American · b. 1990
Christopher Ruocchio is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He was born in 1990 and grew up in North Carolina, where he studied English literature at North Carolina State University. He wrote the first draft of his debut novel, Empire of Silence, while still a student. The book was published by DAW in 2018 and began the Sun Eater series, a long space opera narrated by Hadrian Marlowe, a man remembered as the destroyer of a star. Later volumes include Howling Dark, Demon in White, Kingdoms of Death, Ashes of Man, and Disquiet Gods. He has also written the Ascendant Kingdoms novels and edited anthologies. Ruocchio worked as an editor at Baen Books before focusing on his own fiction. His work draws on Gene Wolfe, Frank Herbert, and classical history, and it has earned him a devoted readership and nominations for genre awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer.