Asterion Noir books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Asterion Noir series?"

"There are three books in the Asterion Noir series, published between 2018 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Asterion Noir series?"

"The first book in the Asterion Noir series is Exin Ex Machina, published in 2018."

Q: "How does Asterion Noir connect to Aurora Rhapsody?"

"Asterion Noir is set in the same Amaranthe universe as Aurora Rhapsody but follows new protagonists on Asterion, a planet shaped by the events of the main series. The trilogy has a cyberpunk flavor distinct from the space opera tone of Aurora Rhapsody. It can be read after the Aurora Rising trilogy for basic universe familiarity, though reading all nine Aurora Rhapsody novels first gives the events on Asterion fuller context. The Asterion cast later crosses over with the Aurora Rhapsody characters in the Riven Worlds sequence."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Exin Ex Machina	2018	G.S. Jennsen	Buy
2	Of A Darker Void	2018	G.S. Jennsen	Buy
3	The Stars Like Gods	2019	G.S. Jennsen	Buy

Exin Ex Machina (2018), Of A Darker Void (2018), and The Stars Like Gods (2019) form the Asterion Noir trilogy, shifting the Amaranthe universe’s register from classic space opera to something more grounded in artificial intelligence, personal identity, and the texture of a single technologically advanced civilization.

The three books were published across 2018 and 2019, between the conclusion of Aurora Resonant and the beginning of the Riven Worlds crossover sequence. They represent G.S. Jennsen expanding the universe’s tonal range while maintaining the same underlying science fiction world and timeline.

Asterion Noir introduces protagonists who carry through into Riven Worlds, making the trilogy valuable preparation for the crossover sequence even for readers who approach it primarily as its own story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Asterion Noir series?

There are three books in the Asterion Noir series, published between 2018 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Asterion Noir series?

The first book in the Asterion Noir series is Exin Ex Machina, published in 2018.

How does Asterion Noir connect to Aurora Rhapsody?

Asterion Noir is set in the same Amaranthe universe as Aurora Rhapsody but follows new protagonists on Asterion, a planet shaped by the events of the main series. The trilogy has a cyberpunk flavor distinct from the space opera tone of Aurora Rhapsody. It can be read after the Aurora Rising trilogy for basic universe familiarity, though reading all nine Aurora Rhapsody novels first gives the events on Asterion fuller context. The Asterion cast later crosses over with the Aurora Rhapsody characters in the Riven Worlds sequence.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order