Welcome to the EthiaVerse, an expansive soft science fiction universe where advanced civilizations, ancient mysteries, and extraordinary abilities collide across multiple galaxies.
The journey begins with Empire’s Son, where a young man from Earth is drawn into an interstellar Empire after discovering he is the long-lost heir to a throne he never knew existed. Surrounded by political intrigue, powerful allies, dangerous enemies, and impossible choices, he must decide whether to embrace the future waiting for him or hold on to the life he left behind.
But that is only the beginning.
The EthiaVerse is told through multiple interconnected series, including Earth’s Daughter, which follows the family left behind on Earth as they struggle to understand his sudden disappearance. Each story explores different characters, worlds, and moments in history while revealing another piece of the same larger universe.
Whether you’re discovering the EthiaVerse for the first time or returning to explore its growing lore, this site serves as your gateway to the stories, the worlds, and the history that connects them.
Every story is a doorway. Every Codex entry opens another.
Where Can I Read the EthiaVerse?
The EthiaVerse is being written as a living serialized story, with new chapters released each week. Whether you prefer to read for free or support the series as it grows, there are several ways to experience the story.
Most chapters are available to read for free on Royal Road, making it the perfect place to begin exploring the EthiaVerse.
Readers who would like to stay ahead of the public release can join Patreon, where you’ll find advance chapters, exclusive EthiaVerse content, and a chance to support the continued growth of the series.
As each story is completed, it will also be published as an ebook and paperback on Amazon, allowing readers to enjoy the finished novels in their final form.
Books Listed in Recommended Reading Order
Click on book titles below to go to book summary and links to read the story. You can also go here to get more series information.
| Book | Status | Where to Read |
|---|---|---|
| Escape From the Empire (optional prequel to Empire’s Son) | Completed | Patreon |
| My Last Birthday On Earth (short story 3 months before Empire’s Son) | Completed | Website • Patreon |
| Empire’s Son (Empire’s Son Trilogy Book 1) | Completed | Royal Road • Wattpad • Inkitt • Patreon • Amazon |
| Earth’s Daughter (Earth’s Daughter Trilogy Book 1) | Completed | Royal Road • Patreon |
| Dark Guardian (Empire’s Son Trilogy Book 2) | Completed | Royal Road • Patreon • Amazon |
| Blood Bond (Empire’s Son Trilogy Book 3) | Completed | Royal Road • Patreon |
| Operation Firestone (prequel to Hidden Empires) | Completed | Patreon |
| Hidden Empires (Hidden Empires Trilogy Book 1) | Currently releasing | Royal Road • Patreon early access |
Upcoming Books/Projects
Hidden Empires Trilogy Book 2: Rebel Captive––Work in Progress
Hidden Empires Trilogy Book 3: Title TBA––Planned
Earth’s Daughter Triolgy Books 2: Title TBA––Planning
Earth’s Daughter Trilogy Book 3: Title TBA––Planned
Explore the EthiaVerse Codex
The EthiaVerse Codex serves as the official public archive of the Ethian Empire, bringing together Imperial Archive Records and carefully preserved reference collections into a single, ever-expanding repository of knowledge.
Within these archives you’ll discover the people who shaped history, the worlds and kingdoms of the Empire, the technologies that transformed civilization, and the historical records that connect them. Each Archive Record is written from an in-universe perspective, allowing readers to explore the EthiaVerse beyond the events of the novels.
Whether you’re researching a prominent historical figure, examining a distant world, tracing the development of Imperial technology, or exploring the chronology of major events, the Codex has been designed as a living archive that continues to grow alongside the stories themselves.
New Archive Records are released regularly as additional files are approved for public access.
Living Archive Records
Imperial Reference Collections
Latest Archive Bulletin
The Imperial Archives continue to expand as new records are prepared for public release.
Follow the free EthiaVerse Newsletter on Patreon to receive notifications whenever new Archive Records are declassified, reference collections are expanded, artwork is released, or major developments occur throughout the EthiaVerse.
A free Patreon membership is all you need to stay informed.