Devil's Rest Book Club

Devil’s Rest Book Club
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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!

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Christopher Ruocchio Interview after Empire of Silence!

    Today on DRBC, we interview the Sollan Emperor himself, without whom this podcast wouldn't exist, Christopher Ruocchio! We dive deep into questions about Empire of Silence, how he has approached the deluxe edition and how he is applying what he learned into the first book in his upcoming fantasy series, The Doomsong Saga! You can read an excerpt from the upcoming first book by grabbing a copy of the paperback edition of Shadows Upon Time wherever books are sold! https://quailridgebooks.com/book/9780756421298 Songs of the Sun Eater, the first of the short story collections set in the Sollan Empire, is coming out November 24th! It has a new short story set after the events of Shadows Upon Time! You can grab a signed copy from Quail Ridge books in the link below! https://quailridgebooks.com/book/9780756421502 You can late back Unbroken, a SFF Anthology, which also has another story post Shadows Upon Time at the link below: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unbroken/unbroken-new-tales-by-masters-of-fantasy Please check out what Christopher and his team have going on at the links below! Highmatter Books: https://www.highmatterbooks.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SunEaterBooks Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ruocchio Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston. Find us on Youtube! Contact us at 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.

  2. 6d ago

    Episode #25: End of Emesh (Empire of Silence Ch. 76-END)

    Make peace my friend! Bring light! In today’s episode Hadrian kills Uvanari, learning in the process of the cielcin’s contact with Vorgossos, Hadrian maneuvers his way to a covert mission to find Vorgossos and negotiate with Aranata, and he recruits Valka and his myrmidons to join him on his adventure!   In this episode, we discuss Hadrian’s continued underestimation of his opponents, the morality of the Cielcin, as well as the political maneuverings we look forward to seeing later in the series! Oh and we finish the book! Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 76, 77, and 78 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.

  3. Oct 23

    Episode #24: Justice for Gilliam (Empire of Silence Ch. 73-75)

    JUSTICE FOR GILLIAM!! In today’s episode Hadrian tells Valka about the Cielcin coming to Emesh to pray, Hadrian speaks to Uvanari alone where it tells Hadrian of its leader Aranata Otiolo and begs for mercy, and Hadrian plots with Valka and the other Cielcin to get information and kill Uvanari as a form of mercy. In today’s episode we discuss themes related to how to help someone out of a depressive state, the ineffectiveness of torture, a return to the morality of standing up for your beliefs. Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 73, 74 and 75 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. 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.

  4. Oct 16

    Episode #23: Finger-lickin’ Bad (Empire of Silence Ch.70-72)

    In the Time of Dying, We Will Die! In today’s episode Hadrian secures the Cielcin’s surrender, Hadrian is forced to translate for the interrogation of the captain of the Cielcin, and Hadrian grapples with conflicting emotions of empathy and horror toward the Cielcin.  In today’s episode we discuss themes related to culture, language, the ethics of torture, and the nature of personhood.  Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 70, 71, and 72 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. Devil's Rest Book Club is a production of Disquiet Pods. This episode copyright 2026 Cameron Elston and Drew Welty.

  5. Aug 31

    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. Find us on Youtube! Contact us at mailto:Devilsrestbookclub@gmail.com. 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.

  6. Jul 31

    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. 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.

  7. Jul 24

    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. 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.

  8. Jul 17

    Episode #19: Bittersweet Victory (Empire of Silence Ch. 58-60)

    En Garde! In today’s episode Valka and Hadrian fight about the upcoming duel and the upcoming duel arrives, ending with the death of Gilliam Vas. In today’s episode we discuss themes related to conflict, value differences, justice, and if violence solves problems or creates more. Apologies for the audio and video being out of sync! Hope to have this resolved in the next one. Quality editing and original music by Cameron Elston. Find us on Youtube! Contact us at 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. Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 58-60 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.

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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!

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    Devil’s Rest Book Club
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
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