Author: mercedeslackey

In this third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily’s youngest child must follow in his parents’ footsteps to protect both his family and the realm. Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily’s fourteen-year-old son Tory “share” the Gift of Farsight–although neither of them are Chosen. They are self-trained, though currently, … currently, their shared Gift only allows them to see what is happening with their immediate family members. After much debate, the Herald’s Collegium has decided to test and train them anyway. That’s when the surprises start.…

Granddaughter of the sorceress Kethry, daughter of a noble house, Kerowyn had been forced to run the family keep since her mother’s untimely death. Yet now at last her brother was preparing to wed, and when his bride became the lady of the keep, Kerowyn could return to her true enjoyments – training horses and hunting. But all Kerowyn’s hopes and plans were shattered when her anscestral home was … home was attacked, her father slain, her brother wounded, and his fiancee kidnapped. Drive by desperation and the knowledge that a scorcerer had led the journey which would prove but…

First in a series from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: In the magical realm of Valdemar, master spy Mags takes his son Perry on a mission to investigate rumors of trouble. And the boy’s gift of Animal Mindspeech could hold the key to solving the mystery…

A captivating #1 New York Times bestseller: Joy joined the Hunters to fight dangerous creatures from the Otherworld — but the shocking truths buried beneath her city will upend everything she’s ever known. “A perfect choice for The Hunger Games fans” (School Library Journal).

From a New York Times bestselling author! Elspeth, princess of Valdemar, tries to bring magic back to her endangered kingdom in this enthralling fantasy. “Strong female characterization, vivid description, and fast-paced adventure” (School Library Journal).

With over 1,100 five-star Goodreads ratings: Mags finds his home in the Heralds’ Collegium and is tasked with protecting it from a treacherous plot. When his mentor is endangered, can Mags find the allies he needs to save the Collegium — and the royal court? “A real page-turner” with “outstanding characters” ().