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In this issue: a zombie plague, tourist town magic, and a classic reborn. All that, plus a new contest!
   Books on Sale in Bookstores February 2014
Hope in the Darkness of a Biological Zombie Plague

With human civilization annihilated by a biological zombie plague, a rag-tag fleet of yachts and freighters known as Wolf Squadron scours the Atlantic. Every ship and town holds the flickering hope of survivors. Now Wolf Squadron must take on another massive challenge: clear the assault carrier USS Iwo Jima of infected. For civilization begins as the boats of the Wolf Squadron become a beacon of hope on a darkling sea. Sequel to Under a Graveyard Sky.

Get To Sail a Darkling Sea now



Sparks Fly when Magic Meets Mudane

These are exciting times in Archers Beach, Maine. An unprecedented early season has united townies and carnies in an effort to recapture the town's former glory. Kate Archer, owner-operator of the vintage wooden carousel, is caught up in the excitement. But the town's new energy isn't the only change afoot. A local drug lord, whose previous magical consultant was vanquished by Kate, has acquired a new ally—and this one plays with fire. Sequel to Carousel Tides.

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The First Installment in the Groundbreaking Ring of Fire Series, Stunningly Reborn

1632, the book that plunged the modern town of Grantville, West Virginia into 17th century Europe and launched one of the best-selling alternate history series of all time, is now available in hardcover for the first time. This stunning leatherbound edition of Eric Flint’s groundbreaking novel includes the original mass market cover art. A must for fans, both new and old, of the Grantville saga.

Add the 1632 Leatherbound Edition to your collection today!


The Baen Free Radio Hour

Spend this Valentine's Day (and the rest of the month, too!) curled up with your favorite Baen authors on The Baen Free Radio Hour. In-depth interviews with the authors you love, about the books you hold dear.

Listen to the podcast here


February Contest

Where Were You in 1632?

1632. A very special year for fans of Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series. We’d love to hear your story of discovering Eric Flint’s 1632 and the Ring of Fire series for the first time. Email us a short reminiscence (250 words or less) on how you discovered the series, when you first knew it was something special, and how it changed your reading life for the better. Winner receives a special free signed leatherbound hardcover edition of 1632! Even if you’ve just discovered the Ring of Fire series, send your entry along. Beginner’s luck applies!

Contest details here


February Books

To Sail a Darkling Sea
John Ringo
(hardcover)

With human civilization annihilated by a biological zombie plague, a rag‑tag fleet of yachts and freighters known as Wolf Squadron must take on another massive challenge: clear the assault carrier USS Iwo Jima of infected and began to take the world back from the infected. The sequel to Under a Graveyard Sky.


1632, Special Leatherbound Edition
Eric Flint
(leatherbound hardcover)

A modern West Virginia town of Grantville is thrown back in time to 1632 Europe in the midst of the Thirty Years War. If they can adapt, freedom may ring out across Europe three centuries early. Now in fine leatherbound edition: the novel that began the best-selling alternate history series of all time.


Carousel Sun
Sharon Lee
(trade paperback)

Kate Archer, owner-operator of a vintage wooden carousel, is caught up in the excitement of the early season at Archer Beach, Maine. But now a local drug lord, whose previous magical consultant was vanquished by Kate, has acquired a new ally—and this one plays with fire. Sequel to Carousel Tides.


Empire of Man
David Weber
John Ringo

(trade paperback)

Prince Roger MacClintock: third in line for the Throne of Man—and a spoiled, self-centered brat. Then warships shoot his crippled vessel out of space and Roger is shipwrecked on the rugged, war-torn planet Marduk. Fortunately, Roger has Bravo Company of Bronze Battalion of The Empress' Own Regiment to aid him, and teach him a lesson in leading. Contains March Upcountry and March to the Stars together in one volume.


A Few Good Men
Sarah Hoyt
(mass market paperback)

On a near future Earth, Good Man does not mean "good" at all, but a dictator with ties to Earth's dark history of eugenics. Now a revolutionary group known as the Sons of Liberty may prove to be a renegade Good Man’s only ally in a fight to throw off an evil from the past that has enslaved humanity for generations. Sequel to Darkship Renegades.


How Dark the World Becomes
Frank Chadwick
(mass market paperback)

Sasha Naradnyo is a gangster on a planet where humans are most definitely second class citizens. Now Sasha’s simple choice to save alien children has thrust him into the midst of a battle that could remake the galactic balance of power and save humanity from slow death by servitude.


The Eagle & the Nightingales
Mercedes Lackey
(mass market paperback)

The High King of the Human kingdoms of Alanda is not doing his job. Now Nightingale and her friends must face off with a powerful church and its plot to make non-human sentients into second class citizens—and perhaps eliminate them entirely.


Dragon's Eye
Christopher Stasheff
(mass market paperback)

The dragon, breathing fire and darkening the sky with its huge batlike wings, fearsome yet fascinating, touches something deep in the human soul. Tales of the fabulous reptiles by Mike Resnick, Diane Duane, Jodi Lynn Nye, S.M. Stirling, William R. Forstchen and more.
Baen Appearances
Author Appearance
Iver Cooper

February 14
Farpoint
Crowne Plaza Baltimore North
Timonium, MD


Don't forget to check out the newest ebook releases here, plus Baen.com free fiction from Sharon Lee here. Also, don’t miss the monthly free non-fiction, article, “From Smart Flesh to Custom Organs” here, and part four of a series by Tom Kratman, “Training for War,” here.
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