Coming January 2026 from Baen Books Only two snippets this week! Blue opened up a private line with Sergeant Ord as she leveled out and soared above the waves. “Does Vixen need a battle buddy? I’m sure I can get another one to puke before we hit the DZ.” “No, ma’am. He needed a little … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 24
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (In which we learn that it still counts whether or not your helmet is on...) As they continued to drop altitude, Airspace Control vectored them around a live-fire training exercise. Blue’s HUD automatically filtered the bright flashes of high-yield ordnance off her left wing. A few minutes later, she … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 23
Books I’m Excited About — 2026 Edition
Well, it's that time of the year again where I look at what's been announced for 2026 and clap my hands in glee. I spend wayyy too much money on books (no such thing, I know, but I have to keep up pretenses that I'm fiscally responsible while in a book store) but when you … Continue reading Books I’m Excited About — 2026 Edition
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(It's time to drop... let's fucking go!) “Entering atmosphere, on target for DZ Juliet in fifteen mikes,” Blue said over the ops channel so both her aircrew and the legionnaires loaded in the back could hear. Tension wound up her spine and across her shoulders, tightening her muscles to the point of pain, but she … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 22
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Time to fly...) “Here’s our ride,” Jabber said as 4th Squad entered the dropship bay. Around them was organized chaos as the other squads of Bravo Company were prepping to board their own lifts. For the first time, Tavi was able to see the ship which was supposed to … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 21
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Coming January 2026 from Baen BooksPreorder today! (It's time to raaaaaaaage!) Mission planning for their training drop had been fairly standard, with one interesting exception. They had to prep for the possibility of volcanic ash operations. A long-ago quirk in Aurora’s terraforming had resulted in a planet with volatile tectonic activity, and the area they … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 20
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Coming January 2026 from Baen BooksPreorder today! (I don't understand what everyone is so excited about... it's just tacos) CHAPTER THREE Seriously, It’s Only Tacos PNV PERSEVERANCE, ANAT SYSTEM Blue was nearing the end of her limited patience. The short jump to the Anat system had gone without incident, and she’d spent most of her time … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 19
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Coming January 2026 from Baen BooksPreorder today! (No snippet this Thursday because Thanksgiving. However, there will be a brief history of the 13th (Bronze) Legion coming soon, probably Saturday) The armorer motioned for him to grab the suit. “Put that on so I can figure out what size plates you’re going to use.” Tavi looked … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 18
RELEASE DAY — QUINTUS FOX: MOONS RUN RED
It is #ReleaseDay finally! Two months delayed (again, I'm sorry about that) but it is finally available in both ebook and print format. Moons Run Red continues the adventures of Quintus Fox, the most famous bounty hunter in the universe. Bounty Hunter Wanted! Top Credits Paid! Serious Inquiries Only!For Quintus Fox and the crew of … Continue reading RELEASE DAY — QUINTUS FOX: MOONS RUN RED
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Briefings are the worst... but hey, new combat armor!) The briefing was short and sweet, to the point, and completely unlike anything Tavi had sat through during ACS back on Mars Primus. It would be a full drop for Bravo Company, with 4th and 5th Squads being selected to … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 17
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (These legionnaires are insane...) Exactly five minutes later Tavi was out in the common area of the pod. Gathered around Sergeant Ord were four other legionnaires, all in the standard black day uniforms, which were simply jumpsuits with a bronze “XIII” on their collar lapels, and name tags above … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 16
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Welcome to the Bronze, Tavi!) Mitzi blushed and ducked her head a few times apologetically, an almost instinctive movement, before looking at Tavi. “Thanks again for all your help, Legionnaire,” she whispered. She shooed him out of the common room, and he abruptly found himself in the corridor. A … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 15
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books CHAPTER TWO To Protect the Weak, Defend the Innocent PNV PERSEVERANCE, MARS PRIMUS SYSTEM Protect the weak, defend the innocent. Every single day Tavi did his best to live by that specific part of his Oath. Helping someone was to be expected of any legionnaire. Tavi wasn’t just going to excel … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 14
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Coming January 2026 everywhere Baen books are sold As she marched down the corridor, the strap of her bag slipped, and she yanked it back up with an annoyed grimace. Tavi quickly caught up, once again placing himself at her left, and held out his hand. “I can carry your bag for you, ma’am.” Campbell … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 13
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (who let these pesky civilians on the ship?) Blue clapped Tavi on the shoulder to break his trance and showed him how to pull down the narrow jump seat and strap in. As soon as he was settled, his gaze went right back outside the cockpit. “Thank you, ma’am,” … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 12
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