I did forget to mention one thing. The fourth book in this series "Claws that catch" is due out in November.
And for those that have been following the "Legacy of the Aldanata" series (Ringo's first series), "Honor of the Clan" (which is the third book of the sub-arc Mike O'Neil's children) is due out in January.
Naw, I don't keep up on Ringo's writing at all.
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then there is Tom Kratman's books..."
Yes, I read Baen'd books!!