The Starsea Cycle Books in Order

To locate a prophecy that could reveal the remaining Aspects of Magic, Lucian must return to the Sorceress-Queen's Golden Palace. Dangerous enemies and Psyche's deserts test his abilities as he learns the responsibility of wielding the Orbs.

Identified as a mage, Lucian is exiled from Earth to train on distant Volsung. During the voyage, a mysterious fellow mage connects him to the source of magic, offering a destiny he is reluctant to accept.

Lucian enters Volsung Academy expecting to learn control of his magic, but demanding trials and hostile rivals put his future in doubt. Discovering his potential brings another danger: using it could cost him his place there.

A vision draws Lucian back to Volsung to seek the lost Prophecy of the Seven and locate the remaining Orbs. Meanwhile, Swarmers attack the League of Worlds as ambitious mages prepare to reclaim political power.

Stranded on Psyche, Lucian must survive monsters, unstable mages, and the attention of a powerful Sorceress-Queen. Joined by unlikely companions, he crosses the hostile moon in search of escape while her psychic influence threatens his freedom.

As the League of Worlds fractures under invasion, Lucian and his crew seek the Orb of Thermalism on Hephaestus. Its volcanic landscape and approaching enemies threaten their search for an artifact crucial to humanity's survival.

Lucian seeks help at Mako Academy before confronting Xara Mallis, his rival for the title of Chosen. Each acquired Orb strengthens a haunting Shadow, forcing him to address its danger before continuing his quest for power.

With Swarmers overwhelming the League of Worlds, Lucian must unite Psyche's rival factions despite challenges to his authority. Building an army and fleet becomes essential as the struggle for humanity's survival moves toward Earth's skies.