Shroud is a really good piece of hard sci-fi that explores first contact with an alien intelligence. It has creative world building, good characters, and a creative take on alien life.

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      Quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Although I bought the original children of time when it came out, so probably better to say has developed into one of my favorite authors haha.

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        Agreed! Children of Time was wonderful, the whole Final Architecture series was fantastic, and I adore Cage of Souls even if it’s a bit of a hot mess.

        Last few years his output has been practically Sanderson-like, too, he’s building an impressing body of work.