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Sixteen magical tales await in Crossroads, a Valdemar anthology featuring stories from Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Mercedes Lackey herself.
Crossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Sixteen magical tales await in Crossroads, a Valdemar anthology featuring stories from Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Mercedes Lackey herself. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this collection explores love, loss, and life among the Chosen Heralds of Valdemar. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, the crossroads always call.
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Return to Valdemar, where magical Companions and gifted Heralds face danger, duty, and destiny across sixteen unforgettable stories.
Crossroads invites you into the heart of Mercedes Lackey’s legendary fantasy realm, with contributions from Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and more. From battlefields to quiet moments of magic, these tales showcase the many faces of heroism—some reluctant, some defiant, all Chosen.
Meet a soldier whose feared Empathy may save the day, a Herald who won’t let death sever his bond, and pairs of warriors forced to weigh love against duty. With a brand-new story by Mercedes Lackey herself, this anthology captures the wonder, honor, and sacrifice that define Valdemar.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the kingdom, these stories are where paths cross and legends begin.
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Thirteen tales of magic, honor, and mind-Gifted heroes await in Sun in Glory, a Valdemar anthology featuring stories from Tanya Huff, Michelle West, and a new novella by…
Sun in Glory and Other Tales of Valdemar
Fantasy · Coming of Age · High Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Thirteen tales of magic, honor, and mind-Gifted heroes await in Sun in Glory, a Valdemar anthology featuring stories from Tanya Huff, Michelle West, and a new novella by Mercedes Lackey. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this collection dives deep into the heart of Valdemar’s magic and celebrates the many faces of heroism.
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Return to Valdemar in a collection where magic, honor, and heart collide.
Sun in Glory brings together thirteen original stories set in Mercedes Lackey’s beloved fantasy realm, where Heralds and their mystical Companions guard the kingdom with courage and Gifts of the mind. From spies and scouts to empaths and Firestarters, every tale reveals a new facet of Valdemar’s enduring magic.
Featuring tales from acclaimed fantasy authors like Tanya Huff, Michelle West, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Judith Tarr—plus a brand-new novella by Mercedes Lackey herself—this anthology delivers rich worldbuilding, emotional depth, and powerful magic.
Perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, these stories explore friendship, loss, justice, and the quiet heroism of those Chosen not just by magic, but by purpose.
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Skif’s attempt to steal a fancy white horse ends with him being Chosen by a Companion in Take a Thief, the gripping origin story of Valdemar’s most charming…
Take a Thief
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Skif’s attempt to steal a fancy white horse ends with him being Chosen by a Companion in Take a Thief, the gripping origin story of Valdemar’s most charming rogue. Mercedes Lackey delivers clever mischief, redemption, and heart in this fan-favorite prequel. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a must-read for Heralds completists and newcomers alike.
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Skif thought he was stealing a horse. Instead, he got a destiny.
Orphaned, starving, and scraping by on the streets, Skif learned early that survival meant stealing. By age twelve, he was a skilled cat burglar—quick, clever, and invisible. But when he tries to snatch a gleaming white horse left suspiciously unattended, he finds himself Claimed by a Companion.
Now Skif is whisked into the world of Heralds, bonded to a magical steed, and given the chance to turn his cunning into something greater. But old habits die hard, and danger lurks where no one’s watching.
In Take a Thief, Mercedes Lackey returns to Valdemar to tell Skif’s origin story—one of grit, mischief, and the unexpected path from street rat to legend.
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Perfect for fans of Garden Spells and The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.
The Keeper of Lost Things
Literary Fiction · Magical Realism
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When Anthony dies, he leaves behind a house filled with lost objects and one final wish—that his assistant return them all. The Keeper of Lost Things is a heartwarming bestseller with 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, brimming with wit, warmth, and a little bit of magic. Perfect for fans of Garden Spells and The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.
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Anthony Peardew has spent decades collecting lost things—everyday objects misplaced and forgotten by others, each holding a story. It began the day he lost a keepsake from his late fiancée, and he’s been trying to atone ever since.
Now facing the end of his life, Anthony leaves his home and mysterious collection to his assistant, Laura—a woman lost in her own way.
Tasked with returning the items to their rightful owners, Laura begins to rebuild her life alongside an endearing cast: a quirky neighbor, a rugged gardener, and a ghost with unfinished business.
As their stories intertwine, Laura uncovers long-buried connections that could heal the past and change lives forever.
This is a novel about love, memory, and the quiet magic of being found.
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this dark fantasy gem is perfect for fans of grim quests, sharp banter, and fate with a twisted sense of…
Prince of Fools
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Dark Fantasy
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A cowardly prince. A cursed Norse warrior. An undead army on the rise. Prince of Fools launches Mark Lawrence’s Red Queen’s War trilogy with wicked humor, bloody magic, and reluctant heroics. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this dark fantasy gem is perfect for fans of grim quests, sharp banter, and fate with a twisted sense of humor.
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Prince Jalan Kendeth is many things: royal, charming, cowardly, and absolutely not cut out for heroism. He prefers wine, women, and wagering over war.
But when he survives a death trap and becomes magically bound to a grim Norse warrior named Snorri, Jal’s lazy life takes a sharp turn toward the undead-infested north.
The Red Queen, his terrifying grandmother, fights a hidden war for the fate of the empire. Her most dangerous weapon is The Silent Sister—a crone Jal can see but refuses to acknowledge.
As curses tighten and secrets unravel, Jal stumbles toward something he never wanted: courage.
From the author of The Broken Empire, Prince of Fools is a brutal and hilarious fantasy of reluctant quests, undead enemies, and fate’s cruelest jokes.
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Bullied and broken, Lavan discovers a terrifying Gift of fire and rises to become one of Valdemar’s most powerful Heralds in Brightly Burning.
Brightly Burning
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Bullied and broken, Lavan discovers a terrifying Gift of fire and rises to become one of Valdemar’s most powerful Heralds in Brightly Burning. Set during King Theran’s reign, this coming-of-age fantasy has 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon and tells the unforgettable story of how a boy became Firestorm in one explosive act of destiny.
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Before he was Firestorm, he was just a lonely boy with a dangerous secret.
Sixteen-year-old Lavan Chitward never wanted fame or war. But when his family moves to Haven, he’s thrown into a brutal school and tormented until something inside him snaps—awakening a devastating Gift of fire he can barely control.
Saved from destruction by a Herald, a Healer, and a Companion, Lavan begins training to master his magic. As tensions with Karse ignite into full-blown war, he’s thrust to the front lines, his power now a weapon the kingdom desperately needs.
But fire doesn’t care who it burns. And becoming a hero may cost more than his life.
Brightly Burning is a fiery coming-of-age tale set in Valdemar’s war-torn past, full of magic, pain, and legacy.
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Darian has found love and purpose among the Hawkbrothers, but peace shatters when he learns his parents are still alive and trapped.
Owlknight
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Darian has found love and purpose among the Hawkbrothers, but peace shatters when he learns his parents are still alive and trapped. In Owlknight, the powerful conclusion to Mercedes Lackey’s Owl Mage trilogy, he must face war, memory, and rescue. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this finale is full of emotion, magic, and hard-won growth.
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Darian finally has peace, until a ghost from his past demands he risk it all.
After years of training with the mystical Hawkbrothers, Darian has grown into a skilled mage and found love with a gifted young healer. For the first time since the raid that destroyed his village, he feels truly at home.
Then word reaches him: his parents are alive. Captive. Trapped beyond enemy lines.
To save them, Darian must venture into hostile lands, facing not only barbarians but the scars of his own past. Magic and war collide as he confronts the truth about his family, his power, and the future he must choose.
Owlknight brings the Owl Mage trilogy to a sweeping close with danger, heart, and a long-awaited reckoning.
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Years after barbarians destroyed his home, Darian has become a Hawkbrother Healing Adept—but now the danger returns.
Owlsight
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Years after barbarians destroyed his home, Darian has become a Hawkbrother Healing Adept—but now the danger returns. In Owlsight, the second book in Mercedes Lackey’s Owl Mage trilogy, it’s time for Darian to stand and fight. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this is an emotional, magical journey of growth and courage.
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Four years ago, Darian lost everything. Now he’s ready to protect what he’s built.
After fleeing a barbarian raid, Darian found a new life among the Hawkbrothers, a mystical people bound to nature and magic. No longer the frightened boy hiding in the trees, he’s trained as a Healing Adept, mastering both magic and responsibility.
But peace is fragile. A new barbarian threat rises on the horizon, and this time, Darian refuses to run. With the fate of his new home hanging in the balance, he must step into a leadership role he never expected.
In Owlsight, the second book in the Owl Mage trilogy, Mercedes Lackey blends coming-of-age, healing magic, and battle-tested courage into a story about reclaiming power and choosing your path.
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With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s the perfect sendoff—or starting point—for fans of the Vows and Honor series.
Oathblood
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Tarma and Kethry return in Oathblood, a thrilling collection of stories featuring Mercedes Lackey’s most iconic heroines. With one brand-new novella and all their classic adventures, this volume is packed with swordfights, sorcery, and sisterhood. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s the perfect sendoff—or starting point—for fans of the Vows and Honor series.
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Bound by blood and destiny, Tarma and Kethry return for one final ride.
In Oathblood, Mercedes Lackey brings her most iconic heroines back into the spotlight—Tarma, a sword-sworn warrior forged in loss, and Kethry, a noble-born sorceress driven by justice. Their fates are bound by oath, their bond unbreakable, and their mission never simple.
This volume includes a brand-new novella and the complete collection of short stories chronicling the legendary duo’s adventures. From haunted ruins to corrupt lords to magical blades with minds of their own, Tarma and Kethry fight for the greater good, one battle at a time.
Whether you're returning to Vows and Honor or meeting these fierce sisters-in-arms for the first time, Oathblood is a must-read for fans of swordplay, spellwork, and unwavering loyalty.
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After his village is destroyed, Darian flees into the forest and discovers the secretive Hawkbrothers in Owlflight, the first book in Mercedes Lackey’s Owl Mage trilogy.
Owlflight
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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After his village is destroyed, Darian flees into the forest and discovers the secretive Hawkbrothers in Owlflight, the first book in Mercedes Lackey’s Owl Mage trilogy. With gryphons, forest magic, and a boy’s reluctant rise to power, this fantasy has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and kicks off a beloved adventure in the Valdemar universe.
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A boy running from grief. A forest full of secrets. A destiny he never asked for.
When barbarians destroy his village, Darian flees into the Pelagiris forest with nothing but heartbreak and fear. Orphaned and alone, he expects only survival—until he encounters the Hawkbrothers, a secretive, elf-like race bonded with birds and steeped in ancient magic.
Apprenticed reluctantly to a kindly wizard, Darian has ignored his magical potential. But in the forest, that power may be his only chance to understand the truth behind his parents’ disappearance, the mage-storms that reshaped the land, and the strange creatures that now roam it.
Owlflight launches the Owl Mage trilogy with action, wonder, and the start of one boy’s transformation into something far greater than he imagined.
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From Herald assassins to magical justice, this collection has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and is a must-read for fans of fantasy, honor, and richly built…
Sword of Ice
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Explore Valdemar from new angles in Sword of Ice, a star-studded anthology featuring 18 original tales by authors like Tanya Huff, Michelle Sagara, and Mercedes Lackey herself. From Herald assassins to magical justice, this collection has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and is a must-read for fans of fantasy, honor, and richly built worlds.
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Welcome back to Valdemar—where magic is real, honor is everything, and danger lurks in every shadow.
In Sword of Ice, eighteen original short stories expand the world of Mercedes Lackey’s beloved fantasy realm. From covert Herald assassins to deadly questions in Karse, each tale brings fresh magic, unforgettable characters, and surprising twists. With contributions from top fantasy writers like Tanya Huff, Michelle Sagara, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Larry Dixon, this collection offers a rich tapestry of voices rooted in Valdemar’s lore.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the world of Companions and Heralds, these stories of valor, justice, and sacrifice deliver everything epic fantasy readers crave—plus three tales co-written by Mercedes Lackey herself.
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The mage storms are time-twisted echoes of an ancient disaster, and the final one is coming.
Storm Breaking
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy
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The mage storms are time-twisted echoes of an ancient disaster, and the final one is coming. In Storm Breaking, the breathtaking finale to Mercedes Lackey’s Mage Storms trilogy, Karal and his allies race to decode the secrets of Urtho’s Vault. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this is end-of-the-world fantasy done right.
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The mage storms are echoes of a magical disaster long buried—but their final wave could erase the world entirely.
Karal, Karsite Sunpriest, and a team of powerful allies have uncovered Urtho’s long-lost Vault beneath the Dorisha Plains. With help from the Shin’a’in, they’ve unleashed one of Urtho’s forbidden weapons to stall the storms ravaging Valdemar and beyond. It worked—briefly.
Now they know the truth. These mage storms are reverberations from the ancient Cataclysm that destroyed Urtho’s tower. And the final echo is still coming.
Time is running out. As the allies search for answers hidden in the ruins of a dead mage’s legacy, they must solve a riddle written in magic and history.
Because if they fail, the next storm won’t just change the world. It will end it.
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