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In this issue: a magic-wielding P.I. stalks his quarry through a modern cityscape shrouded in intrigue, teenage girls battle a zombie horde, a very SF holiday. All that plus a new contest for the new year.
   Books on Sale in Bookstores January 2015
Beat Back the Black Tide

Sophia and Faith Smith have had to grow up fast in a world overrun with the mindless, ferocious infected. Daughters of Wolf Squadron leader Steve Smith, they’ve become zombie hunters of unparalleled skill in their own right. And it is they who may hold the keys to the rebirth of civilization on a devastated planet. The action-packed conclusion to the Black Tide Rising Series from multiple New York Times best-selling master of military science fiction John Ringo.

Get Strands of Sorrow here.


A Magic-Wielding P.I. on the Trail of a Supernatural Killer

Private Investigator Justis Fearsson has a gift: a wizard’s powers and the ability to see the paranormal world. But the gift comes with a catch—when the moon is full, Justis looses his grasp of reality and becomes a magical danger to self and others. Now, because of his rare abilities, he may be the only cop in the city able to capture a serial killer who leaves a gruesome calling card: the victims’ eyes burned out by the most powerful magic Justis has ever encountered.

Get Spell Blind here.

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January Contest

1. Eat More Brains

The new year is upon us and that means one thing: Resolutions. Sure, you’re planning to lose a few pounds, learn a new language and pick up the guitar. But what about the undead? They’ve got plans for 2015, too. Give us your short list of zombie new year’s resolutions and be entered to win a signed copy of John Ringo’s zombie apocalypse novel, Strands of Sorrow.

Find out more here.

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The Baen Free Radio Hour

This year, resolve to spend time with the authors and books you love by listening to the Baen Free Radio Hour. With new installments weekly, plus free access to our extensive archive, there’s plenty to keep you entertained long after your other resolutions have fallen by the wayside.

Listen to The Baen Free Radio Hour now

December Contest Winner

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (on Mars?)

Last month to help us get into the holiday spirit, we challenged you to rewrite the classic poem “The Night Before Christmas” and give it a science fiction twist. Congratulations to Caitlyn Miller. She charmed us with her Honorverse themed take on the holiday classic. If you’d like to relive some of that holiday magic, Honor Harrington style, you can read Caitlyn’s winning entry here.

January Books

Strands of Sorrow
John Ringo
(hardcover)

Sophia and Faith Smith have had to grow up fast in a world overrun with the infected. Daughters of Wolf Squadron leader Steve Smith, they’ve become zombie hunters of unparalleled skill in their own right. And it is they who may hold the keys to the rebirth of civilization on devastated planet.


Spell Blind
David B. Coe
(hardcover)

Private Investigator Justis Fearson has a gift: a wizard’s powers and the ability to see the paranormal world. Now, because of his rare abilities, he may be the only cop in the city able to capture a serial killer.


Carousel Seas
Sharon Lee
(trade paperback)

Kate Archer’s new romantic relationship with Borgan is going well. But when a former sea goddess challenges Borgan’s authority as Guardian of the Gulf of Maine, Kate will find everything she holds precious in grave danger.


Slavers of the Savage Catacombs
Jon F. Merz
(trade paperback)

Dragged into the deep recesses of the earth and enslaved by a mad despot-in-exile, Ran, the Shadow Warrior, must fight his way to the surface even as he plunges into the depths of a mystery.


Come and Take Them
Tom Kratman
(mass market paperback)

When Earth’s autocratic Tauran Union attacks the colony planet of Terra Nova, Carrera must once again build an army from scratch—and defeat a leviathan enemy.


Worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs
Mike Resnick
Robert. T. Garcia
(mass market paperback)

From the mind of Edgar Rice Burroughs came some of literature’s most unforgettable heroes and thrilling tales: Tarzan of the Apes, John Carter of Mars, and many, many more. Now top science fiction and fantasy writers of today follow in Burroughs’ footsteps with tales set in the worlds ERB created.


Spheres of Influence
Ryk Spoor
(mass market paperback)

In the vast, physics-defying Arena, the outcomes can mean the difference between life and death. Now, Captain Ariane Austin must discover what it means to be the Leader of Humanity before her enemies depose her, kill her—or worse. Sequel to Grand Central Arena.
Baen Appearances
Author Appearance
David Weber
David B. Coe

January 16-18
MarsCon
Williamsburg, VA
http://marscon.net


Don't forget to check out the newest ebook releases here. Enter the January contest here. And for upcoming appearances by Baen authors and editors, check here.
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