January 2025

In this issue: A new Liaden Universe® offering, the rousing conclusion of the Icarus Saga, and in John Ringo’s Black Tide Rising series, a new offering by Robert E. Hampson. Plus, short fiction from Michael Z. Williamson and Jessica Schlenker.

eARCs

Diviner's Bow

The Oracle has spoken!

Well-meaning people set out to mitigate the foretold disaster while others shape plans to profit from the end of the world.  Meanwhile, the Tree-And-Dragon Trade Team are in the midst of massive changes both personal and political, and two small children may unravel or bind the fate the Oracle has foreseen. 

Get Diviner's Bow eARC here.

The Icarus Coda

Both Hunters and Hunted

It seems every powerful faction is after Roarke and Selene while the pair hunt for answers to the enigma of the Icari portals. The partners encounter a confused alien who might hold some answers, but whose mere existence raises far more questions about the future of the Spiral.

Get The Icarus Coda eARC here.

Across an Ocean of Stars

Can paradise survive the end of the world? 

High atop a dormant volcano, a team of scientists preserve the last remnants of higher technology. Off the coast of Kauai, a flotilla of survivors must decide whether to return to their island or make their way to another location. On the central plateau of the Big Island, a group of ranchers want to rebuild civilization . . . but to do that, they’ll need to reunite a people scattered across an ocean of stars.

Get Across an Ocean of Stars eARC here.

New Fiction at Baen.com

Free Fiction

“Skjaldmóðir” by Michael Z. Williamson and Jessica Schlenker

To the locals, Grendel is a monster, but to his mother, he is her innocent and beloved son, and she will do whatever it takes to protect him from the hatred and violence fear directs his way.

Read “Skjaldmóðir” by Michael Z. Williamson and Jessica Schlenker here.

January Ebooks Sale

JANUARY NEW YEAR, NEW AUTHORS EBOOKS SALE

In recent months, Baen Books has been pleased to publish many new and new-to-us authors. To celebrate, we’re offering ebook discounts on their Baen Books debut works! Discounts on new favorites like Threading the Needle, Beyond Enemies, Light of the Veil, Monster Hunter Memoirs: Fever, and more!

Details here.

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

Ice Trials authors D.J. Butler and M.A. Rothman share insights into their newest Time Trials series adventure, while Tom Kratman, Kacey Ezell, and Justin Watson reveal what’s next in the Romanov Universe with 1919: The Romanov Rising. Hank Davis and Jamie Ibson talk Depth Charge, an anthology of amazing fiction by some of the giants of the field!

Listen to the Baen Free Radio Hour now.

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!

 

Baen Books

Diviner's Bow

Diviner's Bow
Sharon Lee &
Steve Miller

The Tree-And-Dragon Trade Team are in the midst of massive changes both personal and political, and two small children may unravel or bind the fate the Oracle has foreseen. 

The Icarus Coda

The Icarus Coda
Timothy Zahn

It seems every powerful faction is after Roarke and Selene while the pair hunt for answers to the enigma of the Icari portals in this final installment of the series.

Across an Ocean of Stars

Across an Ocean of Stars
Robert E. Hampson

Survivors in the Hawaiian islands strive to keep civilization alive in Robert Hampson’s addition to the Black Tide Rising series. 

Swords of Exodus

Swords of Exodus
Larry Correia & 
Mike Kupari

A master thief coordinates a prison break for his brother and an Exodus asset in former Soviet Central Asia.

Monster Hunter Guardian

Monster Hunter Guardian
Larry Correia &
Sarah A. Hoyt

Julie Shackleford fights her way through necromantic death cults, child-stealing monsters, and worse to save her son.

What Price Victory?

What Price Victory?
David Weber, editor

A bold exploration of the Honorverse from some of the best known authors of the Military SF genre.

United We Stand

United We Stand
John Ringo & Gary Poole, editors

The real challenge is to not just survive, not just rebuild, but to actually thrive. A horde of authors take us through what thriving in a zombie apocalypse will require in United We Stand.

 

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*This Baen Ebooks subscription bundle will dissolve on March 31, 2‌0‌2‌5. After that date, these books will be available for individual sale only.*

 
 
January contest

Don’t forget to check out the Baen new book releases. Enter the January Contest. And for upcoming appearances by Baen authors and editors, check here.

 

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