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The city of Haven is born—but danger rises as dark mages exploit magic-rich lands in Valdemar, the epic conclusion to Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy.
Valdemar
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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The city of Haven is born—but danger rises as dark mages exploit magic-rich lands in Valdemar, the epic conclusion to Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy. Kordas must defend a kingdom barely begun. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this origin story delivers the moment everything changed—including the first Companion.
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The dream of a kingdom becomes reality—but the real challenge is keeping it alive.
In Valdemar, the long-awaited finale to Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy, the refugees from the Empire have built Haven into a thriving city with help from the Tayledras. But now their allies are retreating to the Pelagirs, and the fledgling nation faces new threats alone.
Dark magicians, elemental corruption, and rogue magic-users threaten the land’s fragile peace. Desperate, Kordas calls on every god he knows—and receives an answer no one could have predicted.
A prayer becomes a turning point. A Companion appears. And a legacy begins.
Valdemar delivers epic fantasy at its most foundational—a sweeping origin story that brings one of fantasy’s most beloved realms full circle.
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What can you make with nothing?
Anything With Nothing
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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What can you make with nothing? In Anything With Nothing, the seventeenth Valdemar anthology, underdogs and unlikely heroes rise across 17 brand-new stories. With debut and established authors—plus a new tale from Mercedes Lackey—this 4.6-star Amazon collection is a tribute to those who start with little but give everything.
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In Valdemar, greatness doesn’t always start with power—it starts with grit.
Anything With Nothing, the seventeenth anthology set in Mercedes Lackey’s legendary fantasy realm, gathers brand-new tales from both debut and seasoned authors. These stories spotlight characters who begin with little—no prestige, no influence, sometimes not even a Gift—but who rise to meet impossible odds through determination, cleverness, and heart.
From raw recruits to reluctant heroes, from village outsiders to undiscovered talents, these tales explore what happens when the only thing you have is the will to act. And in Valdemar, that’s often enough.
Featuring a brand-new story by Mercedes Lackey herself, this collection proves that in a kingdom where honor and courage reign, even the underestimated can change the world.
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Agryphon hero with something to prove joins an expedition into the unknown in Gryphon in Light, the first book in a bold new Valdemar trilogy.
Gryphon in Light
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Agryphon hero with something to prove joins an expedition into the unknown in Gryphon in Light, the first book in a bold new Valdemar trilogy. Ancient mysteries, political tensions, and magical peril await Kelvren and Firesong at Lake Evendim. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this epic fantasy returns Valdemar to soaring heights.
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A hero returns from battle—but the war inside has only just begun.
Kelvren, the gryphon whose near-fatal sacrifice earned him grudging acclaim, finds himself caught between politics and pride. Instead of celebration, he faces whispers and diplomatic fallout. When his old friend Firesong invites him on a daring expedition, Kelvren sees a chance for purpose—and redemption.
Their mission: uncover the secrets of Lake Evendim, a place steeped in ancient legend and magical peril. But leading a diverse, volatile crew into unknown territory is no simple feat, and what lies beneath the surface could change everything.
Gryphon in Light launches a bold new Valdemar trilogy full of majestic gryphons, magical mystery, and high-stakes adventure. In this world, legacy is earned one wingbeat at a time.
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Laughter meets legend in Shenanigans, the sixteenth Valdemar anthology featuring new voices and a brand-new tale by Mercedes Lackey.
Shenanigans
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Laughter meets legend in Shenanigans, the sixteenth Valdemar anthology featuring new voices and a brand-new tale by Mercedes Lackey. These short stories blend magical mishaps, clever tricks, and heartwarming humor, revealing a lighter side of the kingdom’s Heralds and Companions. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a delightful detour into the unexpected.
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Even in Valdemar, duty and danger sometimes come with a side of chaos.
Shenanigans, the sixteenth anthology set in Mercedes Lackey’s legendary fantasy realm, features original stories from debut and established authors—plus a brand-new tale by Lackey herself. These short stories explore the lighter, cleverer, and more mischievous moments that arise when Heralds, Healers, Bards, and Companions face the unexpected.
From diplomatic blunders and magical pranks to creative problem-solving and unlikely alliances, this collection reveals a more playful side of Valdemar. But make no mistake—just because it’s funny doesn’t mean it isn’t heroic.
Whether it’s laughter in the face of peril or unconventional victories, Shenanigans proves that even the most serious heroes need a good story to tell around the fire.
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Baron Valdemar leads his people deeper into uncharted territory in Into the West, book two of Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy.
Into the West
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Baron Valdemar leads his people deeper into uncharted territory in Into the West, book two of Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy. Old magic lingers, new enemies wait, and a kingdom begins to rise. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this sweeping fantasy explores what it takes to build a safe haven from scratch.
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A kingdom is born—not through conquest, but through survival.
In Into the West, the second installment of Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy, Baron Valdemar leads those willing to venture beyond Crescent Lake in search of a permanent home. The sanctuary they’ve found is too small, too temporary—and the Empire may not be far behind.
Their journey takes them deep into a scarred wilderness, shaped by the Mage Wars and left haunted by ancient magics. But the land isn’t empty. Other survivors remain—some peaceful, some predatory, and one watching with keen interest.
To build a future, they’ll have to face the past—and the unknown.
This is how legends begin.
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In Boundaries, the fifteenth Valdemar anthology, new and established voices explore the edges of courage, duty, and destiny.
Boundaries
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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In Boundaries, the fifteenth Valdemar anthology, new and established voices explore the edges of courage, duty, and destiny. With a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey, this collection of original tales dives into what happens when Heralds, Healers, and Bards are pushed past their limits. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it's a boundary worth crossing.
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In Valdemar, boundaries aren't just lines on a map—they're where heroes are forged.
Boundaries, the fifteenth anthology set in Mercedes Lackey’s beloved fantasy world, gathers original tales from both new and veteran authors, each exploring the edges we’re forced to cross. From physical borders to personal limits, these stories showcase the trials that shape Heralds, Healers, Bards, and their Companions.
Whether it’s confronting a past left behind, defending justice where the law can’t reach, or discovering the strength to stand apart, these journeys test what it means to serve with courage.
With a brand-new story by Mercedes Lackey herself, Boundaries proves that Valdemar’s greatest tales begin where comfort ends—and conviction begins.
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Blood magic, empire, and a daring escape shape Beyond, the first book in Mercedes Lackey’s long-awaited Founding of Valdemar trilogy.
Beyond
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Blood magic, empire, and a daring escape shape Beyond, the first book in Mercedes Lackey’s long-awaited Founding of Valdemar trilogy. Duke Kordas must outwit a corrupt court and lead his people through a distant Gate to a future beyond tyranny. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this origin story delivers political tension and rich worldbuilding.
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Before the Heralds, before the Companions—there was one man determined to escape an empire.
Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a peaceful horse-breeding duchy within a brutal, magic-corrupted Eastern Empire. For years, his family has quietly gathered mages and knowledge, preparing for the day when resistance would mean annihilation. Now that day has come.
Dark magic rises. Elementals are enslaved. The Emperor grows suspicious.
But a bold plan is forming: a distant Gate, a mass exodus, and the hope of founding a new land far beyond the Empire’s reach. Kordas must bluff, outwit, and survive long enough to lead his people into the unknown.
Beyond begins the long-awaited Founding of Valdemar trilogy—a story of rebellion, courage, and the birth of one of fantasy’s most enduring kingdoms.
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With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a must-read for anyone who believes the path makes the person.
Passages
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Fourteen stories of transformation and magical calling fill Passages, the latest Valdemar anthology featuring a brand-new tale by Mercedes Lackey. From first Gifts to life-changing decisions, this collection explores the moments that shape heroes. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a must-read for anyone who believes the path makes the person.
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In Valdemar, every hero has a journey—and some of the most powerful ones begin off the beaten path.
Passages, the fourteenth anthology set in Mercedes Lackey’s beloved fantasy world, features a brand-new story by Lackey herself alongside original tales from both debut and established authors. From daring initiations to hard-won transitions, each story explores a different kind of turning point for the kingdom’s Heralds, Bards, Healers, and Companions.
Whether it's the moment a Gift awakens, a Companion arrives, or a duty must be chosen, these stories showcase the pivotal steps that define a life of service, sacrifice, and magic.
In Valdemar, change isn’t just inevitable—it’s where courage begins. And every passage taken leads toward legacy.
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A Royal Prince and a spy’s son with linked Gifts must leave Valdemar to stop a deadly kidnapping in Spy, Spy Again, the thrilling finale of Mercedes Lackey’s…
Spy, Spy Again
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A Royal Prince and a spy’s son with linked Gifts must leave Valdemar to stop a deadly kidnapping in Spy, Spy Again, the thrilling finale of Mercedes Lackey’s Family Spies trilogy. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this tale of teenage espionage, magical danger, and unlikely partnerships is a fast-paced ride through unknown lands.
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The kingdom's newest spies aren't Heralds. They're teenagers—and one of them is a prince.
In Spy, Spy Again, the third Family Spies novel, Tory—son of Heralds Mags and Amily—shares a strange Farsight connection with Prince Kyril. Neither boy is Chosen, but together their Gifts form something new: Tory sees the future, while Kyril extends the range of his visions.
When Mags’ cousin Bey, head of the deadly Sleepgivers, calls in an old debt, Tory and Kyril must leave Valdemar to rescue Bey’s kidnapped daughter. The mission is dangerous, the stakes are high, and the path leads into hostile territory.
Armed with untested Gifts, two teens set out to stop an international incident before it starts.
What could possibly go wrong?
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From spring rites to winter trials, Seasons brings 23 original stories set in Valdemar’s ever-turning world.
Seasons
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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From spring rites to winter trials, Seasons brings 23 original stories set in Valdemar’s ever-turning world. Featuring a brand-new tale by Mercedes Lackey and contributions from rising and seasoned fantasy authors, this 4.6-star Amazon anthology follows Heralds, Healers, and Bards through the year’s most magical moments. Every time of year is the right time for heroism.
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In Valdemar, every season brings new challenges—and new chances for heroism.
Seasons, the thirteenth anthology in Mercedes Lackey’s beloved Valdemar universe, gathers twenty-three original stories from debut and established fantasy authors. From wintry circuits to summer court politics, these tales follow Heralds, Bards, Healers, and Companions through the shifting rhythms of duty, destiny, and magic.
Whether it's a Mindspeaker navigating springtime tensions or a Firestarter caught in a storm of autumn intrigue, each story offers a glimpse into the kingdom’s heart across the turning of the year. With a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey herself, this collection celebrates the enduring power of courage—no matter the weather.
In Valdemar, heroes rise in all seasons. You just have to know when to ride out.
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When Abidela discovers her Gift for sensing structural strain, it could change the future of Valdemar’s spy network.
Eye Spy
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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When Abidela discovers her Gift for sensing structural strain, it could change the future of Valdemar’s spy network. In Eye Spy, book two of Mercedes Lackey’s Family Spies series, a new generation of Heralds learns that sometimes the quietest talents can unlock the biggest secrets. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this one’s a standout.
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Being the daughter of Valdemar’s top spies comes with expectations. Abidela is ready—she just didn’t expect her Gift to be... this.
When a bridge collapses beneath her, Abi saves lives by instinct alone. The near-disaster awakens a rare Gift: she can sense physical strain in objects, feel tension before it snaps, and even see structural weaknesses like a living blueprint.
Her Gift attracts the attention of Healers and Artificers alike, but Abi’s heart is set on espionage. And with her strange synesthetic talents, she might become the kind of spy Valdemar has never seen before—one who can find every secret room and hidden passage in the kingdom.
Eye Spy, the second Family Spies novel, blends mystery, magical engineering, and next-gen heroism with all the heart of Valdemar.
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Perfect for fans of heroic quests and dragon-fueled finales that hit with cinematic force.
The Dragon King
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Luthien Bedwyr’s fight for freedom comes to a fiery climax in The Dragon King, the epic finale to R. A. Salvatore’s Crimson Shadow trilogy. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this classic fantasy delivers magic, rebellion, and one unforgettable showdown. Perfect for fans of heroic quests and dragon-fueled finales that hit with cinematic force.
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Luthien Bedwyr, known as the Crimson Shadow, has fought his way from outlaw to legend. Now, with his magical sword in hand and a scarlet cape that renders him invisible, he leads a final charge to free his homeland of Eriador from the cruel grip of the Wizard-King Greensparrow.
But Greensparrow’s dark sorcery has summoned a new terror: a towering, unstoppable dragon bound to his will.
To defeat tyranny once and for all, Luthien must confront not only a monstrous enemy, but the limits of his own power, resolve, and destiny.
The Dragon King delivers a thrilling conclusion to R. A. Salvatore’s Crimson Shadow trilogy—a tale of rebellion, sacrifice, and the kind of hero who rises when the world needs him most.
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