Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky has written at least 91 books. Their most popular book is Children of Time with 2107 saves with an average rating of 4.26⭐. Their next book, Lives of Bitter Rain, is scheduled for release on .

Author Bio

Adrian was born in Lincolnshire and studied zoology and psychology at Reading before becoming a professional author in 2007. He is a keen role-player and board gamer and is trained in stage-fighting. His literary influences include Gene Wolfe, Mervyn Peake, China Miéville, Steven Erikson, Naomi Novak, Scott Lynch and Alan Campbell.

Adrian primarily explores deep themes, such as artificial intelligence and alien awareness within epic galactic and fantastical settings.
He has a deep interest in the animal world specifically insects from his studies in Zoology and has a particular penchant for spiders.

Children of Time

#1 of 3 in Children of Time

Children of Time
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2015 • 2,107 Readers • 600 pages 4.3

Children of Ruin

#2 of 3 in Children of Time

Children of Ruin
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2019 • 663 Readers • 592 pages 4

Shards of Earth

#1 of 3 in The Final Architecture

Shards of Earth
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 638 Readers • 592 pages 4

Children of Memory

#3 of 3 in Children of Time

Children of Memory
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2022 • 463 Readers • 486 pages 4

Elder Race

Elder Race
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 425 Readers • 176 pages 4

Service Model

Service Model
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2024 • 266 Readers • 342 pages 3.9

Empire in Black and Gold

#1 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

Empire in Black and Gold
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2008 • 246 Readers • 611 pages 3.8

City of Last Chances

#1 of 3 in The Tyrant Philosophers

City of Last Chances
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2022 • 242 Readers • 543 pages 3.8

Eyes of the Void

#2 of 3 in The Final Architecture

Eyes of the Void
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2022 • 239 Readers 4.1

Dogs of War

#1 of 3 in Dogs of War

Dogs of War
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2017 • 207 Readers • 346 pages 4.2

Lords of Uncreation

#3 of 3 in The Final Architecture

Lords of Uncreation
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2023 • 195 Readers • 482 pages 4.2

Cage of Souls

Cage of Souls
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2019 • 194 Readers • 638 pages 3.8

The Doors of Eden

The Doors of Eden
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2020 • 177 Readers • 18h 4m 3.6

Guns of the Dawn

Guns of the Dawn
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2015 • 170 Readers • 673 pages 4.3

Alien Clay

Alien Clay
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2024 • 167 Readers • 400 pages 3.8

Walking to Aldebaran

#1 of 3 in Terrible Worlds: Destinations

Walking to Aldebaran
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2019 • 115 Readers • 140 pages 3.8

The Expert System's Brother

#1 of 2 in Expert System

The Expert System's Brother
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2018 • 114 Readers • 176 pages 3.9

One Day All This Will Be Yours

#2 of 3 in Terrible Worlds: Destinations

One Day All This Will Be Yours
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 102 Readers • 144 pages 3.7

Ogres

Ogres
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2022 • 93 Readers • 144 pages 4.2

Spiderlight

Spiderlight
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2016 • 87 Readers 3.8

Bear Head

#2 of 3 in Dogs of War

Bear Head
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 85 Readers 3.9

The Tiger and the Wolf

#1 of 3 in Echoes of the Fall

The Tiger and the Wolf
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2016 • 84 Readers • 608 pages 3.9

Dragonfly Falling

#2 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

Dragonfly Falling
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2009 • 75 Readers • 25h 42m 4

House of Open Wounds

#2 of 3 in The Tyrant Philosophers

House of Open Wounds
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2023 • 67 Readers • 512 pages 4.6

Firewalkers

Firewalkers
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

61 Readers 3.5

Redemption's Blade

#1 of 2 in After the War

Redemption's Blade
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2018 • 58 Readers • 520 pages 3.7

Blood of the Mantis

#3 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

Blood of the Mantis
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2009 • 56 Readers • 433 pages 3.8

Salute the Dark

#4 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

Salute the Dark
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2010 • 53 Readers • 480 pages 4.2

The Expert System’s Champion

#2 of 2 in Expert System

The Expert System’s Champion
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 51 Readers • 176 pages 3.9

The Scarab Path

#5 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

The Scarab Path
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2010 • 46 Readers • 400 pages 4.1

And Put Away Childish Things

#3 of 3 in Terrible Worlds: Destinations

And Put Away Childish Things
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2023 • 46 Readers • 168 pages 4.1

Shroud

Shroud
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2025 • 45 Readers • 560 pages 4.4

The Sea Watch

#6 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

The Sea Watch
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2011 • 42 Readers 4.1

Heirs of the Blade

#7 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

Heirs of the Blade
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2011 • 40 Readers • 640 pages 4

Made Things

#1 of 1 in Made Things

Made Things
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2019 • 40 Readers • 192 pages 3.9

The Air War

#8 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

The Air War
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2012 • 38 Readers 3.8

War Master's Gate

#9 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

War Master's Gate
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2013 • 37 Readers • 736 pages 4.1

Ironclads

Ironclads
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2018 • 37 Readers • 128 pages 3.3

Seal of the Worm

#10 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

Seal of the Worm
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2014 • 33 Readers • 640 pages 4.3

The Bear and the Serpent

#2 of 3 in Echoes of the Fall

The Bear and the Serpent
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2017 • 30 Readers • 445 pages 3.5

Days of Shattered Faith

#3 of 3 in The Tyrant Philosophers

Days of Shattered Faith
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2024 • 28 Readers • 512 pages 3.5

Saturation Point

Saturation Point
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2024 • 27 Readers • 161 pages 3.6

The Hyena and the Hawk

#3 of 3 in Echoes of the Fall

The Hyena and the Hawk
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2018 • 27 Readers • 464 pages 3.2

Spoils of War

#1 of 3 in Tales of the Apt

Spoils of War
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2016 • 22 Readers • 258 pages 3

Day of Ascension

Day of Ascension
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 16 Readers • 368 pages 3.8

Precious Little Things

#0.5 of 1 in Made Things

Precious Little Things
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2017 • 13 Readers • 29 pages 4.4

The Private Life of Elder Things

The Private Life of Elder Things
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky,Adam Gauntlett,+1 more

2016 • 13 Readers • 248 pages 3

For Love of Distant Shores

#3 of 3 in Tales of the Apt

For Love of Distant Shores
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2018 • 9 Readers • 274 pages

Monstrous Little Voices: New Tales from Shakespeare's Fantasy World

#1 of 5 in Monstrous Little Voices

2016 • 9 Readers • 336 pages 3.8

Bee Speaker

#3 of 3 in Dogs of War

Bee Speaker
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2025 • 7 Readers • 448 pages

The Other Side of Never: Dark Tales from the World of Peter & Wendy

2023 • 7 Readers • 384 pages

The Scent of Tears

#4 of 3 in Tales of the Apt

The Scent of Tears
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2018 • 7 Readers • 208 pages

Human Resources: A Tor Original

2025 • 6 Readers • 20 pages 4.2

Avatars Inc: A Sci-Fi Anthology

Avatars Inc: A Sci-Fi Anthology
ByAnn VanderMeer(Editor),Eric Desatnik(Creator)

2020 • 5 Readers • 291 pages

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Consolation Songs
ByAliette de Bodard,Stephanie Burgis,+9 more

2020 • 5 Readers • 156 pages

The Tales of Catt and  Fisher: The Art of the Steal

#3 of 2 in After the War

The Tales of Catt and Fisher: The Art of the Steal
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky,Freda Warrington,+2 more

2020 • 4 Readers • 400 pages 3.5

Heart of the Green

Planned book #9.5 of 15 in Shadows of the Apt

Heart of the Green
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

3 Readers • 55 pages

Web of Ruin

61 Warhammer Age of Sigmar

Web of Ruin
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2023 • 3 Readers • 32 pages

Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers

Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers
ByGemma Amor,Eugen Bacon,+28 more

2025 • 3 Readers • 356 pages

Burning Brightly

Burning Brightly
ByIan Whates,Eric Brown,+13 more

2021 • 2 Readers 4

Vivisepulture

Vivisepulture
ByNeal Asher,Andy Remic,+9 more

2011 • 2 Readers

Dracula: Rise of the Beast

Dracula: Rise of the Beast
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky,Milena Benini,+3 more

2018 • 2 Readers • 304 pages

Quick Draw!: Fast and Funny Fiction

Quick Draw!: Fast and Funny Fiction
ByLorraine Agent,Kevin J. Anderson,+24 more

2020 • 2 Readers

Solaris Rising 2: The New Solaris Book of Science Fiction

2013 • 2 Readers • 439 pages

The Hungry Gods

The Hungry Gods
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

Available August 12, 2025 • 2 Readers • 176 pages

War Masters Gate

#9 of 11 in Shadows of the Apt

War Masters Gate
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2014 • 2 Readers • 715 pages

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Once Upon a Parsec
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky,Paul Di Filippo,+7 more

2019 • 2 Readers

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Written In Stars
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader

Fabled Journey

Fabled Journey
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky,Elizabeth Xifaras,+2 more

1 Reader 3

Stories of Hope and Wonder

Stories of Hope and Wonder
ByR.J. Barker,Stephen Baxter,+50 more

1 Reader • 599 pages 2

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Shadows of the apt
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader

Fantasy-Faction Anthology

Fantasy-Faction Anthology
ByMarc Aplin(Editor),Jennie Ivins(Editor)

2014 • 1 Reader • 350 pages

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Sneak Peek for Service Model
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader 5

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The Chains of Helleron
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader • 24 pages

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Queen of the Night
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader • 15 pages

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The Long and Hungry Road
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader

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#2 of 1 in Myriad Lands

Myriad Lands
ByNitai Poddar,Terry Jackman,+14 more

2016 • 1 Reader • 318 pages

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Low Energy Economy
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader 4

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Planned book #2.5 of 4 in The Tyrant Philosophers

Lives of Bitter Rain
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

Available August 7, 2025 • 1 Reader

The House on the Old Cliffs

The House on the Old Cliffs
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2021 • 1 Reader • 112 pages 3

Even in the Cannon's Mouth

#4 of 5 in Monstrous Little Voices

Even in the Cannon's Mouth
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

2016 • 1 Reader • 65 pages

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#3 of 3 in The Tyrant Philosophers

2024 • 1 Reader

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Tor.com Publishing Deluxe Sampler 1
ByTor Books,Cassandra Khaw,+10 more

2016 • 1 Reader • 167 pages

Tor.com Short Fiction Fall 2019

Tor.com Short Fiction Fall 2019
ByLaurie Penny,Michael Cassutt,+7 more

2019 • 1 Reader

The Seal Of The Worm

The Seal Of The Worm
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader

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The Sun of the Morning
ByAdrian Tchaikovsky

1 Reader • 20 pages

The Tor.com Sampler

The Tor.com Sampler
ByRuthanna Emrys,Guy Haley,+9 more

2016 • 200 pages

Light: An Anthology of Twisted Tales

Light: An Anthology of Twisted Tales
ByCM Angus,Gareth Clegg,+5 more

2022 • 170 pages