First seven chapters of (very-gun-related) Monster Hunter International posted free

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The novel that was born from the immortal Lawdog thread on The Firing Line about "Lines I would like to hear in a horror movie someday". It was written by a gun-geek, for gun-geeks, edited, proofed and artwork by THR staff and moderators, and then self published and presold on THR.

It did a teensy bit better than expected, and was picked up by Baen books. It is shipping on July 28th. They just posted the first seven chapters as a free sample for their online webscriptions.

So, for your gun-nerd reading enjoyment:

http://www.webscription.net/chapters/1439132852/1439132852.htm

Enjoy. :)
 
Look people, I read a lot and I remember most of it. I've re-read my original copy cover to cover THREE TIMES. I'd read it again, but I'm rationing it until the sequel comes out. <= HINT

It's a hoot. And well written and all of that good stuff. Did I mention that it's imaginative as all get out and yet still believable.

Heck, I might order a copy just to get on the bandwagon and so I don't totally trash my collector's edition.

John...who started reading science fiction in the mid-50s.
 
Just curious, are your publishers going to do a Kindle version?

My wife got me one of those things for my birthday.
 
I just ordered a copy from Amazon, along with a couple of things I've been meaning to pick up. Now I'll have a loaner copy, because the original isn't allowed out of the house. :)

John
 
OK, the first seven chapters are pretty damn good! My Amazon shows it as a pre-order, scheduled for July delivery. Am I missing something? Can I pick it up somewhere else?

Great concept for a book; guns and zombies. Kind of like crack to us THRers....

'alp
 
Nope, it is shipping in July. There was an early self published version, but good luck getting one of those. :)
 
It was a very interesting read. Hopefully you will produce a long series of books. Keep up the good work. Ill be putting in an order soon via amazon.
 
Congrats on getting pick up by a publisher!

I just read the 7 chapters there and am hooked. Going to have to make a trip to the book store. ;)
 
Amazon has 2 copies listed for sale...


1 new from $240.00

1 collectible from $175.00

:D

The Collectible-Like New one for $175 says it includes the shoulder patch.

John
 
Great read so far, will definitely pick up a copy of the book. But PLEASE tell me Cthulhu makes an appearance, that would make this book perfect. :p
 
Much to my better half's disapproval I ordered a copy through Amazon.com. For those of you who already own a complete copy, how many chapters do I get to look forward too? The initial seven were rather captivating.
 
There are 28 chapters in all.

And yes, there are Great Old Ones. :)
 
Apparently this is working pretty good. #66 in Fantasy yesterday on Amazon. :)
 
That's amazing. So is that number 66 "with a bullet" or does that only work on Billboard charts.

Can I be a zombie in the sequel? No, actually I want to be the old guy that makes a cameo appearance with a gun, a cigar and pint of whisky. :)

John
 
Dr. Rob, are you still writing for that magazine? You want a prerelease review copy?
 
BHP Fan, I have it on good authority that there will be copies available in hell. :)

On the hardcover, nope. I wasn't famous enough. Maybe the next series.
 
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