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In this issue: A man of honor stands against corruption, and prep school students face down a zombie apocalypse. Plus, a new book giveaway!

Books on Sale in Bookstores September 3 ‌, 20‌24

HE NEVER WANTED TO BE A REBEL

The Five Hundred, the elite families who rule the Terran Federation own virtually all the industry that produces the weapons and matériel the war consumes so voraciously . . . and they’ve made damn sure someone else does the dying. True, there are a few flies in the Five Hundred’s ointment. There’s the growing hatred and resentment of the Fringe Worlds, whose children do eighty percent of the dying in the Five Hundred’s war.

And there’s Terrence Murphy, a man of honor who loves the Federation, who springs from the Five Hundred, yet knows it for what it is and is determined to speak for its victims.

Praise for Governor:
“The authors pack the story with both the specs of far-future fighting machines . . . and the hypercompetent, duty-driven warriors who crew them. Fans of old-school military sci-fi should check this out.” —Publishers Weekly

Get Rebel.

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

The surviving students at St. Dominic’s Preparatory School for Girls have had it rough since the H7D3 virus virtually wiped out human civilization. Between rampaging hordes of zombies and wannabe tinpot dictators, the only thing holding them together is the iron will of the school’s lone surviving nun, Sister Ann. They know how to survive, but rebuilding isn’t only about surviving—it’s about rising up.

As more survivors start to seek asylum at the isolated school, it becomes readily apparent that the school can be the anvil from which humanity is reforged. To achieve this, though, the survivors must rely on one another to rebuild. The flames of life will be fanned, and the sparks from every strike of the hammer will provide light in the darkness.

Get Mountain of Fire.

Back to School September Ebooks Sale

BACK TO SCHOOL EBOOKS SALE

Did you know that Baen Books offers free teaching guides for many of our books? These guides can be used by teachers, homeschoolers, and more to dive deep into learning with Baen! As students everywhere return to the classroom, we’re offering discounts on all our backlist of novels with teaching guides. Don’t feel like doing your homework? You can still get the discount and simply read the books for fun! There won’t be a pop quiz.

Find out more here!

September Contest

MOUNTAIN OF FIRE GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the release of Jason Cordova’s Black Tide Rising novel, Mountain of Fire, we’re giving away a signed copy of the novel in a random drawing.

Find out more here!

August Contest Winner

Congrats to Evie Kuhl! She wins a copy of Wen Spencer’s latest Elfhome novel, Storm Furies.

Don’t Touch That Dial:
Listen to or Watch
the Baen Free Radio Hour

Coming soon to the Baen Free Radio Hour: the art and craft of editing anthologies; Richard Fox and David Weber on Rebel; and Jason Cordova discusses his Black Tide Rising series entry Mountain of Fire.

Missed past episodes? No problem. We’ve got every episode archived for your listening pleasure. All previous episodes are also archived at Baen’s YouTube and Rumble channels. And check out the new optional video podcast format!

September Books

Rebel
David Weber & Richard Fox
(hardcover)

The Five Hundred, the elite families who rule the Terran Federation, own virtually all the industry that produces the weapons and matériel the war consumes so voraciously . . . and they’ve made damn sure someone else does the dying. But the Five Hundred haven’t counted on Terrence Murphy, a man of honor who loves the Federation, who springs from the Five Hundred, yet knows it for what it is and is determined to speak for its victims.

Mountain of Fire
Jason Cordova
(hardcover)

The surviving students at St. Dominic’s Preparatory School for Girls have had it rough since the H7D3 virus virtually wiped out human civilization. Between rampaging hordes of zombies and wannabe tinpot dictators, the only thing holding them together is the iron will of the school’s lone surviving nun, Sister Ann. They know how to survive, but rebuilding isn’t only about surviving—it’s about rising up.

Governor
David Weber & Richard Fox
(trade paperback)

There is no end to how high Rear Admiral Terrence Murphy can climb within the ranks of the Five Hundred, the social elite of the Heart Worlds. But Terrence Murphy is a man of honor. He intends to stop the genocide perpetrated by the Five Hundred, no matter the cost. Terrence will end fifty-six years of bloodshed and slaughter—and Hell itself rides with him.

Monster Hunter Vendetta
Larry Correia
(trade paperback)

With supernatural assassins targeting his family, a spy in their midst, and horrific beasties lurking around every corner, Owen and the staff of Monster Hunter International don’t need to go hunting, because this time the monsters are hunting them. Fortunately, this bait is armed and very dangerous . . .

The City of Marble and Blood
Howard Andrew Jones
(trade paperback)

Hanuvar had pledged to find the remnants of his people, scattered into slavery across the whole of the peninsula. This time he has no army to help him. Arrayed against him are the mighty legions, the sorcerous Revenants, and the wily Metellus of the Praetorian guard, ever alert to seize advantage. Worst of all, a magical attack has left Hanuvar with a lingering curse that might change him forever . . . or lead him to an early grave.

Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever
Larry Correia & Jason Cordova
(mass market paperback)

Los Angeles: the 1970s: Disco is king and the nightclubs are full of young, beautiful people with Saturday night fever. But below the glitz and glamour, a darkness lurks. Chloe Mendoza, a daughter of a group of demigods who ruled Mesoamerica before the Spanish arrived and member of MHI’s latest team, receives a warning that a Dark Master is building up its power in the region.

Baen Appearances

	Featured Guests: Kevin J. Anderson Jody Lynn Nye S.M. Stirling David Weber Timothy Zahn Also attending: David Afsharirad Griffin Barber David Boop D.J. Butler Jason Cordova Kacey Ezell Monalisa Foster Esther Friesner Charles E. Gannon Robert E. Hampson Walter H. Hunt Les Johnson Gary Poole Phillip Pournelle Joelle Presby Gray Rinehart Aaron Michael Ritchey M.A. Rothman Christopher L. Smith Wen Spencer Justin Watson Toni Weisskopf Marisa Wolf	August 29-September 2 Dragon Con Atlanta, GA https://www.dragoncon.org/
	Michael Z. Williamson	September 6–8 Indy 1500 Gun & Blade Show Indianapolis, IN
	C. Stuart Hardwick	September 6-9 ArmadilloCon Austin, TX https://armadillocon.org/d46/
	James L. Cambias	September 13–15 AlbaCon Clifton Park, NY https://albacon.org/2024/
	Timothy Zahn	September 14–16 Madison Comic Expo Madison, WI https://www.madisoncomicexpo.com/
	Guest of Honor: H.P. Holo / Edie Skye Literary Guest of Honor: Jacob Holo Science Guest of Honor: Robert E. Hampson tentative: John Van Stry	September 20–22 P-Con Albuquerque, NM https://www.p-con.us/
	Timothy Zahn	September 26–28 FanX Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT https://fanxsaltlake.com/
	Charles E. Gannon	September 27–29 Capclave Rockville, MD https://capclave.org/capclave24/

Don’t forget to check out the newest Ebook releases. Plus, read this month’s short story, "The Last Convoy Out of River City” by Jason Cordova.

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