{"product_id":"1637-the-coast-of-chaos-9781982192563","title":"1637: The Coast of Chaos","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE NEW WORLD FALLS INTO THE RING OF FIRE. ALL-NEW STORIES SET IN THE RING OF FIRE SERIES, EDITED BY \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BEST-SELLING SERIES CREATOR ERIC FLINT.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1632, an unexplained temporal and spatial phenomenon known as the Ring of Fire transported the blue-collar town of Grantville, West Virginia, smack-dab in the middle of the Thirty Years War. When the dust settles, it becomes clear that the town of Grantville isn't going anywhere, and the can-do Americans of the twentieth century begin altering the course of history forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Five years later, the effects reach from the Old World to the New, but the course of exploration and colonization looks much different than it did in our time line. The French bought the English possessions in North America in 1633, but didn't do much with the uncivilized backwater, and now the new king of France, Gaston I, wants to seize the territory and establish French control over it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003e1637: The Coast of Chaos: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \". . . skilled authors seamlessly weave together historical and fictional characters, making it an easy read for fans old and new to the series.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003e1637: No Peace Beyond the Line: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The action is non-stop. The authors skillfully blend battle, intrigue, politics, and everyday life in a remade seventeenth century to yield an exciting story. Both those familiar with the series (and this sequel's predecessor) and those reading \u003ci\u003eNo Peace Beyond the Line\u003c\/i\u003e as a first exposure to an addictive series will find it satisfying reading.\" --Ricochet.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003e1635: A Parcel of Rogues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The 20th volume in this popular, fast-paced alternative history series follows close on the heels of the events in \u003ci\u003eThe Baltic War\u003c\/i\u003e, picking up with the protagonists in London, including sharpshooter Julie Sims. This time the 20th-century transplants are determined to prevent the rise of Oliver Cromwell and even have the support of King Charles.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003e1634: The Galileo Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A rich, complex alternate history with great characters and vivid action. A great read and an excellent book.\" --David Drake \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gripping . . . depicted with power!\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This alternate history series is . . . a landmark.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" . . . reads like a techno-thriller set in the age of the Medicis . . .\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Flint\u003c\/b\u003e was the creator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling Ring of Fire series, the best-selling alternate history series of all time. Beginning with \u003ci\u003e1632\u003c\/i\u003e, Flint--along with dozens of cowriters--chronicled what happened when the 20th-century town of Grantville, West Virginia, was transported through time and space to 17th-century Europe. In addition, Flint was the author, with \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest seller David Weber, of the Crown of Slaves Saga, as well as the Belisaurius series, with best-selling author David Drake. Flint was the editor of \u003ci\u003eJim Baen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e's Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as numerous short story anthologies. Before becoming a writer, Flint worked as a trade union organizer, longshoreman, truck driver, auto worker, steel worker, oil worker, meatpacker, glassblower, and machinist. Eric Flint passed away in 2022. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGorg Huff\u003c\/b\u003e is a Texas citizen who has enthusiastically helped in researching the 1632 series background, written numerous stories for the \u003ci\u003eGrantville Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e, and contributed both maps and drawings to \u003ci\u003e1634: The Bavarian Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e. Gorg began as a solo writer, but now principally teams with Paula Goodlett. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaula Goodlett\u003c\/b\u003e retired from the military as a noncommissioned officer in the early nineties. She broke her leg in 2003, which led to her browsing Baen's Bar lest she become bored during her enforced inactivity. Captivated by the 1632 universe concept, she began as a special assistant to Eric Flint. She eventually wrote a large important sequence of the storyline in \u003ci\u003e1634: The Ram Rebellion\u003c\/i\u003e. She was editor of the \u003ci\u003eGrantville Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e and chairs the 1632 Editorial Board. Additionally, Paula was assistant editor of the e-zine \u003ci\u003eJim Baen's Universe\u003c\/i\u003e. Paula mainly writes in tandem with Gorg Huff.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697465626898,"sku":"9781982192563","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e0b04584-8629-4b47-8cdd-e20e2c907649.jpg?v=1734302768","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/1637-the-coast-of-chaos-9781982192563","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}