Now that his mom has his back, there's no way anything could go wrong...right? Will Hadrian have a subtle exit and quietly disappear into the night? Unlikely.

On today's episode we continue to examine Hadrian's relationship and portrayal of Crispin as these chapters mark the close of their relationship. We discuss the narrative framing, how it helps us as readers feel the gravity of these moments as we get close to the end of the first arc of Empire of Silence!

Devil's Rest Book Club is Cameron Elston and Drew Welty. Today’s episode discussed Chapters 20, 21 and 22 of Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio, copyright 2018.  Empire of Silence was originally published by DAW books on July 3rd, 2018.

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