Children of Time is a captivating space thriller mystery book written by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The story takes place in a distant future where humanity is on the brink of extinction. As the last remnants of humanity search for a new home, they encounter a planet inhabited by intelligent spiders. The narrative alternates between the struggles of the remaining humans and the evolution of the spider civilization, creating a fascinating exploration of parallel evolution, the nature of intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Children of Time is a thought-provoking and suspenseful book that will keep you hooked until the very end.