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Welcome to the Oriceran Universe

The Oriceran Universe, co-created by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle under the LMBPN Publishing banner, is one of the most massive collaborative urban fantasy worlds in modern indie publishing. Spanning over 160 books, it blends ancient magic, high-tech science fiction, hidden realms, and gritty action. The overarching story kicks off when the secret magical world of Oriceran is revealed to Earth, leading to a new era of bounty hunters, magical FBI agents, and hidden schools. Because of the sheer size of the universe, reading in absolute publication or chronological order is highly complex and not recommended. Instead, the best way to enjoy Oriceran is to tackle it subseries by subseries, starting with the core character arcs.

The Core Starting Points: Where to Begin?

If you are new to the universe, there are three primary access points, depending on your favorite fantasy tropes:

  • The Leira Chronicles (Best Overall Start): This is the flagship series of the universe. It follows Leira Berens, an Austin homicide detective who discovers magic is real when she's assigned to solve a high-profile magical murder. It establishes the foundations of the world.
  • The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone (Best for Action & Humor): Follows James Brownstone, a legendary, hard-hitting bounty hunter with a love for barbecue, who works to protect the innocent and hunt down magical criminals.
  • The School of Necessary Magic (Best for Academy/YA Fans): Follows Alison Brownstone, a teenage Drow princess, as she attends a boarding school for magical beings before transitioning into her adult career.

Core Series Reading Orders

1. The Leira Chronicles & Rewriting Justice

Start here to understand the world's rules. Begin with the prequel short story Quest for Magic before diving into the main Leira Berens arc, and then follow her continuing adventures in Rewriting Justice.

The Leira Chronicles:

  1. Quest for Magic (Prequel)
  2. Waking Magic
  3. Release of Magic
  4. Protection of Magic
  5. Rule of Magic
  6. Dealing in Magic
  7. Theft of Magic
  8. Enemies of Magic
  9. Guardians of Magic
  10. Defender of Magic
  11. Rise of Magic
  12. Warrior Magic
  13. Battle Magic
  14. Return of Magic

Rewriting Justice (Leira's Bounty Hunter Spin-off):

  1. Justice Served Cold
  2. Vengeance Served Hot
  3. Bounty Hunter Inc
  4. Beware the Hunter

2. The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone

This massive 22-book sequence should be read in order, as James Brownstone's personal story, relationships, and the mystery of his true origins unfold gradually.

  1. Feared by Hell
  2. Rejected By Heaven
  3. Eye For An Eye
  4. Bring the Pain
  5. She Is The Widow Maker
  6. When Angels Cry
  7. Fight Fire with Fire
  8. Hail to the King
  9. Alison Brownstone
  10. One Bad Decision
  11. Fatal Mistake
  12. Karma is a Bitch
  13. Vax Humana
  14. One Epic Ring
  15. Spontaneous Justice
  16. Shadow Of The Ring
  17. The Horsemen Gather
  18. War of the Four Worlds
  19. Road Trip
  20. BBQ Delivered with Attitude
  21. BBQ with a Side of No Apologies
  22. BBQ and STFU

3. The School of Necessary Magic & Alison Brownstone Series

Alison Brownstone's story is divided into her academy years and her later professional career as an operative. Read The School of Necessary Magic first, followed by the self-titled Alison Brownstone series.

The School of Necessary Magic (Alison's Academy Years):

  1. Dark Is Her Nature
  2. Bright Is Her Sight
  3. Wary Is Her Love
  4. Strong Is Her Hope
  5. Strange Is Her Life
  6. Wicked Is Her Smile
  7. Determined Is Her Path
  8. Epic Is Her Future

Alison Brownstone (Adult Career Series):

  1. Her Father’s Daughter
  2. On Her Own
  3. My Name Is Alison
  4. The Family Business
  5. The Brownstone Effect
  6. The Dark Princess
  7. The Queen’s Daughter
  8. The Drow Hunter
  9. A Brownstone Response
  10. A Brownstone Solution
  11. Keep Your Enemies Closer
  12. Rise Up
  13. Dark Reunion
  14. Drow Conqueror
  15. Drow Triumphant

4. School of Necessary Magic: Raine Campbell

A separate spin-off series set in the same magic school, following the adventures of Raine Campbell.

  1. Ward of the FBI
  2. Orphan Witch
  3. Special Witch of the FBI
  4. Oath of the Witch
  5. Cold Case of the Witch
  6. Witch Fugitive
  7. Untouchable Witch
  8. Probationary Agent
  9. A Necessary Witch

5. The Last Vampire

This series centers on Victoria, a 400-year-old vampire posing as a modern teenager.

  1. The Girl Behind The Wall
  2. The Girl In The Back Row
  3. The Girl With A Secret
  4. The Girl In Plain Sight
  5. The Girl Revealed
  6. The Girl Unleashed
  7. The Girl Retreats
  8. The Girl Triumphant

6. Additional Subseries

These series flesh out the wider Oriceran world and can be read independently at any point.

Midwest Magic Chronicles:

  • The Midwest Witch
  • The Midwest Wanderer
  • The Midwest Whisperer
  • The Midwest War

I Fear No Evil (Shay Carson Series):

  1. Kill The Willing
  2. Bury The Past, But Shoot It First
  3. Reload Faster
  4. Dead In Plain Sight
  5. Tomb Raiding PHD
  6. Tomb Raider Emeritus

Soul Stone Mage:

  1. House of Enchanted
  2. The Dark Forest
  3. Mountain of Truth
  4. Land Of Terran
  5. New Egypt: The Revelations of Oriceran
  6. Lancothy
  7. Virgo

The Daniel Codex:

  1. The Artifact Enigma
  2. Artifact of the Sky Gods
  3. Artifact of the True Patriot
  4. Artifact of the Guardians

Scions of Magic:

  1. Magic Street Boogie
  2. Mystical Alley Groove
  3. Bewitched Avenue Shuffle
  4. Bermuda Triangle Blues
  5. Spell Street Swing
  6. Sorcerer’s Waltz
  7. Enchanted Twist
  8. The Last Dance

The Fairhaven Chronicles:

  1. Glow
  2. Shimmer
  3. Ember
  4. Nightfall

Federal Agents of Magic:

  1. Magic Ops
  2. Agents Of Mayhem
  3. Counter Ops
  4. Agents of Chaos
  5. Covert Ops
  6. Agents of Order
  7. Arcane Ops
  8. Agents of Vengeance

The Witch Next Door:

  1. One Witch Too Few
  2. Witch Way to Go
  3. Any Witch Way
  4. A Witch Apart
  5. To Find a Witch
  6. Return Of The Witch
  7. A Witch and a Hard Place
  8. Homeward Witch

Practical Reader Advice

Do not let the massive size of the Oriceran Universe overwhelm you. The books are designed to be extremely fast-paced, episodic reads. If you choose to follow the official publication order, you will be jumping back and forth between different characters constantly. For the smoothest reading experience, pick one character arc (such as Leira Berens or James Brownstone) and read their specific subseries from start to finish before branching out to the next.

Frequently Asked

Do I have to read the entire Oriceran Universe in chronological order?

No. Reading the series in absolute chronological order is not recommended. It is much easier and more satisfying to read each character's subseries (like Leira Berens or James Brownstone) individually from beginning to end.

What is the best starting book for a newcomer?

We recommend starting with Waking Magic (Book 1 of the Leira Chronicles) or its prequel short story, Quest for Magic, as it introduces the core mechanics and lore of the Oriceran Universe.

Is the Alison Brownstone series connected to The School of Necessary Magic?

Yes. The School of Necessary Magic serves as a prequel series covering Alison's academy years. You should read it before moving on to the self-titled Alison Brownstone series.

Who is the protagonist of the I Fear No Evil series?

The series follows Shay Carson, a tomb raider navigating high-stakes paranormal adventures and hitmen.

What is the relationship between James Brownstone and Alison Brownstone?

James Brownstone is a central figure in The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series, and Alison Brownstone is his adoptive daughter, whose magical academy years and subsequent career are detailed in her own spin-off series.