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Imperium Descent: Volume I

By: Christopher Hopper
Narrated by: Christopher Hopper
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Publisher's Summary

The Imperium has reigned for 4,000 years...but are its days numbered?

For four millennia, the 16 planets of the Imperium sector have served as a bastion of peace against the Chaosic Regions. The Imperium's legacy can be attributed to the formidable military power of the Stratus, the enforcers of the Supreme and the Senate. However, as is often the case with empires, it is the smallest cracks that threaten to shatter their foundations.

Could this be the beginning of the end?

A dishonorably discharged stratusaire struggles to recall why he was expelled from the only life he has ever known. Now working as a mercenary on the sector's most profitable mining planet, he is haunted by mysterious memories. Before long, he finds himself in conflict with the very government he once served.

Can he survive being pursued by those he was once trained alongside?

Simultaneously, the royal heir to a planetary throne is confronted with the harsh realities of her family's rule. As a result of her curiosity, she finds herself entangled in matters of statecraft that surpass her status and experience.

Will she prioritize her family's legacy or the lives of those under her rule?

Step into the captivating universe of Imperium Descent, created by the best-selling and award-winning author Christopher Hopper. Audiences have hailed it as a space opera brimming with engaging characters, intrigue, and thrilling action. Begin your journey with volume one today!

Author's note: Imperium Descent: Volume I is not a stand-alone book, but rather the first installment in an enthralling multi-book series.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Somnium Publishing (P)2022 Somnium Publishing

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“Hopper is Zahn, Herbert, and Sanderson all in one. Majestic!” (Mike Kim, USA Today and New York Times best-selling author)

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Awesome

Heaps of action a touch of conspiracy and some of the best world building I’ve heard

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Here’s my one liner!

Wow I love it, i just wish that it’s not the last series that I have left to listen too. Chis you did a amazing job with the narration, much better than I thought it would be. Keep up the good work.
As always I love the authors notes.

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This guy!!

Top author, now “narrator” and just the most amazing person to his fans. This is just the start of the next chapter in the Hopper legacy.

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Worth it

Really good read, I enjoyed the characters and the settings. Looking forward to the next book.

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Please Sir, I would like some more.

Well done Chris.

I loved the story the characters. From all the teasing with the samples and wanting more when they ended.

To finally hear what happened only to be put on an another edge in anticipation for volume 2.

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Love It!

An excellent piece of writing from Christopher... engaging story, great characters and well read by the author.

Highly recommended!

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Terrible voice acting ruins a story

A friend got me into the series because they really liked the book. the writing style is ok, even though the first chapter is hammering into you the main character is an annoying prick on purpose.

The adventure seems like its going places.

the voice acting ruins it for me, though. I was excited at the idea of an author telling their own story, but the poise and pacing is all over the place.

keep it to a paper version

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