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In this issue: treecats, implacable warriors, murder in the streets of Magdeburg, the myriad authorial apparitions of October—plus, pick your favorite science fiction horror story.
   Books on Sale in Bookstores October 2013
Save the Lost Treecat Clan

On pioneer planet Sphinx, ruined lands and the approach of winter force a landless clan of treecats to seek new territory. They have one big problem—there’s nowhere to go. And now a group of unscrupulous scientists and developers is after the great secret of the treecats. It’s up to Honor Harrington ancestor Stephanie Harrington, along with best friends Jessica and Anders, to save the treecats from themselves—and shield them from ambitious humans bent on their exploitation. Book Three in the Star Kingdom series.

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Alternate History Intrigue of Operatic Proportions!

1636: the United States of Europe, the new nation formed by an alliance between the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus and West Virginians hurled back in time by a cosmic accident, struggles to survive. In the opulent upper reaches and gritty depths of up-timer/down-timer city of Magdeburg, there’s murder afoot, and the struggle for freedom in war-torn Europe won’t be over until the fat lady sings. Plus, check out the exclusive ebook prequel to 1636: The Devil’s Opera: 1635: Music and Murder by David Carrico.

Get 1636: The Devil’s Opera now



Survive the Crossroads, Save a Brother

On the far side of the world, deep in former Soviet Central Asia, lies a stronghold called the Crossroads. It is run with an iron fist by a brutally effective warlord. Enter Lorenzo, thief extraordinaire, and Michael Valentine, implacable mercenary warrior. Their task: team with a shadowy organization of modern day Templars and take down a brutal slave lord. Sequel to military adventure Dead Six.

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The Universe is a Scary Place!

What evil and mayhem lurks in the dark gulfs between the stars? Classic tales science fiction tales of terror from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Sheckley, James. H. Schmitz, Clark Ashton Smith, Neal Asher plus original tales from Sarah A. Hoyt, Tony Daniel, and more, all equally masters of science fiction and of terror.

Get In Space No One Can Hear You Scream now

Reader’s Group Guides

Check out the new 1636: The Devil’s Opera Reader's Group Guide, useful for your book club, online reading group, and to enhance your own enjoyment of the book.

Get the 1636: The Devil’s Opera Reader's Group Guide here

The Baen Free Radio Hour
Check out our weekly podcast with your favorite Baen authors and our continuing (absolutely free) serialization of Honor Harrington series audiobook Shadow of Freedom. In-depth interviews with Lois Bujold, Eric Flint, Larry Correia, Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, David Drake, and much, much more. 

Listen to the podcast here

Contest
October Contest
Contest Let Us Hear You Scream

In space no one can hear you scream, but here on Earth we’re all-ears. Send us your pick for all-time favorite science fiction horror story, and enter the drawing for a free signed first edition (only signed by the living, as far as we’re aware!) of In Space No One Can Hear You Scream.

Contest details here

October Books

1636: The Devil's Opera
Eric Flint
David Carrico
(hardcover)

1636: the United States of Europe, the new nation formed by an alliance between the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus and West Virginians hurled back in time by a cosmic accident, struggle to survive in the growing up-timer/down-time city of Magdeburg, where there’s murder afoot, and the struggle for freedom in war-torn Europe won’t be over until the fat lady sings.


Treecat Wars
David Weber
Jane Lindskold
(hardcover)

On pioneer planet Sphinx, ruined lands and the approach of winter force a landless clan of treecats to seek new territory. It’s up to Honor Harrington ancestor Stephanie Harrington, along with best friends Jessica and Anders, to save the treecats from themselves—and shield them from ambitious humans bent on their exploitation. Book Three in the Star Kingdom series.


Worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs
Mike Resnick
Robert T. Garcia
(trade paperback)

He was the best-selling American writer of the early 20th century. Tarzan, John Carter, Carson of Venus, he created them all. Now top science fiction and fantasy writers follow in Burroughs', footsteps. Stories set in Burroughs' worlds by Mercedes Lackey, Sarah Hoyt, Mike Resnick, and many more.


In Space No One Can Hear You Scream
Hank Davis
(trade paperback)

What evil and mayhem lurks in the dark gulfs between the stars? Horror lurks in the vacuum, and we’ve found it! Classic tales science fiction tales of terror from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Sheckley, James. H. Schmitz, Clark Ashton Smith, Neal Asher plus original tales from Sarah A. Hoyt, Tony Daniel, and more.


Swords of Exodus
Larry Correia
Mike Kupari

(mass market paperback)

Original in paperback! On the far side of the world, deep in former Soviet Central Asia, lies a stronghold called the Crossroads. Enter Lorenzo, thief extraordinaire, and Michael Valentine, implacable mercenary warrior. Their task: team with a shadowy organization of modern day Templars and take down a brutal slave lord. Sequel to Dead Six.


Phoenix Rising
Ryk Spoor
(mass market paperback)

Kyri is a highborn young woman whose life is shattered by the murder of her kin. Her quest: find a legendary weapon smith, take up the sword and armor of a new order, and bring justice to the evil and corruption that has darkened her native land.
Baen Appearances
Author/Editor Appearance
David Drake
Mark L. Van Name

October 1, 7 p.m.
“Out of This World” SF Author Discussion
West Regional Library
Cary, NC

David Weber
Charles E. Gannon

October 4-6
Archon
St. Louis, MO

Jon F. Merz

October 5
ZombieWalk 2013
Asbury Park, NJ

Jane Lindskold

October 5, 2 p.m.
Alamosa Books
Albuquerque, NM

David Drake
Mark L. Van Name

October 8, 7 p.m.
“Out of This World” SF Author Discussion
North Regional Library
Raleigh, NC

Tony Daniel

October 10, 7 p.m.
“Out of This World” SF Author Discussion
Cameron Village Library
Raleigh, NC

Larry Correia
Les Johnson
Toni Weisskopf

October 11-13
Constellation
Huntsville, AL

Charles E. Gannon

October 11-13
Capclave
Gaithersburg, MD

David Carrico

October 12, 3 p.m.
Full Circle Books
Oklahoma City, OK

Mark L. Van Name (Toastmaster)
Charles E. Gannon
Toni Weisskopf
Eric Flint

October 18-20
CONtraflow
New Orleans, LA

Tony Daniel

October 20, 2 p.m.
“Out of This World” SF Author Discussion
East Regional Library
Raleigh, NC

David Carrico

October 26, 2:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
8620 E 71 Street
Tulsa, OK

Sharon Lee
Steve Miller

October 31, 7 p.m - 9 p.m.
Pandemonium Book Store
Cambridge, MA

Mark L. Van Name

October 31
World Fantasy Convention
Brighton, UK

Sharon Lee
Steve Miller

November 1, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Toadstool Bookstore
Milford, NH

David Weber
David Mattingly
Toni Weisskopf
Eric Flint
Tony Daniel
Charles E. Gannon
Joelle Presby

November 1 – 3 p.m.
HonorCon
Greenville, SC

Sharon Lee
Steve Miller

November 2, 2 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
98 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington, MA


Get Ready for the Opera

Exclusive ebook. Stories set in United States of Europe capital Magdeburg of alternate 1635, featuring many of the characters seen in 1636: The Devil’s Opera.

Get 1635: Music and Murder ebook now



Don't forget to check out the latest Ebook releases here, plus Baen.com free fiction from Larry Correia here. Also, don’t miss the monthly free non-fiction, an article on courage and tragedy during and after the 1981 Columbia shuttle launchpad accident here.

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