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Accompanied by the usual stunning artwork from Joe Wilson, @aptshadow.bsky.social delivers another entry in the Tyrant Philosophers series. Now… to go and immediately binge through it.

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February 12, 2026 at 9:52 AM
headofzeus.bsky.social
'Paints a vivid detailed backdrop' @sfxmagazine.bsky.social

#TyrantPhilosophers by Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social)

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June 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
Check out the new cover for #PretendersToTheThroneOfGod, the latest entry in Adrian Tchaikovsky's @aptshadow.bsky.social fantasy series.

In a world steeped in magic – the #TyrantPhilosophers campaign to bring reason, logic and ‘perfection’ to it.

Pre-order now: geni.us/PTTTOGcovrev
July 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
sharrow.eurosky.social
So excited! Happy Book Day @aptshadow.bsky.social #TyrantPhilosophers #amreading 💙📚
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The third book in the Tyrant Philosophers trilogy "Days of Shattered Faith" comes out today!
The three Tyrant Philosophers books by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
December 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM
miguelpeck.bsky.social
Well, the Goldsboro edition of Pretenders to the Throne of God by Adrian Tchaikovsky is here… and it’s glorious.

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February 21, 2026 at 10:45 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social) reflects on the #TyrantPhilosophers series and the long road back to the city where it all started, Ilmar, the setting for the forthcoming finale #TheGraveOfPerfection

Read more: bit.ly/4vwAOmn

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Cover of "The Tyrant Philosophers" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, featuring stylized text on a textured background with an orange-brown illustration resembling a cloud at the bottom left. Book cover announcement for "The Grave of Perfection" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, slated for February 2027. The cover art is labeled "Cover to be revealed.
July 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
plasticmuncher98.bsky.social
I am crying over how much a weird gas mask wearing man and his horrific giant centipede wife love each other.

If you’d like this inflicted upon you as well, I can’t recommend Days of Shattered Faith (but the whole trilogy really) by @aptshadow.bsky.social enough.

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The cover art of Days of Shattered Faith, depicting the tiered city the book takes place in and around, with the patron frog god (yes frog god this is the best book ever) of the nation in his cave.
December 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM
headofzeus.bsky.social
The #TyrantPhilosophers send in their legions, they despatch Outreach – the rain before the storm.

#LivesOfBitterRain is a novella in Adrian Tchaikovsky's award-winning series @aptshadow.bsky.social 🗡️

Now in Kindle Daily Deals, for 1 day only!: https://amzn.to/4fjqnhN
The image is a promotional poster for the novella "Lives of Bitter Rain" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The cover features a mountainous landscape with a monochrome and green color scheme. It's noted as part of the Tyrant Philosopher series and is a prequel to the novel "Days of Shattered Faith.
June 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
paolaoeste.bsky.social
.@aptshadow.bsky.social Just finished listening to the whole run of #ShadowsoftheApt on audio. A STELLAR reading by superb narrator and I am BEREFT. When [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] [REDACTED]! I totally lost it. I need a literary sorbet before going into #TyrantPhilosophers.
October 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
In #PretendersToTheThroneOfGod, Arthur C. Clarke winner & Sunday Times bestselling author Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social returns to a world steeped in magic – & the #TyrantPhilosophers campaign to bring reason, logic and ‘perfection’ to it.

Pre-order now: https://geni.us/PTTTOGorgsoc
Cover of the book 'Pretenders to the Throne of God' by Arthur C. Tchaikovsky. The illustration features a grand castle on a cliff with swirling sea waves, and an individual standing in the foreground observing the scene.
January 24, 2026 at 1:53 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
'An intriguing tangle, dense, dark, ingenious, ironic, complex, often funny, and always smart' @locusmag.bsky.social

#TyrantPhilosophers by Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), series finale #TheGraveOfPerfection coming soon

Shop the series: amzn.to/4rdC0tK
A collection of five book covers by Adrian Tchaikovsky is displayed. The titles are "City of Last Chances," "House of Open Wounds," "Days of Shattered Faith," "Lives of a Bitter Rain," and "Pretenders to the Throne of God." The background features an antique looking illustration of the sky. A quote from Locus at the top reads, "An intriguing tangle... Ingenious. A book cover announcement for "The Grave of Perfection" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, set for release in February 2027. The cover design is yet to be revealed, featuring white text on a black background.
July 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
vecna.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy
Book 23 is "City of Last Chances" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, first of the Tyrant Philosophers series.

#currentlyreading #bookstodon #booksky #AdrianTchaikovsky #tyrantphilosophers #cityoflastchances
The cover of the book. The top half shows the spires and domes of a gothic style city built on the side of a mountain. The bottom half shows more mid-century industrial and military elements in an under-city, invoking a Soviet feel.
April 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
Get a 20% off two new titles in Adrian Tchaikovsky's (@aptshadow.bsky.social) #TyrantPhilosophers fantasy series, with discount code: PREORDER20 at @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social

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May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
shewasonlyevie.bsky.social
Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social UK, for the electronic Advanced Reading Copy.

And, as always, thank you, @aptshadow.bsky.social, for continuing the share these wonderful worlds, characters, and stories with us!

#pretenderstothethroneofgod #adriantchaikovsky #tyrantphilosophers
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 AM
theafterwords.bsky.social
UK #DEAL ALERT! One clickers unite because LIVES OF BITTER RAIN @aptshadow.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle UK for today only!
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Lives of Bitter Rain: A Tyrant Philosophers Novella
City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring 'Perfection' and 'Correctness' to an imperfect world.
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June 3, 2026 at 5:43 AM
headofzeus.bsky.social
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June 18, 2026 at 12:29 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
To be in with a chance to win a signed set of Adrian Tchaikovsky's @aptshadow.bsky.social #TyrantPhilosophers series in paperback, plus an exclusive collectable stamp, simply answer:

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Books by Adrian Tchaikovsky are displayed on a wooden surface. Four books with distinct, colorful covers are arranged: "City of Last Chances" in red, "House of Open Wounds" in orange, "Days of Shattered Path" in yellow, and "Lives of Bitter Rain" in green. A lit candle and an assortment of other books and stationery items are nearby. The image contains stylized text for a stamp that reads: "CENSORED BY EDICT OF THE SCHOOL OF CORRECT SPEECH - FOR THE PERFECTION AND SERVICE OF THE PEOPLES OF THE PALLESEEN SWAY.
June 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
'Endlessly creative . . . so much invention peeking around every corner' @patricknessbooks.bsky.social

#TyrantPhilosophers by Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), series finale #TheGraveOfPerfection coming soon

Shop the series: http://amzn.to/4rdC0tK
Three books by Adrian Tchaikovsky are displayed on a wooden surface: "City of Last Chances" with a red and white and balck cover, "House of Open Wounds" with a orange, white and black cover, and "Days of Shattered Faith" with a yellow, white and black cover. Accompanying items include a wooden box, colorful stones, a hammer, and closed books. A book titled "Lives of Bitter Rain" by Adrian Tchaikovsky is placed upright on a wooden table. The cover features intricate illustrations in green, black, and white. A lit candle and an old leather-bound book are beside it, set against a textured, dark backdrop. A stack of three books titled "Pretenders to the Throne of God" by Adrian Tchaikovsky, set against a textured blue background. One book is upright, displaying an intricate black and blue cover design with fantastical elements. A lit white candle and wooden pencils are placed nearby. Book announcement image featuring a dark background with white and purple text. It reads: "February 2027, The Grave of Perfection, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Cover to be revealed."
July 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
itmeanswhatitmeans.bsky.social
I had the pleasure of sitting down with @aptshadow.bsky.social to discuss his series The Tyrant Philosophers today! The episode will be our in August!
Healing Magic's Complexities #TyrantPhilosophers #novels #fantasy #podcast #AdrianTchaikovsky
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May 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
dzeneric.bsky.social
I was shredding some old notebooks & came across some old Keeping My Hands Busy In Team Meetings doodles, including this flawless depiction of a flawless character, Helgram from @aptshadow.bsky.social 's Tyrant Philosophers series #tyrantphilosophers #cityoflastchances

Image in thread bc spoilers!
July 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
headofzeus.bsky.social
Eres Ffenegh is the next state slated for conquest by the Palleseen...

#PretendersToTheThroneOfGod by Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social) the latest entry in his #TyrantPhilosophers series.

Out today: https://geni.us/PTTTOGorgsoc

Shop the series: https://amzn.to/4rdC0tK
Books titled "Pretenders to the Throne of God" by Adrian Tchaikovsky are stacked on a wooden surface. A lit candles arrows and length of rope nearby. The background is a blue textured wall. A vintage-style map features six book covers from "The Tyrant Philosophers" series. Each cover is placed at different locations on the map, which includes areas labelled Jarokir, Bracinta, Eres Ffenagh, Alkhalend, and Ilmar - next to each location is a book cover for each entry in The Tyrant Philosophers series. At the centre is the title of the map "The Palleeseen Sway." The map is decorated with ornate borders and a compass rose.
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
minufreitag.bsky.social
I loved ‘City of Last Chances’ and ‘Cage of Souls’, but got stuck on ‘House of Open Wounds’ and couldn’t really connect with ‘Children of Time’ … I might give it another go though.

Anyway … more novellas please (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ.

#AdrianTchaikovsky #TyrantPhilosophers
August 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM
headofzeus.bsky.social
Join Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social) at signings & events for his #TyrantPhilosophers series of companion novels and be in with a chance of getting an exclusive in-universe stamp courtesy of the School of Correct Speech on your copy.

Shop the series: amzn.to/4rdC0tK
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March 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM
fuzzyeyenoodle.bsky.social
This one took a whole month.

Adrian Tchaikovsky is an author that will give you density above all else, and this was no exception. I can see it not being for everyone, but I had a really great time with this
#readinglist #booklist #tyrantphilosophers
May 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
trassel242.bsky.social
I’m listening to Days of Shattered Faith by Adrian Tchaikovsky and I’m LOVING IT!!! It’s so good, I love all the weird and fun worldbuilding in it! #DaysOfShatteredFaith #AdrianTchaikovsky #TyrantPhilosophers
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December 7, 2024 at 5:50 AM