Adventures in the Liaden Universe Series by Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

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  • Two Tales of Korval (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #1)
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    Two Tales of Korval (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #1)

    Sharon Lee

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2011

    Chapbook with two short stories:To Cut an Edge: Val Con, a rookie scout, meets Edger the knife-making Clutch Turtle.A Day at the Races: Young Val Con and Shan run rings around prim and proper Kareen.These stories also found in Liaden Constellation Book I

  • Fellow Travelers (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #2)
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    Fellow Travelers (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #2)

    Sharon Lee

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2011

    Chapbook of three short stories set in the Liaden Universe all dealing with Priscilla Delacroix aka Moonhawk. Contents: Where the Goddess SendsA Spell for the LostMoonphaseThese stories also found in Liaden Constellation Book I

  • Duty Bound (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #3)
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    Duty Bound (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #3)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2001

    Pilot of Korval and Breath's Duty, two stories featuring Daav yos Phelium and including Er Thom, Clonak, and Shadia. Answers several Liaden Universe mysteries.These stories also found in Liaden Constellation Book I

  • Certain Symmetry (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #4)
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    Certain Symmetry (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #4)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2000

    This chapbook contains two short stories set in the Liaden Universe."The Wine of Memory" features Moonshadow and Lute as they come off a rough road into a surprising visit to an old friend.In "Certain Symmetry," Pat Rin yos'Phelium, cousin to Val Con, becomes involved in a matter of Balance that takes him to unexpected places. Chronologically, it follows immediately after "A Day at the Races," which appears in Two Tales of Korval (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #1)... more

  • Trading in Futures (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #5)
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    Trading in Futures (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #5)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2001

    Adventures in the Liaden Universe® Number 5The short story "Balance of Trade" introduces Jethri Gobelyn, an aspiring Terran apprentice Trader who comes to the attention of a Liaden Master Trader. In "A Choice of Weapons," Daav yos'Phelium must Balance an insult amid the elegant formality of a Liaden garden party.These stories also found in Liaden Constellation Book I"The writing is as rich with detail as anything by C. J. Cherryh, while the general approach... reminds of Andre Norton... more

  • Changeling (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #6)
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    Changeling (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #6)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2001

    This novella set in the Liaden Universe first appeared in Absolute Magnitude #14, Summer 2000. It was then re-issued in chapbook form. It tells the story of Ren Zel dea'Judan, Clan Obrelt, who becomes first (space) pilot in an obscure clan of shopkeepers. Not all the other clans, however, are happy that Obrelt should field a pilot.This novella is also found in Liaden Constellation Book I

  • Loose Cannon (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #7)
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    Loose Cannon (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #7)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2001

    Adventures in the Liaden Universe® Number 7In "A Matter of Dreams" the oft-disappointed crew of an itinerant spaceship find that magic and dreams can come face to face with the reality of money and power -- and that power abhors an honest confrontation.Also here is "Phoenix," which gives an intimate glance at the Solcintra's Low Port, where artists and the abandoned must struggle to survive in the impoverished outskirts of Liad's greatest spaceport... more

  • Shadows and Shades (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #8)
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    Shadows and Shades (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #8)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2002

    Two short stories of the Liaden Universe: Naratha's Shadow, originally published in 2000, and Heirloom, originally published in 2002.

  • Quiet Knives (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #9)
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    Quiet Knives (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #9)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2003

    Two short stories "Veil of the Dancer" and "Quiet Knives". "Veil of the Dancer" first appeared in the magazine Absolute Magnitude. This is the first appearance of "Quiet Knives".

  • With Stars Underfoot (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #10)
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    With Stars Underfoot (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #10)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2004

    Two short stories "Lord of the Dance" and "This House". "This House" first appeared in the anthology "Stars" edited by Janis Ian. This is the first appearance of "Lord of the Dance".

  • Liaden Universe® Companion [Volume Two] (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #6-10)
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    Liaden Universe® Companion [Volume Two] (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #6-10)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2007

    Ten insightful explorations of the off-worlds, low ports and edges of the Liaden Universe®. One novella and nine shorter works by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller thrust you into intimate contact with the people that inhabit this powerful and far-flung universe. Contents:Sweet waters --Naratha's shadow --A matter of dreams --Phoenix --Veil of the dancer --This house --Changeling --Heirloom --Quiet knives --Lord of the dance --

  • Necessary Evils (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #11)
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    Necessary Evils (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #11)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2005

    Two short stories set in the Liaden Universe. The first story is The Beggar King, set on Liad and about the young Daav yos' Phelium's early training to be Delm. The second is Necessary Evils, explore the time and space before Clan Korval, when the universe was degenerating into chaos, and individuals faced evil in many guises, including bioenginnered human-plant hybrids, slavery and of course greed.

  • Allies (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #12)
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    Allies (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #12)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2006

    Even Clan Korval needs friends, and the kinds of friends they often need aren't simply buddies and pals, but allies. As Cantra so succinctly put it:"In the matter of allies only two things are important... more

  • Dragon Tide (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #13)
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    Dragon Tide (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #13)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2007

    Kareen yos'Phelium Clan Korval has always done everything that was proper, rising by study and by example to become the foremost scholar of the Liaden Code of Proper Conduct on Liad - and perhaps in the galaxy. Indeed, it seems that the only people she cannot influence to seemly action are the members of her own Clan. Now, wit Plan B in effect, Kareen must act. Is she merely and expert of the Code, or is she a DAUGHTER OF DRAGONS?Trees propose, dragons dispose... more

  • Eidolon (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #14)
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    Eidolon (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #14)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2008

    This chapbook contains two original stories: "Shadow Partner," and "Persistence." Each story features a well-known member of Clan Korval, portrayed as others see them.

  • Misfits (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #15)
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    Misfits (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #15)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2008

    Before Miri Robertson met Val Con yos'Phelium she was an acclaimed mercenary soldier. Before she was an acclaimed mercenary soldier with the Gyrfalks, she was "Redhead," a young recruit in Lizardi's Lunatics. Meanwhile, there was a weatherman, Ichliad Brunner. A weatherman's job is to observe and predict... more

  • Halfling Moon (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #16)
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    Halfling Moon (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #16)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2009

    Adventures in the Liaden Universe® Number 16Two Stories of a Tumultuous TimeThe Department of the Interior's bloody plot against planet Liad has failed, at least for now, but Clan Korval's firing upon Solcintra, Liad's capital city, to save it from the release of ancient killer machines has resulted in the clan's banishment. Korval has accepted this ruling with glee, but not everything is solved yet, especially with the clan's urgent Plan B still in effect... more

  • Skyblaze (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #17)
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    Skyblaze (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #17)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2011

    Vertu dea'San, Delm of Clan Wylan, has her hands full with daughter, son, and taxi business, when she's offered an opportunity to solve several pressing problems in one fell swoop.  All she needs to do is ferry a few people to a "picnic ground" to deal with an honorable matter of Balance. By the time Vertu discovers ath Clan Korval is also involved, she's in over her head in one of the historic moments of Liaden history... more

  • Courier Run (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #18)
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    Courier Run (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #18)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2011

    Two new Liaden Universe® adventures! Novelette "Kin Ties" explores the ties that bind beloved kin -- and desperate enemies. Short story "Guaranteed Delivery" is a tale of love, leadership, and insurance fraud. Both stories appeared in slightly altered form on the authors' Splinter Universe website.

  • Legacy Systems (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #19)
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    Legacy Systems (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #19)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2012

    Two stories of ancient computer systems and the changes they bring to the Liaden Universe.Intelligent DesignWhen a spaceship's inquisitive cabin boy finds a surplus crate of spare parts at a warehouse, all he knows is that he wants it very much. His older cousin's willing to see him buy it, but not quite so understanding when it comes time to connect the dots.The Space at Tinsori LightSometimes in chaotic moments the panic button is all that's left... more

  • Moon's Honor (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #20)
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    Moon's Honor (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #20)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2013

    A faction of renegade priestesses is seeking to circumvent the Dyan City High Priestess to outlaw "hedge magicians." Their reason is that such "bogus magic" confuses the simple, and diverts awe and respect that ought to be reserved for the true magic worked by priestesses in the name of the Goddess.Meanwhile, Master Magician Lute arrives in Dyan City on Beltane Eve, driven there by the will of the Goddess... more

  • Technical Details (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #21)
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    Technical Details (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #21)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2013

    Two stories about the folks who keep the social and technical machinery running. "Landed Alien" finds Kara ven'Arith on a space station maintenance crew when a series of inexplicable events overtake support functions. In "Eleutherios," the friars at a down-and-out abbey are taken in hand by an unlikely savior. Both stories previously appeared on Baen.com website.

  • Sleeping with the Enemy (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #22)
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    Sleeping with the Enemy (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #22)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2016

    Two novelettes set on Surebleak after it has been invaded and conquered by Pat Rin yos'Phelium Clan Korval. Each story features a young person coming to terms with the new conditions, and navigating treacherous cultural waters. "Chimera" was first published on Baen.com in May 2015. "Friend of a Friend" is original to this chapbook.

  • Change Management (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #23)
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    Change Management (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #23)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2017

    Times are perilous, violence rife, and the future uncertain. Success and the survival of all you hold dear may hinge on how you manage change. Some people advise that we “Embrace Change!” Other people realize that change has edges, and if you embrace it the wrong way, it may feel a lot more like a knife than a bromide when it touches your guts. Here are two Lee and Miller stories set in the Liaden Universe®, "Street Cred," original to this chapbook; and "Wise Child," reprinted from Baen.com... more

  • Due Diligence (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #24)
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    Due Diligence (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #24)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2017

    When Clan Korval knows your name. . . Abandoned on a strange port by a scam gone bad, his license to pilot rescinded, and his pockets very much to let, Fer Gun pen'Uldra was teetering between trouble, more trouble, and bad trouble. Cornered in a cheap bar by a too-knowledgeable stranger with an unlikely offer, Fer Gun realized having no money and no license might be the least of his troubles. Clan Korval knew his name and that proposal was hard to refuse. . .

  • Cultivar (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #25)
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    Cultivar (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #25)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2017

    This chapbook contains two tales from the Liaden Universe®: short story "Out of True," and novelette "The Rifle's First Wife." "Out of True" is a first contact story that takes place around the time of Balance of Trade and Trade Secrets. "The Rifle's First Wife" takes place soon after Korval's relocation to Surebleak, and explores the necessity for society to adjust to new realities, and a new culture... more

  • Heirs to Trouble (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #26)
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    Heirs to Trouble (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #26)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2017

    Contains two novelettes in the Liaden Universe®: "Roving Gambler," and "Code of Honor," both set in the turbulent time following Clan Korval's relocation to Surebleak. "Roving Gambler," finds Quin yos'Phelium, Boss Conrad's son, and Pat Rin yos'Phelium's heir at loose ends on a bad day. Deliberately overlooked for pilot duty, he is ordered to wait at the Emerald Casino, where he becomes a maelstrom of luck, both good and. . .chancy... more

  • Degrees of Separation (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #27)
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    Degrees of Separation (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #27)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2018

    Life. Luck. Love. Lowport. Life, so the wags tell us, is what happens while we're making other plans. Luck. . .or, as some have it, chance. . .Luck is what makes Life interesting; introducing spicy bits of chaos – good, bad, and neutral. Without Luck, there is no savor – no adventure – in Life. Love. Ah, Love. The yeast of Life, Love expands our horizons, deepens our understanding, and opens our eyes. Love makes us daring. And Lowport? Lowport tries and tests Life, and Luck... more

  • Fortune's Favors (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #28)
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    Fortune's Favors (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #28)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2019

    ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY? Mar Tyn eys'Ornstahl is a lucky man. His very presence can determine the fall of a card, the spin of a wheel, or whether the bread will rise or fall. In fact, Mar Tyn eys'Ornstahl isn't merely lucky. Mar Tyn is a Luck; a focal point for the elemental force of random event. While most people think that there is good luck and bad, Mar Tyn knows better. Luck is Luck; only the aftermath of Luck's presence can be found to be good or bad... more

  • Shout of Honor (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #29)
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    Shout of Honor (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #29)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2019

    Commander Vepal is a Hero. He is also the Yxtrang ambassador to the greater universe. These two facts do not make Vepal's life easy. But they do make it interesting. It was Commander Vepal who discovered the continuing orders from Headquarters, far back in old and moldy archives, which directed those of the Troop who had survived the collapse of the old universe to locate, in the new universe, the proper authority to which they might, with honor, offer their allegiance, and their skills... more

  • The Gate that Locks the Tree (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #30)
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    The Gate that Locks the Tree (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #30)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2020

    A Minor Melant’i Play for Snow SeasonA cat may look at a tree This is especially true when the winds of change blow through the universe, leaving eddies of luck, uncertainty, and necessity in the strangest places – and surely Surebleak qualifies as a strange place, as Korval’s Tree qualifies as a strange attractor... more

  • Ambient Conditions (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #31)
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    Ambient Conditions (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #31)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2020

    Contains two shorter works set in Lee and Miller's Liaden Universe®. Short story "A Visit to the Galaxy Ballroom," which first appeared on the Baen Books website; original novelette "Ambient Conditions;" and an authors' foreword. "Galaxy Ballroom" explores the rift that has opened in the Scouts subsequent to Korval's removal to the planet Surebleak, and the consequences of loyalty... more

  • Change State (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #32)
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    Change State (Adventures in the Liaden Universe #32)

    Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2021

    Includes two stories set in far corners of the Liaden Universe®.Short story "Command Decision," which first appeared in the anthology Release the Virgins, features Bjarni, a man with a nose for 'shroom, improbably standing at the intersection of change and tradition.Novella "Dead Men Dream," is original to this chapbook, and harks back to the time of Lee and Miller's novel Trade Secret. What is life after death, after all, if not an adventure?

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