Seasons: All-New Tales of Valdemar

This thirteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.

The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch.

Now, twenty-three authors ride with Mercedes Lackey to her magical land of Valdemar, adding their own unique voices to the Heralds, Bards, Healers, and other heroes of this beloved fantasy realm.

• Eye Spy (Valdemar: Family Spies)
• The Case of the Spellbound Child (Elemental Masters)
• The Hills Have Spies (Valdemar: Family Spies)
• Choices (Valdemar)
• Smoke Bitten (A Mercy Thompson Novel)
• Sweep of the Blade (Innkeeper Chronicles)
• Eye Spy (Family Spies #2)
• Dragon's Code: Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern (Pern: The Dragonriders of Pern)
• Imaginary Numbers (InCryptid)
• The Waters and the Wild (11) (Serrated Edge)