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Larry Correia, the New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular Monster Hunter International and Grimnoir Chronicles series of no-holds-barred urban fantasy and the Dead Six trilogy of military adventure novels, now sets his sights on the short story form. Together for the first time, fourteen action-packed tales of demons, monster, vampires, and cosmic horrors too terrible to name-and the men and women who take them all down. Oh, and toss in an interdimensional insurance salesman for good measure. You'll also find: An elven princess from the pages of Monster Hunter International on a mission to redeem her people. A samurai pirate with a blood vendetta against an extremely large sea beast. And a magic-wielding PI who walks the mean streets of Detroit. Journey back to the origins of Monster Hunter International in "Bubba Shackleford's Professional Monster Hunters." Uncover the origin of one of Dead Six's central characters in "Sweothi City." And celebrate the holidays with the Grimnoir Chronicle's own Jake Sullivan in "Detroit Christmas."

MONSTERS-AND THE CHAMPIONS WHO SLAY THEM! This is the second volume collecting all of bestselling 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 world building, and vivid characterization. Now, Correia turns to the short form to deliver stories that take no prisoner. "Tokyo Raider" pits giant robots against very big 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 his 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. Plus, stories set in the world of both Aliens and Predator; an Agent Franks/Joe Ledger mash-up co-written by bestselling author Jonathan Maberry; a V-Wars story; a story set in Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold series-and more. Finally, Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent, is back in "A Murder of Manatees," appearing in print for the first time!