![]() December 2024 In this issue: New Honorverse adventures, political intrigue in France, escalating war and family conflicts, samurai clashes on the Pacific coast, plus monster hunters and thrilling heists. Plus new short fiction from Lydia Sherrer: in the TransDimensional Hunter series! eARCsChampion of the Treecats Stephanie Harrington, the first human to bond with the intelligent treecats of Sphinx, returns in a new adventure. As these fascinating creatures face new threats, Stephanie is determined to ensure their survival. But a conspiracy generations in the making could place not only the treecats but the entire planet of Sphinx in jeopardy. Get Friends Indeed eARC here. A Battle for France’s FutureTensions rise as Gaston ascends the throne of France following his brother’s murder. With factions rallying behind the infant heir of the slain king, civil war seems inevitable. Meanwhile, unseen players maneuver to exploit the chaos, including Spain, eager to expand its influence. As alliances shift and conspiracies unfold, who will emerge as the rightful ruler of France? Wealth, Power, and Unintended WarDave has finally broken free of Earth’s grip to focus on his family’s fledgling cargo company and their ambitious goals as engineers. Yet, unresolved family agreements and escalating tensions on Earth soon pull him back into a web of danger. What starts as a tit-for-tat power struggle spirals into an all-out war, forcing Dave to make harrowing decisions that could cost him everything, including his loved ones. Shaping the New World OrderThe Ring of Fire’s cosmic upheaval has thrust the town of Grantville back into the Thirty Years War. Its shockwaves reach across the Pacific as Japan breaks isolation to claim parts of North America, leading to clashes with Native American tribes and rival European powers. Central to this tale are Oyamada Isamu, a young samurai on his first mission; Yells-at-Bears, a native woman navigating upheaval; Father Blanco, a Jesuit priest; and Iroha Data-hime, the daughter of a powerful Japanese leader. Together, they shape the dramatic fate of the Pacific Coast. New Fiction at Baen.comThis Christmas, the only thing more dangerous than the enemy . . . is the team you’re stuck with. In a high-stakes virtual battle, Edgar "Edge" Valencia and his team are forced into a tense alliance with the deadly mercenary Larry Coughlin after a botched mission threatens their chance at victory. Edgar is a quick thinker, but even his skills might not be enough to handle the growing tension between reckless teammate Ronnie, the deadly Larry, and his growing attraction to the mysterious Lynn Raven. As the stakes get higher, Edgar must balance loyalty, rivalry, and survival—because in this game, every move could mean life or death. Can they claim the flag, or will their differences tear them apart? Read "Lethal Cheer," by Lydia Sherrer here. December Ebooks SaleDECEMBER ICARUS SAGA EBOOKS SALETo celebrate the release of the penultimate novel in Timothy Zahn’s Icarus Saga, we’re offering ebook discounts on the first four novels in the series. Don't Touch That Dial:
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