Ice, Iron and Gold
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New York Times bestselling author S. M. Stirling's first collection gathers his most interesting and evocative short stories, drawn from the length of his professional career. More than 100,000 words of fiction, including an original story, make this book a must for fans of Stirling's work. Whether Stirling is exploring alternate histories, chronicling military SF exploits, or depicting off-kilter contemporary settings, his insightful characterizations and compelling plots are distinct and memorable.
Egyptian chariots carry shotgunners and haul heavy cannon into battle, Roman centurions fight at the whims of bug-eyed monsters, vigilant National Guardsmen hold the line against cannibalistic illegal aliens, and American soldiers wander savage lands, leading a massive AI-controlled BOLO tank, as they struggle to return home to a United States that no longer exists.
Through themes of duty, honor, and fortitude under fire, S. M. Stirling presents thirteen stories of military men and women pushed to the point where myth and technology collide. Showcasing Stirling's trademark military action, jargon-heavy dialogue, and conflict-driven storytelling, these thrilling tales of alternate histories, apocalyptic futures, and hard-driving military Science Fiction demonstrate why Stirling has long been a fan favorite.
Cover Art by Vincent Chong Jacket design by Claudia Noble Interior layout and design by Jeremy Lassen
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Hardcover
This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental.
First printing, November 2008
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ISBN-13: 978-1-59780-114-0 ISBN-10: 1-59780-114-0
Copyright© 2007 by S. M. Stirling
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form.
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Electronic version by Baen Books https://www.baen.com
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"Riding Shotgun to Armageddon" ©1998 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Armageddon.
"Three Walls-32nd Campaign" ©2001 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Foreign Legions.
"Cops and Robbers" ©1986 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Far Frontiers Vol. IV.
"Roachstompers" ©1989 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in New Destinies Vol. VIII.
"Constant Never" ©1994 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Dragon's Eye.
"Taking Freedom" ©1999 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Flights of Fantasy.
"Lost Legion" ©1993 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Bolos: Honor of the Regiment.
"Ancestral Voices" ©1994 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Bolos 2: The Unconquerable.
"The Sixth Sun" ©1997 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Bolos 4: Last Stand.
"The Apotheosis of Martin Padway" ©2005 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in The Enchanter Completed.
"Compadres" (with Richard Foss) ©2002 by S. M. Stirling and Richard Foss. Originally appeared in Alternate Generals II.
"The Charge of Lee's Brigade" ©1998 by S. M. Stirling. Originally appeared in Alternate Generals.
"Something for Yew" ©2007 by S. M. Stirling. This story is original to this collection.
"The Mage, the Maiden, and the Hag" (with Jan Stirling) ©1996 by S. M. Stirling and Jan Stirling. Originally appeared in Lammas Night. Only available in the limited edition of this collection.
Other Books by S. M. Stirling:
The Emberverse
Dies the Fire The Protector's War A Meeting at Corvallis The Sunrise Lands Island in the Sea of Time Island in the Sea of Time Against the Tide of Years On the Oceans of Eternity The Lords of Creation The Sky People In the Courts of the Crimson Kings
The Draka
Marching Through Georgia Under the Yoke The Stone Dogs The Domination (Omnibus of Vols. 1-3) Drakon
The General (With David Drake)
The Forge The Hammer The Warlord (Omnibus of Vols. 1 & 2) The Anvil The Steel The Sword The Conqueror (Omnibus of vols. 3-5) The Chosen The Reformer
The Peshawar Lancers
Conquistador
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