Free Audiobook : Children of Ruin, by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Long ago, Earth’s big plan to colonize the stars hit a snag, leaving behind half-finished worlds and forgotten experiments. One of those places, Nod, was meant to be a fresh start, but the terraformers found something alive there, something they weren’t supposed to let survive. Now, eons later, that buried past is calling out, and a mixed crew of humans and clever spiders is about to answer.

They set off on a rickety ship, chasing a signal that promises connection, maybe even family from the old days. But Nod’s not the quiet rock they hoped for; it’s a living puzzle, teeming with strange intelligence that’s been simmering in isolation. Tchaikovsky weaves a story that’s rich with big ideas, from the quirks of alien minds to the ghosts of humanity’s ambition, all while keeping you on edge.

This audiobook isn’t just a sequel; it’s a wild ride that builds on Children of Time with fresh twists and a narrator who knows how to make every moment pop. You’ll feel the weight of discovery, the thrill of danger, and that nagging question: what happens when the things we left behind start looking back? Children of Ruin will stick with you long after the last word fades.