Liaden universe

Science fiction series by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller Liaden Universe (/liːˈeɪdɛn/ lee-AY-den or /liːˈeɪdən/) is an ongoing science fiction series written by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. The books are primarily space operas with elements of Regency romance, novels of manners, and supernatural abilities. As of July 2024, the series comprises 27 novels and 33 chapbooks. The 25th Liaden Universe novel was released in July 2023. Overview The Liaden Universe consists of multiple related series. The first Agent of Change series is a sequence of science fiction novels by husband and wife team Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. Originally published in 1988, this series centers on the ongoing conflict between Clan Korval and the Department of the Interior, a rogue government agency. Publication history Del Rey Books published the first three novels—Agent of Change, Conflict of Honors, and Carpe Diem—between 1988 and 1989. Due to modest initial sales, Lee and Miller did not immediately continue the series. However, interest grew through online communities, particularly the Usenet group rec.arts.sf.written, where the series was featured in the group's FAQ. In 1999, the authors published