July 2026
In this issue: Horngard brings us an all new tale by Elizabeth Moon, returning us to the world of Paksenarrion, and S.M. Stirling and Melissa Olthoff’s Rome to the Stars takes a Rome that never fell to barbarians to conquer the stars . . .
eARCs
Praise for Elizabeth Moon:
“Excellent plotting and characters support the utterly realistic action sequences: swift, jolting, confusing, and merciless. It’s a corker!” —Kirkus Reviews
“Moon has created a richly imagined universe of different cultures, replete with intriguing characters and the sense of unlimited possibility that characterizes the most appealing science fiction.” —School Library Journal
“Rip-roaring action and intriguing science and tactics . . . [a] grand space opera tour de force.” —Publishers Weekly
“[T]he first work of high heroic fantasy I’ve seen that has taken the work of Tolkien, assimilated it totally and deeply and absolutely, and produced something altogether new and yet incontestably based on the master . . . [Moon’s] military knowledge is impressive, her picture of life in a mercenary company most convincing. I’m deeply impressed.” —Judith Tarr
“Engrossing . . .” —Anne McCaffrey
“A tour de force . . .” —Jack McDevitt
THE THRONE SITS EMPTY
Nature abhors a vacuum. And the empty throne of Horngard is no exception. In the absence of a king, the land has been given over to bandits, its potential squandered, its people exploited. Strategically important, the powerful Dragon moves to install one of his own dragonkin there.
But there are other forces who covet Horngard. And they will not let it go without a fight. . . .
The fates of two pairs of siblings are the key to Horngard’s future: Mikeli and Camwyn, Gwenno and Aris. Will they have what it takes to triumph?
Get Horngard eARC here.
Praise for S.M. Stirling:
“Stirling’s strengths—notably his deep historical research and his apt hand for action sequences—are at the forefront . . .” —Asimov on To Turn the Tide
“To Turn the Tide is an exhilarating return to alternate history from a grandmaster of the genre, and it shouldn’t be missed.” —Analog SF Magazine
Praise for Melissa Olthoff:
“Olthoff creates not only a believable and immersive world, but populates it with people whom you can respect, understand, care for, and sometimes want to punch in the face . . .” —Jody Lynn Nye, New York Times best-selling author, on Rise from Ruin
“Olthoff’s veteran experience shines through in the authenticity of her character interactions and dynamics. She knows what it’s like to drive yourself to the breaking point in order to keep your brothers- and sisters-in-arms alive . . . and it shows.” —Kacey Ezell, USAF Retired, coauthor of The Romanov Reign series on To Tread Obsidian Shores
ROMA AD INFINITUM
To save mankind from nuclear doom, time travelers brought future technology to a faltering
Rome (as chronicled in To Turn the Tide). This Roman Empire conquered the world and united mankind before spreading across the solar system and beyond—where they discovered they hadn’t united all of mankind. Nor was Rome the only civilization expanding into the galaxy. For the first time in centuries, Rome is both challenged and once again facing barbarian hordes.
When a Roman colony world is invaded by the Gra’ak, an alliance of Fallen Empire barbarians, Emperor Marcus Verus Augustus Caesar charges what can be spared of the Roman Navy and Legions with reclaiming it. Because once a world was beneath the wings of the Eagles, it was guaranteed the protection of their talons.
Commander Aquila Amphion is tasked with leading the fleet, and she embraces the responsibility for both professional and personal reasons. The Gra’ak threatened to extinguish three million Roman citizens, among them the one man who meant more to her than any other—Evander Triarius, the scion of one of Rome’s noblest families…and her fiancé.
Driven by duty and love, Aquila devises a bold plan to not just save their colony, but to take the fight to the Gra’ak home world and conquer it for the Roman Empire.
Imperium sine fine.
Empire without limits.
Favored by the Gods, guarded by brave men and women, they would bring all worlds and all of far-flung humanity beneath the banner of the Roman Empire. Even the barbarians.
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Horngard
Elizabeth Moon
Nature abhors a vacuum. And the empty throne of Horngard is no exception. In the absence of a king, the land has been given over to bandits, its potential squandered, its people exploited. Strategically important, the powerful Dragon moves to install one of his own dragonkin there. But there are other forces who covet Horngard. And they will not let it go without a fight. . . .The fates of two pairs of siblings are the key to Horngard’s future: Mikeli and Camwyn, Gwenno and Aris. Will they have what it takes to triumph?
Rome to the Stars
S.M. Stirling & Melissa Olthoff
To save mankind from nuclear doom, time travelers brought future technology to a faltering Rome (as chronicled in To Turn the Tide). This Roman Empire conquered the world and united mankind before spreading across the solar system and beyond—where they discovered they hadn’t united all of mankind. Nor was Rome the only civilization expanding into the galaxy. For the first time in centuries, Rome is both challenged and once again facing barbarian hordes.
Imperium sine fine.
Empire without limits.
Challenges
Edited by David Weber
Pioneers, especially interstellar pioneers, must be tough, smart, and self-reliant. They prepared carefully for their enormous voyage, incorporated every measure they could think of, and even so, their new worlds did their best to kill them all. They very nearly succeeded, as the Plague Years pushed the human interlopers to the very brink of survival. These are the stories of people who met—and triumphed—over every challenge of their new homes. All original stories by David Weber, Marisa Wolf, Jacob Holo, Dan Butler, Thomas Pope, and Jane Lindskold.
Welcome to the Jungle
John Ringo with Casey Moores
Dumped in an alleyway as a baby and raised in one of the most vicious inner cities this country has to offer, Michael Edwards’ life changed forever when he acquired Earth powers and heard the words, “The Storm is Coming.” He trained those powers, forged a team with the other Junior Supers, and took down a vicious criminal. Then, he disappeared to hunt down the remains of that creature’s gang on his own. Now, he’s back in New York City. Not only is he looking for justice—no, vengeance—for what was done to his mother, but he also seeks the inheritance that’s his due.
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