How do you get to the Red Planet? Not by a benighted government program trapped in red tape and bound by budget constrictions, that’s for sure. No, what it will take is a helping of adventure, science, corporate powerplays—and money, money, money! Enter billionaire Art Thrasher. He’s a man with a driving vision. But it’s going to take all the wiles as a captain of industry and master manipulator of business and capital to get a rocket full of scientists, engineers, and adventurers on their way. A fast-paced near-future novel of intrigue, science, and adventure from science fiction legend, Ben Bova.

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Consider another 1920: in 1914, Imperial Germany crushes the other powers of Europe and wins WW I. Now it’s America’s turn. The U.S. is militarily inept and led by a sick and delusional president on his last legs. When Germany ships a huge army to Mexico, the war for the Western Hemisphere is on—and only the indomitable spirit of freedom can answer the Kaiser’s challenge!

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In-depth interviews with David Weber, Lois Bujold, Eric Flint, Larry Correia, Sharon Lee and Steve Miller, David Drake, and much, much more. Coming in December: Ben Bova and Robert Conroy!

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"Why did the Martian bar have to close? Great drinks but no atmosphere!” “What did Mars say to Saturn? Give me a ring sometime!”

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You can order Baen Ebook gift certificates in advance. The gift voucher will be emailed to you and you can print it out and include it in a card for the holidays. Or, hey, put it in the glove compartment of that new rocket-powered helicopter you’re giving your niece!

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