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In this issue: an existential threat to humanity in haunted L.A., surviving and thriving on an alien planet, and a hostile alien civilization that may hold the key to immortality! All that plus a new hard SF story by Patrick Chiles.
   December 2019
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book cover Egyptian Death Magic in a Haunted Los Angeles

Fugitive federal agents Sebastian Vickery and Ingrid Castine, both sensitive to the ghosts that haunt the modern Los Angeles highways are plunged into the supernatural secrets of the vast city and its history—from the fallout of Satanic indie movies of the ‘60s, to the unquiet La Brea Tar Pits at midnight, to a haunted Sunken City off the coast of San Pedro seeking to rise again. Vickery and Castine may be old hands at dealing with the spirit world of L.A., but they have never been in a pursuit so deadly with the stakes so high.

Get Forced Perspectives eARC here.




Survive and Thrive on an Alien Planet

The Kimei family and a second group of castaways, led by the redoubtable Sergeant Campbell, have finally joined forces landing on the bizarre planet Lincoln. They have survived crash-landings, venom-filled bites, disease, and even the destruction—and consumption!—of one of their floating island homes. They have learned to live, even to prosper, in this strange new place. But the resourcefulness of the castaways may not be enough. Because the planet Lincoln is far from done with them yet.

Get Castaway Resolution eARC here.


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book cover The Secret of Immortality is within Reach

When a mysterious alien probe materializes from Jump Space and remotely reprograms USS Cam Ranh Bay’s star drive, naval reserve officer Sam Bitka and his crew begin an involuntary voyage that takes them three thousand light years out of known space, and into the heart of an ancient, unknown civilization. But the genetically altered immortals known as The Guardians soon turn murderously violent. Now Sam and his crew must elude capture and return with the news of a powerful new civilization bent on their destruction. But the crew of The Bay may also be carrying a secret that would change life in the galaxy forever: the path to immortality.

Get Ship of Destiny eARC here.



New Fiction at Baen.com

Footprints on Other Worlds

The story of the Space Race is a well-known one: the United States and the USSR locked in a Cold War battle to see which side could advance into space the fastest. Despite early victories by the Soviets, America landed a man on the Moon first. And though space exploration continues to this day, the Moon Landing remains the high water mark of manned spaceflight. That’s the story we know. But what of cosmonaut Vladimir Vaschenko? Though not listed in any history book, his mission would have far-reaching implications—were it ever known.

Read “Next Giant Leap” by Patrick Chiles here.


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Don’t Touch That Dial: It’s the Baen Free Radio Hour

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Coming soon to the Baen Free Radio Hour: Sharon Lee and Steve Miller discuss new Liaden Universe® novel Accepting the Lance. Michael Z. Williamson and authors on Freehold: Resistance. And Larry Correia talks about new story collection Target Rich Environment, Vol. 2. Missed past episodes? No problem. We’ve got every episode archived for your listening pleasure.

Listen to the Baen Free Radio Hour now.



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Baen Ebook Releases

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Forced Perspectives - HALF
Tim Powers


Fugitive federal agents Sebastian Vickery and Ingrid Castine are both sensitive to the ghosts that haunt modern Los Angeles. They may be old hands at dealing with the spirit world of L.A., but they have never been in a pursuit so deadly with the stakes so high.
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Castaway Resolution - HALF
Eric Flint & Ryk E. Spoor


The Kimei family and a second group of castaways, led by the redoubtable Sergeant Campbell, have finally joined forces after landing on the bizarre planet Lincoln. But the resourcefulness of the castaways may not be enough. Because the planet Lincoln is far from done with them yet.
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Beowulf's Children - HALF
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Steven Barnes

Twenty years after landing on the hostile alien world Avalon, a group of young rebels intends to establish their own colony, sure that they can vanquish any foe that should stand in their way. But they will soon discover that Avalon holds darker secrets still.
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Ship of Destiny - HALF
Frank Chadwick

When a mysterious alien probe materializes from Jump Space and remotely reprograms USS Cam Ranh Bay’s star drive, naval reserve officer Sam Bitka and his crew begin an involuntary voyage that takes them three thousand light years out of known space, and into the heart of an ancient, unknown civilization bent on the destruction of humankind.
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Carpe Diem
Sharon Lee & Steve Miller

On the run from interplanetary assassins, covert operative Val Con yos'Phelium and former mercenary sergeant Miri Robertson have wound up stranded on a distant planet with no rescue in sight. Until they figure out a way back to Liad, these two lost souls must find a way to trust each another—and let their love heal the dark wounds of their past.
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House of Assassins
Larry Correia

First daughter of Vane, Thera, has been kidnapped by a shapeshifting wizard intent on stealing her powers. Now, Ashok Vadal rides to her rescue. But it seems Ashok may be caught in a game played by gods for the fate of the world itself. If the gods do exist, Ashok has warned them: stay out of the way.
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Man-Kzin Wars XV
Created by Larry Niven

The predatory catlike warrior race known as the kzin never had a hard time dealing with all those they encountered, conquering alien worlds with little effort. That is until they came face to face with the leaf-eaters known as humans. New stories of the war between humanity and the kzin from Brad R. Torgersen, Brendan DuBois, Martin L. Shoemaker, and more!

Get the March Ebooks bundle here

*This Baen Ebooks subscription bundle will dissolve on March 3, 2020. After that date, these books will be available for individual sale only.*

Wordfire Press

Plumage from Pegasus
Paul Di Filippo

Science fiction is serious business, full of morality plays, allegories and apocalypses—but not in the hands of Paul Di Filippo! His sparkling short humorous essays force the genre to reveal its absurdist, silly side, where every writer is undone, and all the fans are gonzo. After reading this laugh-out-loud collection, you'll never be able to cry over Flowers for Algernon again!

Captain Nemo
Kevin J. Anderson

The life story of Jules Verne’s enigmatic dark hero from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Mysterious Island. In this epic fantastic history, Andre Nemo experiences incredible adventures, which Verne then incorporates into his classic novels. Learn the truth of these extraordinary journeys, which is even more incredible than fiction.

The Dragon Business
Kevin J. Anderson

A band of medieval con men sell their services as dragon slayers . . . only there’s no dragon, just fake footprints, burned skeletons (dug up from the local graveyard), and rumors. But these con men meet their match when they encounter a spunky princess who plans to turn their con game to her own ends.

Stranger
M.B. Wood

Taylor MacPherson witnesses a strange light in the night sky, which is a leftover space-based rail gun blasting the alien Qu’uda’s giant spaceship, stranding it in an unstable orbit. The Qu’uda send one of their own down to Earth to make repairs. War with the humans results and comes at a terrible cost to each. The aliens leave and plan to return and bomb the Earth into a stone-age condition.

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Gibraltar Earth
Michael McCollum

In the 24th Century, humanity comes face to face with an alien with a fantastic story: he hails from a million-star Galactic Empire, ruled over by a race known as the Broa. As yet, the Broa are unaware of humanity. Should they discover us, it would mean war. Now, the human race must decide how best to proceed. Do they cease all astral voyages? Or . . . do they take a more aggressive approach?

Gibraltar Sun
Michael McCollum

As the politicians of Earth debate whether to retreat to the safety of our own planet or face the deadly alien Broa head on, two humans have embarked on a dangerous mission to spy on this newly discovered, all-powerful enemy. They must gather useful intelligence quickly—if their cover is blown too soon, the extinction of humankind is nearly certain . . .

Gibraltar Stars
Michael McCollum

The great debate is over. The human race has rejected the idea of retreating to Earth and that the Broa will continue to overlook them—at least for a few more generations. While plans for war mount on Earth, Mark and Lisa Rykand face grave danger as spies in enemy territory. The Broa have begun to scrutinize these strange two-legged interlopers and question their intentions. It’s only a matter of time before their identities are revealed.


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