Target Rich Environment, Volume 2

MONSTERS—AND THE CHAMPIONS WHO SLAYTHEM! More stories from thecreator of Monster Hunter International, The Grimnoir Chronicles, and the Sagaof the Forgotten Warrior. This is the second volumecollecting all of best-selling author Larry Correia’sshort stories, novelettes, and novellas. Correia’s novels are known fortheir hard-hitting, no-holds-barred action sequences, in-depth worldbuilding,and vivid characterization. Now, Correia turns to the short form to deliverstories that take noprisoner.“Tokyo Raider”pits giant robots against very big monsters in the GrimnoirUniverse. “The Testimony of the Traitor Ratul,” set in the Saga ofthe Forgotten Warrior series, lets a man who has been called a fanatical rebel,despicable murderer, and heretical traitor tell his side of thestory. And “Reckoning Day” gives an insider view into the day-to-daylife of some of the most popular characters from the Monster HunterInternational series.Plus, storiesset in the world of both Aliens and Predator; anAgent Franks /Joe Ledger mash-up cowritten by best-selling author JonathanMaberry; a V-Wars story; a story set in Michael Z. Williamson’s Freeholdseries—and more.Finally, TomStranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent, is back in “A Murder ofManatees,” appearing in print for the firsttime!So strap in for a collection ofstories as only the Monster Hunter himself could tellthem. About Larry Correia andthe Monster Hunter Internationalseries:“[E]verything I likein fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good strugglingagainst the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed humanbeings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and changeand grow.”—Jim Butcher on Son of the BlackSword“[A] no-holds-barredall-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absoluteblast toread.”—Bookreporter.com“Ifyou love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns,you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy,you’ll love thisbook.”—Knotclan.com“Agun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes sciencefiction—will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, andCorreia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books withoutputting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go andbuy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—MassadAyoob“This lighthearted,testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009''s Monster HunterInternational will delight fans of action horror with elaborateweaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream ofblood and body parts.”—PublishersWeekly on Monster Hunter Vendetta