Children of Time is by a different author, though - Adrian Tchaikovsky. I generally like all of Tchaikovski's work, and he's noticeably maturing as a writer, and getting better, with each novel. Time had some (IMHO) weaknesses that are missing from later novels in the series, but it's still a very good book.

But, again, not the same author.

Children of Time was fun. Interesting writing techniques, some rich perspectives of various levels of consciousness. As a recovering arachnaphobe I heartily recommend it haha