TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 12

Coming January 2026 from Baen Books

(who let these pesky civilians on the ship?)

Blue clapped Tavi on the shoulder to break his trance and showed him how to pull down the narrow jump seat and strap in. As soon as he was settled, his gaze went right back outside the cockpit.

“Thank you, ma’am,” Tavi breathed out.

“Lieutenant Eliassen or LT is fine,” she said firmly. When he looked as if he would protest, she added, “You’re one of mine. Fourth Squad flies on my bird, so we’ll be wo...