Rumors of War (Cadicle Vol. 1-3) by A.K. DuBoff

A secret war. An empire in crisis. One final hope for victory.

Cris Sietinen was raised to lead the galaxy-spanning Taran Empire. Unfortunately, he wants nothing to do with business and politics.

To get a fresh start, Cris joins the TSS, a branch of the Taran military specializing in sanctioned telekinesis training. However, Cris learns that the TSS has been secretly waging a war for centuries against the Bakzen, a mysterious race with advanced telekinetic abilities… and the Empire is losing.

As evidence of a galactic conspiracy orchestrated by the governing Priesthood comes to light, Cris realizes that only someone in his unique position can bridge the needs of the TSS with the welfare of the Taran Empire. With the future of their people at stake, he and his family embark on a decades-long journey to save their civilization from certain destruction.