The Last Human (Series Complete)

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Thousands of years ago, HUMANKIND was destroyed ...

… but the xenos still worship them as GODS.

Now, xenos build cities among the majestic ruins scattered across the worlds. Though these alien people are surrounded by ancient wonders and relics, few understand their true powers. One Empire has learned to harness the remains of humanity's forgotten technology to reconnect the distant worlds ... and dominate them.

Eolh is a jaded, avian thiefwho was raised in the dark underbelly of Gaiam, a city full of winged xenos and soaring temples. When the Empire first stormed through the Gate, Eolh and his friends fought and bled to defend their home.

But the resistance died a long time ago.No one dreams of fighting back, because only the Empire knows how to wield Humanity's forgotten weapons: warships that fly, robotic constructs that hunt, and rare mysteries scavenged from the tombs of the gods.

Instead, Eolh lives a half-life: thieving, running jobs, and selling his services as a freelance listener for the last gangs of Lowtown. He trusts no one, and only looks out for himself.

But when an unusual heist takes a deadly turn, Eolh must bargain with an overzealous android who carries an impossible secret—one that will shake the foundations of the universe.

There is one last hope for salvation.

- Extremely powerful human MCs

- Space Opera inspired by the prophecies of Dune

- Aliens and machines found in Star Wars

- The long-forgotten ruins from The Elder Scrolls

2 Books Now Published!

GetThe Last Human, Book 1 of the Human Godshere.

GetThe Lord of Change, Book 2 of the Human Godshere.

... or keep reading right here on RR :)

No stubs!!!

I'm now posting the 4th and final book as of Sept 2025, so you can read the whole thing right here.

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2020
Author: PSHoffman

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Rating: 4.6/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(10)

ArahVhelRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
All the yes from me. I'll update the review to a detailed one later. But so far, grammar 10/10, story is starting with a bang, and kinda like a blast from the past, it feels like all the paperbacks I read while young. Underdog hero meets world changing event, then apparently "assembles/meets" a team to pursue his quest that he wanted no part into. Tie it up nicely with a prophecy, and suitably horrifying ennemies so far.
AshlawrenceRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A unique story in a interesting setting. I like the characters, they seem real and believable as well as the way they talk and interact. The world itself is new, the scifi like magic aspect is indeed a nice take! There is a lot of potential and ways the story can go. I await more releases with anticipation.
AstralTempestRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Initially, the title gave me the impression of a zombie survival reincarnation story like some that have been going around, but boy was I wrong. Only a few chapters in and a I can see oodles of potential oozing from the story.
The characters/groups are interesting and vary greatly with in appearance and culture even early on. There is a sense of realistic selfishness to them that we see in materialistic societies. Many of them seem to only want what is best for them at the expense of the people around them, much like our modern society.
The setting is intriguing, giving a sense of age to the world, almost in a hopeless sort of way. It makes the appearance of the last human in this world so intriguing.
Too early to say much about plot. Seems to be going in a good direction, though.
May edit later if I remember. Maybe not. Back to reading.
BubblepunkRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I LOVED IT!
A wonderful story, absolutely well written that will take you through many adventures that never end.
The prose is incredible. It's well written, well edited and really easy to read. I enjoyed every chapter, and had no problem returning to the story after gaps. The grammar is perfect.
I found the characters endearing. I found the characters to be engaging, well-crafted, and their interactions to be well thought out. The humor is appreciable, especially during the low moments. It perfectly completed the vision I had of them. They are very sympathetic and touching.
The story is focused on the characters but the worldbulding is also very interesting. As a sci-fi fan, I was spoiled. We are not lost, everything is well explained and orchestrated. The moral choices make sense. There are enough cliffhangers and U-turns that you rarely see it coming.
The story raises fundamental existential questions today.
I loved the atmosphere of complete ruin and the end of time. I chose this story because of the way it was written and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this story. Exploring the ruins of the ancient age of greatness is really something invigorating with prose like this! The weight of the ages is edifying.
Lord_RevanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Such a good find, read it in a single sitting. In terms of Royal Road, this is a diamond in the rough. Even if I compare it to published works, it still holds up quite well. Worldbuilding is great and the story hits the ground running from the first chapter.
Premise is really interesting and somewhat underused in the realm of scifi writing. So it has freshness going for it. It also neatly avoids any pitfalls of similar works, never descending into stale and overused HFY tropes. Characters are generally great, and they manage to either evoke sympathy or derision as appropriate. The plot twists keep thing fresh as well. Grammar is excellent. The only improvement I can think of is when it comes to navel gazing. It is not as bad as numerous other works on Royal Road but there is still a bit too much going on here. Regardless story improves in that regard as the chapters go on, so I am hopeful. I know how difficult it is to show rather then tell.
TLDR: Excellent compared to usual Royal Road fare, and still manages to be great and enjoyable compared to published stuff. Eagerly waiting for more, keep up the good work!
QZTKRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I've had an idea bouncing around in my head for near a decade now about a human waking up to a post-apocalyptic, post-human world where there are no more humans, but plenty of primitive trans-humans. Plenty of technology that might as well be magic. Probably as a ttrpg, as I'm not an author.
Which is why I'm so happy to read this story. This is something I've wanted for years and years, and it's so well done.
The worldbuilding is stylish and slick, but full of that delicious feeling of that weight of ages. The plot is gripping. The pacing is well done, fast, but not rushed, and the story has time to breathe, but it doesn't get slow.
The characters are good, solid, but I can't call them great. They lack a degree of pizaaz or weight. Their foundations are very good, but I'd recommend showing a bit more of their background, and looping it into the story more. Eolh's history as an urchin turned revolutionary, and Poire's ancient recent history as a whateverisgoingonthere is great stuff. Eolh in particular could use more hinting and foreshadowing as to his fiery past in the earlier chapters.
I never noticed any grammar problems, and that's all I really need out of grammar.
I've truly enjoyed this story.
RedcoatRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A deep sense of age seeps into every part of The Last Human. The story is set in a city built upon ruin after ruin, whose richest inhabitants are still poor compared to what came before them.
Contrary to what the title may suggest, the main character is not, in fact, the last human. Instead, the story follows Eolh, a sapient avian thief struggling to make a living in the slums of a city occupied by a brutal and arrogant empire. The setting is seen through Eolh's eyes, and his familiarity with it helps to emphasise the awe he feels at the mysteries he sees.
This lends the story an incredibly engaging atmosphere, one that blends religion and technology to create a keen sense of something far greater than Eolh could ever comprehend. It's a slow burn, lasting eight chapters before even describing the colour of Eolh's plumage, which only further helps build up the incredible style of this story.
Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend The Last Human. The characters are rich and engaging, and the story limits itself to a very small cast so you'll never get overwhelmed. The plot itself is an engaging odyssey throughout fascinating and fantastical environments, all tied together by a cohesive style that really helps bring across the reality that Eolh and his entire civilisation are standing on the shoulders of giants.
SmaugBeiberRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
It is good enough, and you can tell the author has some skill.
A journey narrative, with a chase and an open ended path. Interested to see a little bit more of the character development that comes along from having more characters interact over a longer period of time. The author is starting to round out some of the 2-d character edges at chapter 17, but more of this will continue to stregthen what they have written here.
Good style engaging and sold grammer. Pulls you in and enough happens to keep it right.
Story got a couple of points off for rushing in a new character, without setting up great motivation, and some generic "fantasy for fantasy's sake" elements when it doesn't appear two be what the author was going for here. Don't feel the need to dilute the potent mixture by making everything weird. The contrast between the normal and the weird is where the best story's sit.
But honestly keep writing. This is good, and if you get it up to a length that most people on this site are looking for it should hit trending in no time. After trending it will be ready for a good edit and the world from there.
TronPaulRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story is a grand science fiction fantasy opera. The world building of a shattered universe, a dead civilization, and the struggling civilizations living in their ruins is breathtaking. The real treat of this series, though, is by far the characters. Their highs, their lows, and their beautiful growth really, really touched me.
It's been a long time since I've read something like this. If I had to compare it to something, I'd say it reminds me of how I felt reading Tad William's Otherland. And that's damn fine praise.
I'm glad I stumbled on this on RR. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
UnEarthedRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Can still hurt you. There's enough buildup at this chapter to rage quit, or just read on Patron. I'll keep torturing myself with these regular releases...
The writing is the jewel, the story fire. It hardly seems comparable to fanfics or translations. Yet the premise, complicated into real life at every turn, pays respects to the genre.
What if immortality could not prevent extinction? When could being transported "home" be another world? How many superstitions devolved from brilliant science?
I can almost feel the tension for our future great-grandkids, but for all the unexpected depths on every turn...is this an amazingly disguised good vs evil battle?