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The series is set against a backdrop of a technologically advanced future society in which [[Psychic Powers|telepathy, telekinesis and other psychic abilities]] have become scientifically accepted and researched. Telekinetic and telepathic powers are used to communicate and teleport spaceships through space, thus avoiding the light barrier and allowing for the colonization of other solar systems. Books in the series include

 

An earlier short story, ''The Lady In The Tower'' (from the collection '"Get Off The Unicorn'') contains many elements of the what would become the Talents universe, but isn't universally considered part of it.

* [[The Ace]]: Jeff Raven.

* [[Babies Ever After]]: Every story arc of the series has ended with the main female character pregnant (The Rowan was pregnant with her second at the end of ''The Rowan''.)

* [[Dead Guy, Junior]]: {{spoiler|Laria.}}

* [[Demoted to Extra]]: Damia's older siblings.

* [[Department of Child Disservices]]: Subverted -- ''No one'' thinks giving The Rowan to Siglen to be trained as a Prime is the best idea -- Siglen is a great Prime but horrible person. But there's no one else on the planet qualified to teach her and sending her elsewhere would do more harm than good, thanks to Travel Sickness.

* [[Differently-Powered Individual]]: The Talents.

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