(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 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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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Blue earned her mama bear status for a reason) “Stand up,” she ordered with an impatient gesture. His expression remained impassive, but a hint of wariness touched his eyes as he swiftly unbuckled his harness. Blue backed into the aisle to give him room to stand. When he rose … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 11
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Welcome back to the party, Tavi!) The rattle of reentry broke into her bloodthirsty daydreams and her hands tightened on the seat once more. They’d barely broken orbit over Mars Primus, so why were they dropping back in? More importantly, if they were landing because they needed repairs, would … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 10
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Coming January 2026 to a bookstore near you! Blue casually swiped through the messages, but straightened up abruptly when she saw the last one was from her grandfather. She honestly hadn’t expected to hear anything further from the old man, who was notoriously reclusive and somewhat of a luddite when it came to using technology. … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 9
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Coming January 2026 but you can preorder today! (in which we discover just why Blue wants to hurry up and get off planet...) “It’s not just the deployment, it’s the timing,” she growled as she slung her bag over her shoulder again. “I’m going to miss the birth of my godson!” “You’ll be back soon enough.” … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 8
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