{"product_id":"target-rich-environment-volume-2-9781982124946","title":"Target Rich Environment, Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BEST SELLER.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHard-Hitting Stories from the Creator of Monster Hunter International.\u003c\/b\u003e The second volume of short stories from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author Larry Correia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMONSTERS--AND THE CHAMPIONS WHO SLAY THEM  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More stories from the creator of Monster Hunter International, The Grimnoir Chronicles, and the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. This is the second volume collecting\u003ci\u003e all \u003c\/i\u003eof best-selling author Larry Correia's short stories, novelettes, and novellas. Correia's novels are known for their hard-hitting, no-holds-barred action sequences, in-depth worldbuilding, and vivid characterization. Now, Correia turns to the short form to deliver stories that take no prisoner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Tokyo Raider\" pits giant robots against \u003ci\u003every \u003c\/i\u003ebig monsters in the Grimnoir Universe. \"The Testimony of the Traitor Ratul,\" set in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior series, lets a man who has been called a fanatical rebel, despicable murderer, and heretical traitor tell \u003ci\u003ehis\u003c\/i\u003e side of the story. And \"Reckoning Day\" gives an insider view into the day-to-day life of some of the most popular characters from the Monster Hunter International series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Plus, stories set in the world of both \u003ci\u003eAliens\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePredator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e;\u003c\/i\u003e an Agent Franks \/Joe Ledger mash-up cowritten by best-selling author Jonathan Maberry; a V-Wars story; a story set in Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold series--and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Finally, Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent, is back in \"A Murder of Manatees,\" appearing in print for the first time  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So strap in for a collection of stories as only the Monster Hunter himself could tell them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people--gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.\"--Jim Butcher on \u003ci\u003eSon of the Black Sword\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.\"--\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If you 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 this book.\"--\u003ci\u003eKnotclan.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A gun person who likes science fiction--or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction--will enjoy  these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin' for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.\"--Massad Ayoob \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's \u003ci\u003eMonster Hunter International\u003c\/i\u003e will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMonster Hunter Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781982124946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.70h x 4.10w x 1.20d","brand":"Larry Correia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36674237300892,"sku":"9781982124946","price":7.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_595bc0b0-06a3-40df-badc-c0f52cb06207.jpg?v=1603931614","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/target-rich-environment-volume-2-9781982124946","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}