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In this issue: An alchemical superweapon that can save the world—or doom it; the answer to humanity's existential questions; and a new anthology of stories featuring AI supertanks. All that plus a new contest!
   Books on Sale in Bookstores August 2021
LOCK AND LOAD FOR HUNTING MONSTERS

The chaos god Asag has been seemingly quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but everybody at Monster Hunter International knows that he—or it or whatever—is still out there spoiling for another chance to unravel reality. And when Owen Pitt and the MHI team discover that one of Isaac Newton's Ward Stones is being auctioned off, they attempt to lay hands on the magical super weapon. But before MHI can get it, the Stone is nicked by a mysterious thief with ties to both MHI and the Vatican's Secret Guard. Now Owen and MHI find themselves in a race against time and monsters to acquire Newton’s Stone and destroy Asag once and for all.

Get Monster Hunter Bloodlines here.




THE ANSWER LIES AMONG THE STARS

2072. At the lunar farside radio observatory, an old-school radio broadcast is detected, in an unknown language, coming from an impossible source—Proxima Centauri. While the nations of Earth debate making first contact, they learn that the Proximans are facing an extinction-level disaster, forcing a decision: will Earth send a ship on a multiyear trip to render aid? Interstellar travel is not easy, and by traveling at the speeds required to arrive before disaster strikes at Proxima, humans will learn firsthand the time-dilating effects of Einstein’s Special Relativity and be forced to ponder ultimate questions: "Are we alone in the universe?” “What does it mean to be human?” The answers are far from academic, for they may determine the fate of not one, but two, civilizations.

Get Saving Proxima here.





BRUTE FORCE. INTRANSIGENT DEFIANCE. ADAMANTINE WILL.

These are the hallmarks of the AI tank. Formed from cold steel and superpowered computing brains, these gigantic tanks with the firepower of an entire army have been the decisive factors in interplanetary battle. But are humans worthy of the extraordinary instruments of war that they have created? Are the Worldbreakers the greatest protector of human liberty, or its worst threat? For while these Worldbreakers very definitely have minds of their own, the question remains: within their iron and superluminal quantum breasts, does there lie a faithful heart? Stories of world breakers and world-makers in the great tradition of Keith Laumer’s Bolos from David Weber, Larry Correia, Wen Spencer, and more!

Get World Breakers here.




NOW AVAILABLE AS AN EARC

The huge, authoritarian Solarian League lies in defeat, crushed by the Grand Alliance of Manticore, Haven, and Grayson. Yet the League is the most economically powerful human star nation in existence, and many League citizens deeply resent the fashion in which their star nation has been humbled. But there is an ongoing conspiracy far more dangerous than the bitterness of Solarian League defeat. Defeated Solarians and agents of the victorious Alliance must join forces to bring that conspiracy’s deed to light. For the Mesan Alignment is still insidiously working toward the enslavement of humanity. Now is the time to destroy this ancient evil. Now is the time to fight the final battle and see victory through—once and for all!

To End in Fire eARC, available now! Get your copy here.


August Ebook Sale

sale graphic August Master of War Ebook Sale

Save on a claymore spread of ebooks—and experience the legendary “Wrath of Kratman” firsthand! Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and creator of the best-selling, hard-hitting, and militarily astute Carerra science fiction series and more metes out retribution to those who would thwart the ways of vengeance and justice!

Find out more here


August Contest

Monster Hunters Hit the Road

To celebrate the release of his latest Monster Hunter International novel, Larry Correia is hitting the road—meeting fans and signing books. You can check out the tour stops here. But we’d like to see you take MHI out on the open road. Take a copy of one of the MHI books somewhere out of the house and snap a picture. Include yourself or don’t, but get creative. The winner of this month’s contest will receive a copy of Monster Hunter Bloodlines signed by Larry Correia and a limited edition Monster Hunter drawstring backpack!

Find out more here.

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CONTEST WINNERS

July Contest Winner

Last month we celebrated the release of Mike Kupari’s The Family Business with a random drawing for a signed copy of the novel. Congrats to last month’s winner, Julie Doornbos!


Don't Touch That Dial: Listen to or Watch
the Baen Free Radio Hour


Coming soon to the Baen Free Radio Hour: David Weber and Richard Fox on science fiction epic Governor. Editors and authors on super-AI-tank anthology World Breakers and much more.

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 Channel, here. And check out the new optional video podcast format!

Listen to the Baen Free Radio Hour now.



July Books


Monster Hunter Bloodlines
Larry Correia
(hardcover)

The chaos god Asag has been seemingly quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but everybody at Monster Hunter International knows that he—or it or whatever—is still out there spoiling for another chance to unravel reality. And when Owen Pitt and the MHI team discover that one of Isaac Newton's Ward Stones is being auctioned off, they attempt to lay hands on the magical super weapon.


Saving Proxima
Travis S. Taylor & Les Johnson
(hardcover)

2072. At the lunar farside radio observatory, an old-school radio broadcast is detected, in an unknown language, coming from an impossible source—Proxima Centauri. While the nations of Earth debate making first contact, they learn that the Proximans are facing an extinction-level disaster, forcing a decision: will Earth send a ship on a multiyear trip to render aid?


World Breakers
edited by Tony Daniel & Christopher Ruocchio
(trade paperback)

AI tanks: formed from cold steel and superpowered computing brains, these gigantic tanks with the firepower of an entire army have been the decisive factors in interplanetary battle. But are humans worthy of the extraordinary instruments of war that they have created? Are the Worldbreakers the greatest protector of human liberty, or its worst threat?


Days of Burning, Days of Wrath
Tom Kratman
(mass market paperback)

Amidst the chaos of war, a new leader arises. He is Hamilcar, Carrera’s young son. Hamilcar stands poised to obliterate the last enemy base on his planet. Revenge was always going to be his, but now Carrera may finally get what he least expected: renewal!


In the Palace of Shadow & Joy
D.J. Butler
(mass market paperback)

Bard Indrajit Twang and mercenary Fix have been hired by a powerful risk-merchant to protect the life of opera star Ilsa without Peer for the duration of a risk contract he’s taken on. Will they her—and save themselves—in the Palace of Shadow and Joy?


Beowulf's Children
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, & Steve Barnes
(mass market paperback)

Twenty years after landing on the hostile alien world Avalon, a group of young rebels intends to establish their own colony, sure that they can vanquish any foe that should stand in their way. But they will soon discover that Avalon holds darker secrets still.
Baen Appearances
Author Appearance
Larry Correia

August 2
Barnes & Noble
Kansas City, MO
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2184

Larry Correia

August 3
Barnes & Noble
Wichita, KS
https://bradleyfair.com/tenants/barnes-noble/

Larry Correia

August 4
Half Price Books
Dallas, TX
https://hpb.com/001

Larry Correia

August 5
Garden District Book Shop New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
https://www.gardendistrictbookshop.com/

Larry Correia

August 7
Eclipse / AAFES Comics Shop
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
http://eclipsebookscomics.com/

Les Johnson

August 7
Barnes & Noble
Huntsville, AL

Larry Correia

August 8
Eclipse Books & Comics
Rolla, MO
http://eclipsebookscomics.com/

Walter H. Hunt

August 20 - 22
Astronomicon
Ann Arbor, MI
https://www.astronomicon.com/

Timothy Zahn

August 20 - 22
Planet Comicon
Kansas, MO
https://planetcomicon.com/

Robert E. Waters

August 20 - 21
Awesome Con
Washington, D.C.
https://awesome-con.com/

Michael Z. Williamson

August 27 - 29
Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show
Indianapolis, IN
http://indy1500.com/


Don’t forget to check out the newest Ebook releases here. Plus, read this month’s free short story, “Murder in Space” by Les Johnson here.
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