Luck runs rough around Theo Waitley. After narrowly escaping those who would see her dead, her crew arrested, and her self-aware ship Bechimo captured, Theo and her crew find themselves in need of some much deserved rest. Fortunately, Bechimo knows just the place where they can lay low and enjoy some R&R, an area known as “safe space.” But safe space may not be so safe. It seems things are leaking through from another universe, including a battleship fleeing a long-lost war in dire need of help. Now, Theo has a choice to make. It seems that safe space is about to become deadly perilous.

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For eons the ancient race known as the Old Ones has been thought dead. But when a holy site on an alien planet is found destroyed the method of destruction points directly to the Old Ones. Meanwhile, in another section of the galaxy, humankind’s most brilliant savant and his bodyguard go in search of the secret to the Old Ones’ technology—technology that may be indistinguishable from magic. Now human adventures and an alien shaman are on a collision course with the truth; despite their many differences, only if they unite their forces do they stand any chance of surviving the coming encounter with—THE GODS OF SAGITTARIUS.

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The genetically engineered Mules left Earth in disgrace, fleeing for their lives after worldwide revolution against their dictatorial rule. Now, generations have passed and the Mules have returned for their vengeance. It’s up to former darkship thief Athena Sinistra to find a way to stop them. It’s not like it’s the first time Athena has fought her way to victory, but this time is different. This time she’ll have to do it while taking care of her newborn child. Athena must risk herself, her husband, and her child to prevent the extinction of humankind. It might seem as though all is lost, but the Mules are be about to find out that true revenge is one angry mother.

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The Necromancer Oliver Cromwell and his dark troops—human and magical—are on the march. The fate of England hangs in the balance. General John Churchill and his wizard, the alchemist Sir Isaac Newton, plan their defense. What they don’t know is that Cromwell has stolen vital information that could determine the tide of battle. A local priest, Father Grant, alone holds the key to victory. But saving England may mean the loss of his soul. An all-new short story by D. J. Butler, set in the world of Witchy Eye.

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In the vast alien otherspace known as the Arena, a species’ worthiness to be called a “Faction” is determined through intricate, sometimes deadly, Challenges. The Genasi have just been deemed worthy of this honor. Now, Saul Maginot of humanity’s Faction has been tasked with escorting a Genasi dignitary to Earth. But Saul’s got other things on his mind, specifically a rogue Hyperion AI with malicious intent. He’ll have to watch his back—and get some help from a very unlikely source—if he’s going to make it back to the Arena in one piece. A story of the Arenaverse by Ryk E. Spoor.

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Humankind has long pondered the question, Are we alone in the Universe? But some folks have done more than ponder—they’ve gone looking for extraterrestrial life. Projects like SETI have been listening to the skies for our intergalactic neighbors, and some groups have tried placing “calls” to any life that may be out there. So why haven’t we heard anything? Are we truly alone? In this month’s nonfiction article, space scientist Les Johnson explores the history—and the future—of trying to get in touch with alien life.

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Coming soon to the Baen Free Radio Hour: Wen Spencer talks about her new contemporary fantasy, The Black Wolves of Boston. And Charles E. Gannon discusses Caine’s Mutiny, the latest entry in his Caine Riordan science fiction adventure series. Missed past episodes? No problem. We’ve got every episode archived for your listening pleasure.

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