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A simple route through the published stories is Coverted → Disclosure → Subsumption. The first two are shorter prequels; Subsumption is the first full-length novel. This path introduces the wider world before following Marcus into the main novel.

Want a taste first? Get the first seven chapters of Subsumption.

The Universae Arcana is the shared fictional universe connecting Luciano’s Subsumption Series and Lindsay Egginton’s Sitaria Series. Apotheosis and its companion novellas belong to the Subsumption side of that universe.

Coverted is a novella. Disclosure is a short story. Subsumption is a full-length novel. They offer different-sized entry points into the same connected world. Browse the Books page for descriptions and editions.

Retailer series numbers do not always follow story chronology. Some catalogs label Subsumption as Book 1 and the two prequels as later entries. If you want the prequel-first route, follow the titles: Coverted, Disclosure, then Subsumption.

It’s Coverted, without the “n.” Search for Coverted by Luciano W. Pesci, or go straight to the book’s page.

Expect alien conspiracies, dangerous technology, psychological suspense, and people making difficult choices under pressure. Family loyalties and questions about power, identity, and trust sit alongside the science-fiction ideas explored in the original author’s note. The tone varies: Coverted follows teenagers through a dangerous initiation, Disclosure centers on first contact, and Subsumption explores an alien research program.

The simulations, called Sequences, are central to Marcus’s involvement in the alien research program. The novel moves between those experiences and his life outside them. Watch for the Sequence labels and date headings as you read; they help orient you as the story changes setting and time. The blog’s guide to Subsumption’s technology explains Brad’s Lab and the equipment used in the experiments.

Expect a mix of tension, immersive Sequences, world-building, and personal relationships. The novel spends time exploring its ideas and Marcus’s life between the experiments. The opening-chapter sample is a good way to decide whether its style and pace suit you.

Young protagonists and game imagery should not be taken as an all-ages rating. The stories include violence, coercion, and difficult family relationships; Subsumption also includes sexual content. For a particular sensitivity or a younger reader, ask about the specific book before choosing it.

Those comparisons point to themes and atmosphere: young people under pressure, unsettling institutions, hidden agendas, and extraordinary experiences. Each story has its own voice and structure. Try the opening-chapter sample to see whether the particular mix works for you. After reading, explore Red Herrings and Inspiration and The Sounds of Subsumption for the books, films, and music behind the series. Both posts contain plot spoilers.

The shop lists ebook and audiobook editions of Coverted, Disclosure, and Subsumption. A signed print edition of Subsumption is also listed, with paperback and hardcover options. Check the individual product page for current availability.

Zachary Johnson narrates all three published audiobooks. Approximate listening times are 3 hours 52 minutes for Coverted, 1 hour 20 minutes for Disclosure, and 13 hours 54 minutes for Subsumption. Listings can vary slightly by edition. The audiobook announcement shares how Zachary was selected and how the characters’ voices were developed.

Yes. Request the first seven chapters of Subsumption through the reader signup page. You can also start Apotheosis with Chapter 1 on Substack.

Set in 1991, Apotheosis follows Dante Stasio, a troubled boy drawn into a conspiracy involving his family and abilities he does not understand. It opens an earlier chapter of the Subsumption universe.

The planned order is Apotheosis → Seven Scars → 6F Sentient Street. The two novellas add connected perspectives after the novel. You can stop after Apotheosis; it is designed to stand on its own. The announcement and roadmap introduce all three stories.

The announced target is February 8, 2028, in print, ebook, and audiobook. That date applies to Apotheosis; the novellas follow separately. Visit the current roadmap for updates.

The series is continuing. Guardians remains in the plans, but Apotheosis and its companion novellas now come first. The updated series roadmap explains how the plans changed.

Serialization has begun on Substack. The plan is monthly chapters, with the novellas following Apotheosis. Follow the blog for broader book news and production updates.

They are separate signup destinations. Use the website’s reader list for book news and free-story offers, and subscribe on Substack if you want to follow the serialized posts there. Subscribing in one place does not automatically confirm a subscription in the other.

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