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Book details

  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Baen
  4. Publication date
    November 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    3.25 x 1 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0671319507
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0671319502
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Book overview

THEY AREN'T ALL THAT PC, BUT YOU BETTER NOT GET IN THEIR WAY!

From the silly to the simply smashing, the Chicks in Chainmail are back to save us once again! Whether defending a charity ball against rapscallion pirates or taking names at a medievalist tournament in the Asteroid Belt, whether bringing a snotty loremaster to his rightful comeuppance or protecting our schoolchildren from magically-summoned barbarian invaders, whether weekending in the woods to get in touch with their Inner Warrior or showing giant reptiles that Tokyo's not gonna take it anymore, these female fighters will always have what it takes.

So what are you waiting for? Pick up your male -- er, mail!

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Esther M. Friesner
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4.3 out of 5 stars
21 global ratings

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Customers find the book fun, easy, and a great experience. They also say the author can pick good stories.

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Customers find the book fun to read. They say it's an easy read for quick amusement. Readers also mention the entire series is a great experience.

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"...The entire series is good. Just fun reads, nothing too serious. Just women warriors doing what they do." Read more

"Brain Fluff with excellent Humour! Perfect set of short stories by an assortment of authors who leave us smiling and laughing!..." Read more

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"Obvious this is not a serious book. But the short stories are fun to read and are easy read for some quick amusement...." Read more

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"...Can't get enough! This is a fine collection of stories." Read more

"Short stories edited by Esther Friesner. She really can pick a good story...." Read more

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"Brain Fluff with excellent Humour! Perfect set of short stories by an assortment of authors who leave us smiling and laughing!..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

RJ the Great Cat Lover
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Chick is in the Mail Collection
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2012
Yet -another- fine collection of lady and fantasy stories! These collections, starring ladies and fantasy, are totally awesome! Can't get enough! This is a fine collection of stories.
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rcwmmm
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Good series, fun stories
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
Short stories edited by Esther Friesner. She really can pick a good story. I want to say that a few weren't as great as the rest but still overall a good collection. The entire series is good. Just fun reads, nothing too serious. Just women warriors doing what they do.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
good book...great stories...i realy like this book...
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2015
good stuff
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BG-expat
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Chicks in Chainmail is a Great Series! If you want a laugh, BUY THEM!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015
Brain Fluff with excellent Humour! Perfect set of short stories by an assortment of authors who leave us smiling and laughing! The entire series remains a Great Experience!
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Arthur W Jordin
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Teenagers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015
The Chick is in the Mail (2000) is the fourth Fantasy collection the Chicks in Chainmail series, following Chicks 'N Chained Males. The initial volume in this sequence is... See more
The Chick is in the Mail (2000) is the fourth Fantasy collection the Chicks in Chainmail series, following Chicks 'N Chained Males. The initial volume in this sequence is Chicks in Chainmail. This volume contains an introduction, sixteen original stories. and biographies of the authors.

- "Introduction" by Esther Friesner claims that she had not picked the title of this volume.

- "To His Iron-Clad Mistress" by Kent Patterson is a poem about removing the armor.

- "Sweet Charity" by Elizabeth Moon discloses the surprise of the pirates who joined the ball.

- "The Catcher in the Rhine" by Harry Turtledove involves a teenage American and Brunhild.

- "With the Knight Male" by Charles Sheffield concerns the small print in the contract.

- "Patterns in the Chain" by Steven Piziks draws a young woman to a dragon for assistance in freeing her older sisters.

- "Arms and the Woman" by Nancy Kress humbles an arrogant lore master.

- "Fun with Hieroglyphics" by Margaret Ball takes Riva to her daughters schools to counteract a spell.

- "Troll by Jury" by Esther Friesner foils a plot by the mother of Ethelberthina to marry off the maiden.

- "Looking for Rhonda Honda" by William Sanders sends a Public Detective to find a missing woman.

- "The Case of Prince Charming" by Robin Wayne Bailey compels Rose to do the prince's will.

- "Incognito, Ergo Sum" by Karen Everson thwarts the will of Irene and her apprentice.

- "Chain of Command" by Leslie What & Nina Kiriki Hoffman describes the conflicts between a warrior mother and a pacifistic daughter.

- "The Thief and the Roller Derby Queen" by Eric Flint illustrates the differences between ignorance and stupidity.

- "The Right Bitch" by Doranna Durgin puts a linehound in a puzzling situation.

- "Foxy Boxer Gal Fights Giant Monster King!" by Pierce Askegren brings a female boxer to Japan for a championship match, but she finds another opponent.

- "Hallah Iron-Thighs and the Change of Life" by K. D. Wentworth causes Hallah to lose her breath while fighting bandits.

- "About the Authors" by provides short bios of each author.

These tales continue the traditions of the past volumes. Not counting the editor, six of the authors are repeat offenders. Ten (due to a pair of coauthors) are newcomers.

Moon is continuing her tales of Mirabel. Wentworth has another story about Hallah. Ball, Piziks and Durgin also have continuations to their prior stories.

The next installment in this sequence is Turn the Other Chick.

Highly recommended for Friesner fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of female warriors, coping skills, and a bit of romance. Read and enjoy!

-Arthur W. Jordin
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2005
That right, please don't eat or drink while reading this book you might choke! These stories are so funny, and it's hard to put down. I enjoyed this book and all the others like it, Chicks in Chained Mail, The Chicks in the Mail and so on. Once you read one, you want the... See more
That right, please don't eat or drink while reading this book you might choke! These stories are so funny, and it's hard to put down. I enjoyed this book and all the others like it, Chicks in Chained Mail, The Chicks in the Mail and so on. Once you read one, you want the read all the rest. All I can say is sit back and enjoy!!!
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