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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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Explore twenty-three brand-new stories of duty, courage, and magical calling in Choices, the twelfth Valdemar anthology.
Choices
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Explore twenty-three brand-new stories of duty, courage, and magical calling in Choices, the twelfth Valdemar anthology. With contributions from rising and veteran fantasy authors—plus a new story from Mercedes Lackey—this collection shows how one choice can shape a legend. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a must-read for every fan of Valdemar.
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In Valdemar, heroism isn’t always about power—it’s about the choices you make.
Choices is the twelfth anthology set in Mercedes Lackey’s beloved fantasy realm, and it brings together twenty-three original stories from a mix of debut and established authors. Whether through magic, music, healing, or sheer determination, these tales explore the defining decisions that shape Heralds, Healers, Bards, and more.
From daring rescues to moments of quiet courage, each story celebrates the core of Valdemar’s spirit: duty, justice, and heart. And with a brand-new tale by Mercedes Lackey herself, this collection offers something for every fan—whether you're riding circuit or just discovering the world for the first time.
Because in Valdemar, being Chosen is only the beginning. What matters most is the path you take next.
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A father-son spy mission uncovers sinister disappearances in The Hills Have Spies, the start of a new Valdemar trilogy by Mercedes Lackey.
The Hills Have Spies
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A father-son spy mission uncovers sinister disappearances in The Hills Have Spies, the start of a new Valdemar trilogy by Mercedes Lackey. Mags and his son Perry—who can speak to animals—venture into the Pelagirs on a dangerous investigation. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this tale mixes magic, mystery, and the next generation of Heralds.
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Being the son of a spy is one thing. Training to become one is another entirely.
Peregrine—Perry to his friends—has big dreams. He wants to follow in his father Mags’ footsteps as a Herald Spy. He has the Gift of Animal Mindspeech, a quick mind, and the perfect mentor. There's just one problem: he hasn’t been Chosen by a Companion yet.
When strange disappearances plague a rural region near the Pelagirs, Mags sees the perfect opportunity for real-world experience. He takes Perry along to investigate, hoping to teach—and test—his son. But the clues are stranger than expected, and the local wildlife hints at something far darker.
The Hills Have Spies begins a new Valdemar trilogy filled with espionage, family dynamics, magical creatures, and mounting danger.
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In Pathways, twenty-four original stories explore the many roads to heroism in Valdemar.
Pathways
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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In Pathways, twenty-four original stories explore the many roads to heroism in Valdemar. Featuring a new novella by Mercedes Lackey and tales from Janny Wurts, Fiona Patton, Elisabeth Waters, and more, this anthology has 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Whether Gifted or not, every character’s journey proves one thing—courage is always Chosen.
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The road to destiny isn’t always Chosen—but in Valdemar, it’s always worth the journey.
Pathways invites readers back to Mercedes Lackey’s magical kingdom through twenty-four original stories by both debut and acclaimed fantasy authors. From Companions awaiting their Heralds to mages facing impossible choices, this anthology explores the many paths that shape Valdemar’s heroes.
Join Janny Wurts, Fiona Patton, Elisabeth Waters, Michele Lang, and more as they reveal tales of courage, sacrifice, and unexpected power. A Companion must be delivered without a Gifted guide. A father confronts shadows of the past to protect his child. A Hawkbrother outruns prophecy, and a mage risks all to save his homeland.
With a brand-new novella by Mercedes Lackey, Pathways proves there’s no single route to heroism—only truth, heart, and hoofbeats.
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Twenty-two original stories—plus a new novella by Mercedes Lackey—fill Tempest, the latest Valdemar anthology.
Tempest
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Twenty-two original stories—plus a new novella by Mercedes Lackey—fill Tempest, the latest Valdemar anthology. Heralds, Healers, and Bards tackle threats both magical and mortal in tales from Elizabeth Vaughan, Fiona Patton, Rosemary Edghill, and more. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this collection is a whirlwind of heroism, heart, and high-stakes adventure.
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The winds of change blow through Valdemar in this sweeping anthology of magic, justice, and courage.
In Tempest, twenty-three authors—including Elizabeth Vaughan, Fiona Patton, Rosemary Edghill, and Jennifer Brozek—join Mercedes Lackey to bring you twenty-two original tales set in the beloved world of Valdemar. From Heralds cracking magical codes to Healers battling noble corruption, every story reveals a new corner of this richly imagined realm.
A foreseer risks exposure to save her village. A kidnapped assistant must be rescued before it’s too late. A daughter dares to defy those who would enslave her mother.
Featuring a brand-new novella by Mercedes Lackey herself, Tempest showcases the heart, grit, and diverse Gifts of the kingdom’s bravest. Because in Valdemar, heroism wears many faces—and rides on four hooves.
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A faceless predator spreads fear through Haven’s elite in Closer to the Chest, book three of Mercedes Lackey’s Herald Spy series.
Closer to the Chest
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A faceless predator spreads fear through Haven’s elite in Closer to the Chest, book three of Mercedes Lackey’s Herald Spy series. As Mags and Amily chase a killer through twisted secrets and rising panic, the line between justice and vengeance blurs. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this fantasy blends mystery, politics, and heart-pounding stakes.
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Secrets are spreading, and this time, fear is the weapon.
Herald Mags and his wife Amily, now King’s Own, have their hands full in Haven. While Mags expands his spy network across alleys and aristocratic halls, Amily wrestles with growing influence—and growing threats. Someone is exposing the private lives of women at court and within the Collegia, sowing panic without demanding anything in return.
It’s not blackmail. It’s psychological warfare.
As vandalism escalates into violence and terror sharpens into murder, Mags and Amily must use every resource—magical and mundane—to unmask the culprit before more lives are destroyed.
Closer to the Chest delivers high-stakes intrigue and sharp social commentary in the gripping third installment of the Herald Spy series.
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