Children of Time is a captivating space thriller mystery book written by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The story takes place in a future where humanity is on the brink of extinction and a terraforming project goes awry. As the last remnants of humanity struggle to survive, they encounter a planet inhabited by intelligent spiders. The book explores themes of evolution, civilization, and the nature of humanity through the parallel narratives of humans and spiders. Children of Time is a thought-provoking and imaginative space mystery that will keep you engrossed from beginning to end.