Two Superpowers of the Ancient World Maneuver for Dominion

Years after their groundbreaking journey into the past, Artorius and his team stumble upon a devastating revelation: the Chinese government has dispatched five time-travelers and a trove of advanced technology back to 165 CE, during the waning days of the Han dynasty. The team believed they were guiding Rome and the world toward a new era of modernization and unity, but the emergence of Chinese influence threatens to unravel everything they have fought for.

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Piracy, War, and Humanity’s Last Stand

While war rages within the Imperium, few comprehend the inhuman instigators at the heart of the conflict or their genocidal ambitions, but Saef and his counterpart, Inga, draw a surprising coterie of allies to their campaign of desperate resistance, including spy master Winter Yung, former Molo Ranger Kyle Whiteside, and even Erik Sturmsohn, a Thorsworld war chieftain sworn to overthrow the emperor. Together in the face of approaching annihilation, they each must choose: obedience to the edicts of their leaders, or loyalty to a deeper motivation that defines the very heart of humanity.

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Find A Way Home!

The penalty for zipping around the galaxy at light speed means time is moving slower for her than it is back home, and the difference is adding up. With each run to a far-flung star system, Melanie Mooney is taken ever farther from her former life, and not only in distance. If she ever hopes to return, Melanie must do so before the Earth she knew becomes unrecognizable. Intergalactic travel is expensive, though, and will force Melanie to place her trust in some unsavory characters, including the last person in the galaxy she wants to be caught dead with.

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When Does the Hunter Become the Hunted?

Nine stories from some of the top authors in military science fiction will tell the tale of the poor, hapless soldiers and an apex predator in hot pursuit. Stories where, in the end, it’s not about who is the hunted or the hunter, but who is willing to dance.

Featuring stories from David Weber & Marisa Wolf, Jason Anspach & Nick Cole, Blaine Pardoe, Kacey Ezell, Joelle Presby, Rick Partlow, Melissa Olthoff & Nick Steverson, Jacob Holo & Edie Skye, and Jason Cordova.

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CHOICES: A Magelight Prequel Story

A talented warrior training to be his mage brother’s protector notices a beautiful young mage student being bullied. In the process of talking to her, he reflects on his own choices. If he can’t be her protector and ensure her a chance at happiness, he’ll damn well help her find the one who can.

Read “Choices,” Kacey Ezell’s story set in her Magelight universe, introducing new characters who have grave choices to make, choices that will change history.

Read “Choices” by Kacey Ezell here.

PUTTING THE SCIENCE IN SCIENCE FICTION WITH ROBERT E. HAMPSON

Robert E. Hampson has made an excellent habit of putting hard science in both the science fiction he writes and anthologies he edits. Celebrate this habit with our sale on his ebooks this month.

Details here!

Coming soon to the Baen Free Radio Hour: Hailey “H.Y.” Gregor interviews Robert E. Hampson on his BTR novel, Across an Ocean of Stars, and Jeremy Comeaux interviews Timothy Zahn on The Icarus Coda and the completion of that series, and Sean Hazlett interviews Gregory Frost on Rhymer: Hel.

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