Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky

About

Adrian Tchaikovsky is a British fantasy and science fiction author celebrated for his intricate world-building and diverse narratives. Born in 1972, he has a background in zoology and psychology and a keen interest in history, which often influences his writing. Best known for his "Shadows of the Apt" series, Tchaikovsky has won critical acclaim, including the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award for "Children of Time" in 2016. His works often explore themes of evolution, identity, and social complexity. Beyond novels, he writes novellas and short stories, showcasing his versatility. Tchaikovsky continues to captivate readers worldwide with his imaginative tales.

Books (38)

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Children of Time

Children of Time #1

Children of Time

4.30•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Expert System's Brother

Expert System #1

The Expert System's Brother

3.93•Fantasy
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Days of Shattered Faith

The Tyrant Philosophers #3

Days of Shattered Faith

4.44•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Shards of Earth

The Final Architecture #1

Shards of Earth

4.19•Space Opera
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One Day All This Will Be Yours

Terrible Worlds: Destinations

One Day All This Will Be Yours

4.03•Time Travel
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Firewalkers

Terrible Worlds: Revolutions #2

Firewalkers

3.73•Science Fiction
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War Master's Gate

Shadows of the Apt #9

War Master's Gate

4.28•Steampunk
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The Tiger and the Wolf

Echoes of the Fall #1

The Tiger and the Wolf

3.97•Epic Fantasy
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The Air War

Shadows of the Apt #8

The Air War

4.16•Steampunk
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Lords of Uncreation

The Final Architecture #3

Lords of Uncreation

4.32•Science Fiction
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House of Open Wounds

The Tyrant Philosophers #2

House of Open Wounds

4.51•Epic Fantasy
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The Doors of Eden

The Doors of Eden

3.88•Fantasy
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The Bear and the Serpent

Echoes of the Fall #2

The Bear and the Serpent

4.08•Adventure
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Seal of the Worm

Shadows of the Apt #10

Seal of the Worm

4.41•Steampunk
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Eyes of the Void

The Final Architecture #2

Eyes of the Void

4.20•Adventure
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Salute the Dark

Shadows of the Apt #4

Salute the Dark

4.11•Steampunk
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City of Last Chances

The Tyrant Philosophers #1

City of Last Chances

3.96•Epic Fantasy
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Guns of the Dawn

Guns of the Dawn

4.18•Steampunk
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Blood of the Mantis

Shadows of the Apt #3

Blood of the Mantis

3.97•Steampunk
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Bear Head

Dogs of War #2

Bear Head

4.26•Horror
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Shroud

Shroud

4.18•Science Fiction
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The Sea Watch

Shadows of the Apt #6

The Sea Watch

3.98•Steampunk
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Children of Strife

Children of Time #4

Children of Strife

4.27•Science Fiction
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Elder Race

Elder Race

4.10•Horror
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Redemption's Blade

After the War #1

Redemption's Blade

3.86•Fantasy
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Cage of Souls

Cage of Souls

4.12•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Ogres

Terrible Worlds: Revolutions #3

Ogres

4.24•Fantasy
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Heirs of the Blade

Shadows of the Apt #7

Heirs of the Blade

4.12•Steampunk
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Children of Ruin

Children of Time #2

Children of Ruin

4.06•Space Opera
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Children of Memory

Children of Time #3

Children of Memory

4.01•Space Opera
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Dogs of War

Dogs of War #1

Dogs of War

4.23•Science Fiction
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Ironclads

Terrible Worlds: Revolutions #1

Ironclads

3.59•Science Fiction
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Service Model

Service Model #1

Service Model

4.04•Science Fiction
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Empire in Black and Gold

Shadows of the Apt #1

Empire in Black and Gold

3.74•Steampunk
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Alien Clay

Alien Clay

4.01•Horror
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Bee Speaker

Dogs of War #3

Bee Speaker

4.23•Science Fiction
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Pretenders to the Throne of God

The Tyrant Philosophers #4

Pretenders to the Throne of God

4.62•Fantasy
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Lives of Bitter Rain

The Tyrant Philosophers #2.5

Lives of Bitter Rain

4.20•Fantasy
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