Year 2544 · Immortality is already here
Aeternum
They say death is inevitable. They’ve clearly never been rich.
In a society where time is the only currency and the rich live forever, Lara Hallman just wants to disappear. Haunted by the past and suffocating in a world where even air has a price, she takes on a job she never thought possible: investigating a crime for the aeternums—the immortal elite she hates above all.
But what begins as a simple assassination attempt quickly spirals into something far darker. Lara is on the verge of exposing a conspiracy that could shatter the system at its core… and drag her down with it.
Complete saga · 6 main novels · 1 companion novel
Reading order
The complete series
Start with The Death of Time. If Lara and her world pull you in, the next books continue the story in order. Books I–IV are available in English, Book V is available for pre-order, and the remaining titles are coming soon. Save Foundation until after the main series.
Book 06
The Liberator of Time
Coming soon
Companion novel
Foundation
Read after the main series
Coming soon
Character · Plot · World
What awaits you in Aeternum
01 / CHARACTER
Lara Hallman doesn’t want to save the world
She just wants to escape it. Scarred by her past and forced to work for the elite she despises most, Lara is a flawed, contradictory, deeply human protagonist whose evolution forms the heart of the entire series.
02 / PLOT
A crime that could break the system
It all begins with an assassination attempt. Every answer opens up a bigger question, and the investigation grows into a conspiracy involving power, revolution, and the future of humanity.
03 / WORLD
Immortality comes at a price
Time can be bought, sold, and stolen. Aeternum turns an impossible idea into a fully realized society and uses it to explore inequality, death, and what we would be willing to sacrifice for a little more life.
Aeternum, according to its readers
“A clever thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout, blending in some great futuristic concepts.”
“A story that leaves you wanting to read the next chapter every time you reach the end of one. […] It’s hard to read just one chapter.”
“A very well-written series that explores the struggle between humanity’s desire to live forever and those who believe life must have a limit.”
“I tend to read more nonfiction, so I was pleasantly surprised that The Death of Time—my first encounter with science fiction—pulled me in the way it did.”
“Your style is fresh, effortless, and to the point—something I appreciate in this kind of novel, where most authors tend to get carried away with endless descriptions.”
“This book is disappointing, and I can’t say any more because I would be censored.”
“Reading the series is thrilling; whenever I finish one book, I can’t help starting the next because the action moves at such a relentless pace.”
Before you begin
Frequently asked questions
Which book should I start with?
Start with Aeternum I: The Death of Time. It introduces Lara, the world of Aeternum, and the conflict that sets the entire series in motion. No prior reading is required.
Is the series complete?
The main story is complete in Spanish across six novels, from The Death of Time to The Liberator of Time, followed by the companion novel Foundation. The English editions are being released progressively: Books I–IV are available, Book V is available for pre-order, and Book VI and Foundation are coming soon.
Can I try Aeternum I without committing to the whole series?
Yes. Aeternum I is the starting point and requires no prior reading. Its investigation opens up a larger conflict that continues in the following books, so the series should be read in order if you decide to continue.
Do I need a background in science to enjoy it?
No. Although Aeternum is built around scientific and technological ideas, the story gives you all the context you need and moves like a thriller: investigation, action, twists, and compelling characters. Its style is direct, cinematic, and accessible, even if you don’t usually read science fiction.
When should I read Foundation?
After Aeternum VI: The Liberator of Time. Foundation expands on the origins of this world and one of its central characters, but it contains major spoilers for the entire main series.
Was the English edition translated using AI?
No. Aeternum was originally written in Spanish. Andrea Rosenberg translated the book into English, and both the translation and the editing of the English edition were carried out by people—not AI.
Aeternum I · The Death of Time
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