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In this issue: the FBI faces down an ancient evil, a young hero faces his greatest challenge, and a gritty PI walks the mean streets of a star empire. Plus a new contest!
   Books on Sale in Bookstores September 2017
On the Trail of a Mysterious Cult

A bizarre kidnapping case leads FBI Special Agent Jasper Wilde into the mysterious world of a strange religious cult. At the scene of the kidnapping itself, a frightening apparition is seen. Then, a hideously-mutilated corpse is found nearby. Something wicked has come to the normal-seeming Chicago suburbs. Soon, open warfare erupts. And as the FBI agents race to intervene to put a stop to the horrors, they come to understand and accept that something very ancient and very evil has surfaced in the world—or, perhaps, something that is very, very alien.

Get Iron Angels here.



Warriors and Soldiers Tied Together throughout Time and Space

From the distant past to the far future, those who carry the sword rack up commendations for bravery. They are men and women who, like the swords they carry, have been forged in blood. These are their stories. In medieval Japan, a surly ronin is called upon to defend a village against a thieving tax collector who soon finds out it's not wise to anger an old, tired man. In the ugliest fighting in the Pacific Theater, an American sergeant and a Japanese lieutenant must face each other, and themselves. And, when a planet fragments in violent chaos, seven Freeholders volunteer to help protect another nation's embassy against a horde. Featuring all-new stories by Michael Z. Williamson, Larry Correia, Tom Kratman, Tony Daniel, Michael Massa, Peter Grant, John F. Holmes, and many more.

Get Forged in Blood here.




Wulf’s Saga Continues

Lord Wulf von Dunstig is in deep trouble. He is surrounded by invading enemies and kingdoms fallen into chaos. Ursel Keiler wishes she could control her errant heart as easily as she can guide the flight of an arrow to a target. She tries to escape into the woodlands she adores, only to be pulled back by a band of desperate and brave warriors who need her help. But aiding them will lead Ursel straight to Wulf von Dunstig, and to the heartache she is fleeing. Now Wulf, Ursel and their friends must find a way to unite the land of Shenandoah against a powerful Roman inquisitor. Yet there is hope even in the deepest and darkest places of the world, and all may depend upon Wulf and Ursel forging a powerful weapon drawn from the heart of a dragon—THE AMBER ARROW.

Get The Amber Arrow here.




Descent into the Undercity

Major Bhaajan achieved the impossible. Born to the Undercity, she broke free from crushing poverty and crime to become a military officer. Now retired from military duty, she walks the mean streets of Undercity as a private investigator. And she is about to embark on her most challenging case yet. Summoned by no less than the Ruby Pharaoh herself, Major Bhaajan is tasked with finding a killer. But this is no ordinary murderer. The Ruby Pharaoh witnessed a Jagernaut cut down Assembly Councilor Tap Benton—which shouldn’t have been possible. The Jagernauts are the elite of the elite soldiers in the Imperial Space Command. What’s more, the spinal node implanted in all Jagernauts should have prevented the murder. But the Ruby Pharaoh is sure of what she saw, and she has reason to believe that the Jagernaut will kill again.

Get The Bronze Skies here.



September Contest

contest Viking, Inc.

Tony Daniel’s newest novel, The Amber Arrow, is set in an alternate history in which the Vikings discovered and colonized North America. Now, such a dramatic shift in events would no doubt alter the timeline more or less beyond recognition, but for the sake of argument, let’s say it didn’t. What would 21st Century American pop culture look like, with a Viking twist? What would our sports teams be called? How would Facebook look different? What would McDonald’s serve? Let us know your thoughts in a short (100 words or fewer) paragraph for a chance to win a signed copy of The Amber Arrow.

Find out how to enter here.


Contest Winner

August Contest Winner

Last month, we asked you what character or characters from another fantasy, science fiction, or horror series would you like to see team up with Owen Pitt and the MHI crew? Congrats to Stephen Bortner, who wins a signed copy of Monster Hunter Siege.

Read Stephen's winning entry here.




Don't Touch that Dial: It's the Baen Free Radio Hour!

Coming soon to the Baen Free Radio Hour: Catherine Asaro discusses The Bronze Skies, sequel to Undercity, and set in her Skolian Empire universe. Also Tony Daniel on high fantasy The Amber Arrow, sequel to The Dragon Hammer, and Michael Z. Williamson and authors discuss Forged in Blood, a collection of stories featuring a sword that is passed down through time through many warriors’ hands. Missed past episodes? No problem. We’ve got every episode archived for your listening pleasure.

Listen to The Baen Free Radio Hour now.

September Books

Iron Angels
Eric Flint & Alistair Kimble
(hardcover)


When war erupts between two warring cults, FBI special agents Jasper Wilde and Temple Black must put a stop to the horrors. Something wicked has come to the east Indiana suburbs. And it is very evil—and very, very alien.


Forged in Blood
ed. by Michael Z. Williamson
(hardcover)


From the distant past to the far future, those who carry the sword rack up commendations for bravery. They are men and women who, like the swords they carry, have been forged in blood. Featuring all-new stories by Michael Z. Williamson, Larry Correia, Tom Kratman, Tony Daniel, and many more.



The Amber Arrow
Tony Daniel
(hardcover)


Wulf’s saga continues. Wulfgang von Dunstig faces his greatest challenge yet. He must fight back against an enemy seeking to make sure the fledgling land-dragon of Shenandoah dies stillborn. For if this comes to pass, the freedom of his home will be wiped away forever.


The Bronze Skies
Catherine Asaro
(trade paperback)


Major Bhaajan achieved the impossible. Born to the Undercity, she broke free from crushing poverty and crime to become a military officer. Now retired from military duty, she walks the mean streets of Undercity as a private investigator. And she is about to embark on her most challenging case yet.


Alliance of Equals
Sharon Lee & Steve Miller
(mass market paperback)


Clan Korval needs to reestablish itself as one of the top trading clans in known space. But that’s not their only problem. Onboard the Korval ship Dutiful Passage is Padi yos'Galan, the master trader’s heir, and she’s keeping a secret that threatens her very existence.


On to the Asteroid
Travis S. Taylor & Les Johnson
(mass market paperback)


Maneuvering an asteroid close to the Earth in order to mine its riches is tricky, and soon “close” becomes “too close.” Planetary destruction is about to become a grim reality unless the burgeoning space industry can stop the asteroid.
Baen Appearances
Author Appearance
David Afsharirad
Griffin Barber
David Boop
D.J. Butler
David B. Coe
Larry Correia
Larry Dixon
Dan Dos Santos
Larry Elmore
Kacey Ezell
Bill Fawcett
Eric Flint
Charles E. Gannon
Les Johnson
Alistair Kimble
Mercedes Lackey
Don Maitz
Cody Martin
Mike Massa
Jim Minz
Elizabeth Moon
Larry Niven
Jody Lynn Nye
Mike Resnick
John Ringo
Gray Rinehart
Christopher Ruocchio
Christopher Smith
S.M. Stirling
Toni Weisskopf
Michael Z. Williamson
Timothy Zahn

September 1 – 4
DragonCon
Atlanta, GA
http://www.dragoncon.org/

Alistair Kimble

September 9
BookBar
4280 Tennyson St.
Denver, CO
http://www.bookbardenver.com/

Wen Spencer

September 14-17
Hawaiicon
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Kohala Coast, HI
http://www.hawaiicon.com/

Alistair Kimble

September 18
Evergreen Library
5000 S. Highway 73
Evergreen, CO

D.J. Butler
Jody Lynn Nye

September 21 – 23
Salt Lake Comic Con
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/

Tony Daniel

September 23
Barnes & Noble
760 SE Maynard Rd
Cary, NC

Bryan Thomas Schmidt (Toastmaster)
Michael Z. Williamson

September 29-October 1
Archon
Gateway Convention Center and DoubleTree Hotel
Collinsville, IL (outside St. Louis, MO)
http://www.archonstl.org/


Don't forget to check out the newest ebook releases here. Plus a new short story by Tony Daniel, “The Powhatan,” here. And read this month’s nonfiction essay, “Graphene: Not Just Another Miracle Material” by Les Johnson here.
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