Slow Gods

"An astonishing, thought-provoking and above all touching story of found meaning and lost humanity.”
 
 —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time

"Deeply imaginative and achingly human, Slow Gods lures you gently into the dark between the stars." —Megan E. O'Keefe, author of The Blighted Stars

"[An] epic and enthralling galactic adventure. North’s worldbuilding is dizzying and dazzling, full of fascinating and convincing characters, and thought-provoking meditations on destiny, duty, and power. Add in a doomed romance and stirring action, and this immersive, inventive space opera proves a sheer delight." 
 —Publishers Weekly

"A deeply philosophical standalone SF epic that brilliantly and subtly utilizes elements of cosmic horror to complement its metaphysical speculations. The best kind of science fiction: mind-blowing and wildly thought-provoking."
 
 —Kirkus

"Alongside a riveting and complex story, North is exploring significant political issues... I hope Slow Gods will appear on awards bal­lots, best-ofs, and many to-be-read piles. I expect it to prove to be one of the best science fiction books of 2025."—Locus

"Claire North’s latest is a dark and intricate space opera with a highly intelligent narrator, which makes for a satisfying and mind-boggling read." —Reactor Magazine

"A gloriously inventive story with a protagonist as unique and compelling as Martha Wells Murderbot or Anne Leckie’s Justice of Toren. A wide-ranging enthralling, resonant and cathartic fable." —Fantasy Hive

"An extraordinary novel." —SFX

"North captivates us with the beauty of their writing and the apparent limitlessness of their imagination. Another brilliant novel from a stunning storyteller."—Booklist

"A journey through a spacefaring society via the eyes of an immortal man, Slow Godsis a deliberate and expansive mediation on time and consciousness." 
 —BookPage

"A richly detailed space opera and a must-read for those who enjoy Adrian Tchaikovsky and Ann Leckie." —Library Journal