorl, a colossal spaceship hurtling through the cosmos, the boundaries between faith and rebellion blur as murky secrets come to light. Set against the backdrop of a glittering celestial journey from Urth to a distant planet, The Solar Cycle series intricately weaves a tapestry of divine intrigue, as the inhabitants grapple with the strange allure of a new god that threatens to ignite a spiritual insurrection. At the heart of this tale is Severian, an unassuming priest navigating his own aspirations and doubts, driven by an unwavering desire to placate ancient deities while wrestling with the identity of an emerging power. But when he crosses paths with a charismatic rebel determined to challenge the status quo, fate intertwines their paths in a high-stakes struggle that could redefine faith and freedom for all aboard. Immerse yourself in a world rich with philosophical currents and captivating mythos, where the skies shimmer with potential but dark forces linger in the shadows. As Severian confronts destiny itself, every decision could either ignite a revolution or doom them all to oblivion. Will he embrace the chaos of divine ambition, or will he find his own path amid the stars? The Solar Cycle promises an unforgettable journey that challenges the very nature of belief and power; the question remains, who will emerge when the awe-inspiring light of the solar system begins to wane?
Books in this Series
Urth: Book of the New Sun
The Shadow of the Torturer
Published in 1980
The Claw of the Conciliator
Published in 1981
The Sword of the Lictor
Published in 1982
The Citadel of the Autarch
Published in 1983
The Urth of the New Sun
Published in 1987
Urth: Book of the Long Sun
Nightside the Long Sun
Published in 1993
Litany of the Long Sun
Published in 1994
Caldé of the Long Sun
Published in 1994
Lake of the Long Sun
Published in 1994
Epiphany of the Long Sun
Published in 1996
Exodus from the Long Sun
Published in 1996
Urth: Book of the Short Sun
On Blue's Waters
Published in 1999
In Green's Jungles
Published in 2000
The Book of the Short Sun
Published in 2001
Return to the Whorl
Published in 2001