The Fifth Sun
An Ancient Story of Time, Sacrifice, and What It Means to Be Human
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403861944 - 347 pages
€16.53
Synopsis
The Fifth Sun is a myth-inspired novel that explores one of humanity’s oldest and most unsettling questions: what does it cost for the world to continue?
In a universe shaped by cycles of creation and destruction, existence itself is not guaranteed. Suns rise, burn out, and are born again. Civilizations endure only because someone, somewhere, chooses sacrifice over silence. Within this fragile order, humanity stands at the center—aware that survival is never free.
Blending ancient myth with poetic, philosophical storytelling, The Fifth Sun is not a retelling of the past but a meditation on responsibility, meaning, and renewal. It examines the hidden violence behind stability, the weight carried by each generation, and the quiet courage required to choose life in the face of uncertainty.
Both intimate and cosmic, this novel speaks directly to the modern reader living in an age of collapse and rebirth. It reminds us that every generation stands where the first humans stood: at the edge of darkness, deciding whether the sun will rise once more.
The Fifth Sun is not a story about the end of the world.
It is a story about why the world continues.
About Hirad Abadi
Hirad Abadi is the author of imaginative fiction that explores the borderlands between reason and wonder, logic and myth.
Fascinated by the moment when certainty begins to crack, Abadi writes stories in which rational minds encounter realities they cannot fully explain. His work often blends mystery, philosophical inquiry, and gentle humor, inviting readers to question not only what is true, but how truth itself is recognized.
The Fairy Detective is a playful and reflective homage to classic detective fiction, reimagining the genre through a lens of curiosity, skepticism, and unexpected enchantment.
When not writing, Abadi is usually reading old case files, wandering through ideas that refuse to stay solved, or listening for the places where stories insist on being told.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403861944 |
| Pagecount | 347 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 155 x 235 mm |
| Author | Hirad Abadi |
| Category | Literature > Novels |