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The Secret World Chronicle

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

The Secret World Chronicle continues! Famed fantasy and sci-fi author Mercedes Lackey along with newcomers Dennis Lee and Cody Martin have joined forces to create a superhero-themed braided novel podcast series called The Secret World Chronicle, employing the talents of artist and author Larry Dixon and voice artist and author Veronica Giguere. The series depicts an ensemble cast of metahuman characters coping with worldwide attacks by a mysterious, technologically advanced Nazi secret society, and the ensuing chaos. The Secret World is a meeting ground for pulpy adventure and thoughtful science fiction speculation, where ordinary people are elevated above their fellow humans and must grapple with the consequences of their newfound abilities.

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  1. SWC-Book3-15-She Blinded Me With Science - Part Three

    Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere. Bulwark and his band of misfits venture deeper into the Golden Catacombs, with Vickie's Overwatch to guide them. In a labyrinth designed by a cold-blooded psychotic, each metahuman ability triggers a new challenge, and the…

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  2. SWC-Book3-04-Nowhere Fast

    Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere. John Murdock reveals more about his past in a move to join Red Saviour's team, but the interview is interrupted by a familiar foe.

  3. SWC-Book3-03-Every Breath You Take

    Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere. Victoria Victrix shows off her abilities as she assists the Red Djinni and Bulwark in an entirely new way as they seek out a contact in Atlantic City.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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 Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. SWC-Book9-11-Ebb Tide

    Amphitrite helps Atlas to see himself as she sees him. Written by Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere

  40. 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

  41. 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 by Veronica Giguere

  42. 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 Veronica Giguere

  43. 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 Giguere

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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 by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere

  49. 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

  50. 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 Veronica Giguere

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The Secret World Chronicle continues! Famed fantasy and sci-fi author Mercedes Lackey along with newcomers Dennis Lee and Cody Martin have joined forces to create a superhero-themed braided novel podcast series called The Secret World Chronicle, employing the talents of artist and author Larry Dixon and voice artist and author Veronica Giguere. The series depicts an ensemble cast of metahuman characters coping with worldwide attacks by a mysterious, technologically advanced Nazi secret society, and the ensuing chaos. The Secret World is a meeting ground for pulpy adventure and thoughtful science fiction speculation, where ordinary people are elevated above their fellow humans and must grapple with the consequences of their newfound abilities.

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