Empire of Silence

Good space opera. The world building is extraordinary, with echoes from a number of historical and fictional sources.
My reaction to the story and the writing was a bit unusual for me. Every time I started reading it, it pulled me in and held my attention – I didn't want to put it down. But, when I wasn't reading it, I didn't have a strong desire to get back to it as soon as possible. Strange, no?
This book is apparently the beginning of a series. I look forward to reading more in this world.
Solid 4 stars.