The Secret World Chronicle

By Mercedes Lackey, Dennis Lee, and Cody Martin, with Larry Dixon and Veronica Giguere

What's The Secret World Chronicle about?

The stories of the metahuman struggle against the Thulian menace continue in the ongoing podcast of The Secret World Chronicle, a series published by Baen Books. Famed fantasy and sci-fi author Mercedes Lackey and returning authors Dennis Lee and Cody Martin are joined by artist and fantasy author Larry Dixon and voice talent/author Veronica Giguere as they continue this podcast in the braided novel tradition. Cover art done by Adam Mancilla.

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The Secret World Chronicle episodes:

04.16.2020
SWC-Book9-46-Long Time Gone
With victory in hand, our heroes wrap up loose ends and prepare for the future in their new world. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
04.14.2020
SWC-Book9-45-Running On the Rocks, Part 2 of 2
New leaders emerge. With the combined powers of metahumans and magic, our heroes may have a chance against the Masters. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
04.12.2020
SWC-Book9-44-Running On the Rocks, Part 1 of 2
Our heroes face the Masters. Some make the ultimate sacrifice. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
01.30.2020
SWC-Book9-43-Stone in My Hand
On the World Ship, sacrifices are made. Allies appear in unlikely places. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
01.16.2020
SWC-Book9-42-Too Far Gone
Our teams board the World Ship and break off into their teams. Victrix has her own mission in mind. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
09.26.2019
SWC-Book9-41-All Along the Watchtower
The forces prepare for the assault on the World Ship. Futures are examined and everyone, no matter how small, has a part to play. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
09.19.2019
SWC-Book9-40-Season of the Witch
Bella meets with the leaders of nations who have pledged to help in the fight against the Masters. All players are at the table, with a few new faces to assist. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis K.Lee, and...
09.12.2019
SWC-Book9-39-Interlude: Giants in the Ocean
Ramona is called to the Port of Savannah to meet up with an old friend and a new ally in the war against the Masters. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
09.05.2019
SWC-Book9-38-I'll Keep Coming
An innocent inquiry leads to disastrous consequences, and Red Saviour suffers more loss. Vickie is not pleased. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
08.29.2019
SWC-Book9-37-The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
In Top Hold, Victrix realizes that change brings strength. Also, Penny needs a mentor. Written by Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
07.11.2019
SWC-Book9-36-Interlude: The Greatest
Doppelgaenger must face the Masters and her failure. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.30.2019
SWC-Book9-35-Kingdom
With so much loss around them, John and Sera find comfort in each other. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.30.2019
SWC-Book9-34-Interlude: Between the Lines
Jack is working behind the scenes. Enemy of my enemy and all that. Written by Dennis K. Lee and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.23.2019
SWC-Book9-33-Left Behind
Bulwark pays Vickie a visit, and she finds a strong shoulder to cry on. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis K. Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.16.2019
SWC-Book9-32-Interlude: Taps
Vickie has to tell one more person about the Djinni, and she finally checks her email. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.09.2019
SWC-Book9-31-Hospital Beds
At the ECHO infirmary, only one patient is under Gilead's care, and a certain visitor insists on an important conversation. Written by Veronica Giguere and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.02.2019
SWC-Book9-30-Forty-Six and 2
Victrix and Djinni confirm the outcome of his capture. Sera and John Murdock provide steady shoulders and a few shots. Written by Dennis K. Lee, Mercedes Lackey, and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
04.11.2019
SWC-Book9-29-You Always Hurt the One You Love, Part 2 of 2
Red Djinni is pushed to the breaking point, much in the same way that his captor was, but with unexpected results. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis K. Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
04.04.2019
SWC-Book9-28-You Always Hurt the One You Love, Part 1 of 2
Red learns the secret of his captor while being lectured about the true meaning of love. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
03.28.2019
SWC-Book9-27-Til We Have Faces
Red and Victrix make a discovery that threatens the fabric of ECHO. Many are saved, but one is lost. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
03.21.2019
SWC-Book9-26-O Fortuna, Part 2
When one of their own goes missing, Bulwark must rely upon allies and traitors to stage a rescue. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
03.14.2019
SWC-Book9-25-Nightmare
Vickie is forced to face an old enemy who has become part of a bigger and more sinister plot. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
03.07.2019
SWC-Book9-24-O Fortuna
Those not at the memorial struggle with grief and loss of their own. Unfortunately, there is always something more to lose. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Dennis Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
02.28.2019
SWC-Book9-23-Requiem
A somber memorial becomes a crisis that will affect all of ECHO. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Dennis Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
02.21.2019
SWC-Book9-22-Interlude: The Snake
Dominic Verdigris puts another piece into play as he wages his own war on ECHO. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
02.16.2019
SWC-Book9-21-Head of Medusa
Valkyria provides insight as to the rise of the ubermenschen and the true Masters in the secret world war. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
10.25.2018
SWC-Book9-20-Stand and Deliver
Verdigris knows that the best listener is one unable to share the secret. Written by Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
10.18.2018
SWC-Book9-19-Lost Cause
Top Hold has a new resident, as the past collides with the present, and Victrix watches the aftermath as Overwatch. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
10.11.2018
SWC-Book9-18-Pop Goes the Weasel
With Verdigris holding tight to a secret, Khanjar decides to seek out an ally in the shadows. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Dennis Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
10.04.2018
SWC-Book9-17-Hurt
Mel realizes just how close she has become with Red Djinni, and knows just how much difficult that will make her future with ECHO. Written by Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
06.14.2018
SWC-Book9-16-Song of Solomon
Together, John and Sera face another onslaught by the Thulians as cities around the world suffer coordinated attacks. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
06.07.2018
SWC-Book9-15-Breathing Underwater
Bulwark pays a visit to Scope in Top Hold to discuss her options. Written by Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.30.2018
SWC-Book9-14-Peekaboo
Vickie discovers who is on the other side of her online chats. Trusting her source just became a lot more interesting. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.24.2018
SWC-Book9-13-Keep Your Distance, Part 2 of 2
John and Sera have returned to Atlanta, and part of John's past is hot on their heels. Who will stand by them? Written by Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.03.2018
SWC-Book9-12-Keep Your Distance, Part 1 of 2
John must revisit another part of his past to keep Zach safe from the Program. Sera learns more about the man who became "her" John Murdock. Written by Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
05.02.2018
SWC-Book9-11-Ebb Tide
Amphitrite helps Atlas to see himself as she sees him. Written by Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
04.26.2018
SWC-Book9-10-Get Out Alive, Part 2 of 2
John must face the horrors of the Program when he and Sera finally find Zach Marlowe. Written by Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
04.19.2018
SWC-Book9-9-Get Out Alive, Part 1 of 2
John and Sera have exhausted nearly all of their resources in their search for Zach Marlowe, but a tip from 8-Ball puts them on a path that John knows all too well. Written by Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey. Read...
03.15.2018
SWC-Book9-8-Going Out Strange, Part 2 of 2
New threats require new strategies, and it's up to John and Sera to work together to keep the Thulians on their toes. Also, never underestimate the power of chicken and waffles. Written by Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey. Read by...
02.08.2018
SWC-Book9-7-Going Out Strange, Part 1 of 2
The Thulians have intensified their attacks following the collapse of Metis, resulting in deadly consequences. John Murdock and the Seraphym must find a way to meet this threat head on. Written by Cody Martin and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica...
01.11.2018
SWC-Book9-6-Hang On to Yourself (and) Deep Rapture
Vickie manages the last pieces of the mathemagical solution for Marconi and Tesla. Meanwhile, a goddess brings a deserving mortal back from the depths. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
12.14.2017
SWC-Book9-5-Who Can It Be Now (and) Bent Penny (and) Focus
Vickie connects with new informants to learn more about threats facing them after Metis. Other threats continue to lurk in the shadows. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
12.07.2017
SWC-Book9-4-Inner Universe (and) Ghost in the Machine
Vickie's skills and desire to create a new 'home' for 8-Ball have some unseen and profound effects. She calls upon John and Sera for advice of a metaphysical sort. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
12.04.2017
SWC-Book9-3-Reply Hazy, Try Again
Ramona Ferrari and Mercurye have brought Tesla and Marconi to relative safety, but it's only a temporary fix. Science may not be the only solution. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere
11.24.2017
SWC-Book9-2-Find a Way, Part 2
In the aftermath, it's up to Vickie and Bella, with a little help from 8-Ball, to figure out where to relocate the survivors of Metis. Meanwhile, John and Sera figure out what to do next. Part two of two. Written...
11.16.2017
SWC-Book9-1-Find a Way, Part 1
Metis has fallen. Although they guard Vickie in Atlanta, John and Sera experience the horror felt by their comrades on that fateful day. Part one of two. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
10.31.2017
SWC-Book8-42-Ablivion, Part 2
With the Metisian delegation interrupted and Metis in shambles, our heroes race to save precious lives, but not without paying a great price. Part two of two. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis Lee, and Veronica Giguere. Read by...
08.31.2017
SWC-Book8-41-Ablivion, Part 1
The combined delegation from ECHO, CCCP, and others represented during recent battles arrive in Metis to make a case for a stronger alliance against the Thulians. Part one of two. Written by Mercedes Lackey, Cody Martin, Dennis Lee, and Veronica...
08.24.2017
SWC-Book8-40-Soul of a Man
John Murdock and the Seraphym are now more together than they were separate, but what have they become? Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere
08.18.2017
SWC-Book8-39-Collision, Part 8
The battle concludes, but who claims victory, and at what cost? Part eight of eight. Written by Cody Martin, Dennis Lee, and Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere

What's The Secret World Chronicle about?

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The Secret World Chronicle episodes:

SWC-Book9-46-Long Time Gone

SWC-Book9-45-Running On the Rocks, Part 2 of 2

SWC-Book9-44-Running On the Rocks, Part 1 of 2

SWC-Book9-43-Stone in My Hand

SWC-Book9-42-Too Far Gone

SWC-Book9-41-All Along the Watchtower

SWC-Book9-40-Season of the Witch

SWC-Book9-39-Interlude: Giants in the Ocean

SWC-Book9-38-I'll Keep Coming

SWC-Book9-37-The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore

SWC-Book9-36-Interlude: The Greatest

SWC-Book9-35-Kingdom

SWC-Book9-34-Interlude: Between the Lines

SWC-Book9-33-Left Behind

SWC-Book9-32-Interlude: Taps

SWC-Book9-31-Hospital Beds

SWC-Book9-30-Forty-Six and 2

SWC-Book9-29-You Always Hurt the One You Love, Part 2 of 2

SWC-Book9-28-You Always Hurt the One You Love, Part 1 of 2

SWC-Book9-27-Til We Have Faces

SWC-Book9-26-O Fortuna, Part 2

SWC-Book9-25-Nightmare

SWC-Book9-24-O Fortuna

SWC-Book9-23-Requiem

SWC-Book9-22-Interlude: The Snake

SWC-Book9-21-Head of Medusa

SWC-Book9-20-Stand and Deliver

SWC-Book9-19-Lost Cause

SWC-Book9-18-Pop Goes the Weasel

SWC-Book9-17-Hurt

SWC-Book9-16-Song of Solomon

SWC-Book9-15-Breathing Underwater

SWC-Book9-14-Peekaboo

SWC-Book9-13-Keep Your Distance, Part 2 of 2

SWC-Book9-12-Keep Your Distance, Part 1 of 2

SWC-Book9-11-Ebb Tide

SWC-Book9-10-Get Out Alive, Part 2 of 2

SWC-Book9-9-Get Out Alive, Part 1 of 2

SWC-Book9-8-Going Out Strange, Part 2 of 2

SWC-Book9-7-Going Out Strange, Part 1 of 2

SWC-Book9-6-Hang On to Yourself (and) Deep Rapture

SWC-Book9-5-Who Can It Be Now (and) Bent Penny (and) Focus

SWC-Book9-4-Inner Universe (and) Ghost in the Machine

SWC-Book9-3-Reply Hazy, Try Again

SWC-Book9-2-Find a Way, Part 2

SWC-Book9-1-Find a Way, Part 1

SWC-Book8-42-Ablivion, Part 2

SWC-Book8-41-Ablivion, Part 1

SWC-Book8-40-Soul of a Man

SWC-Book8-39-Collision, Part 8