Anything With Nothing
Valdemar Anthology #17
Mercedes Lackey & Friends
The voices of twenty other authors add their own special touches to the ancient land where Heralds “Chosen” from all walks of life by magical horse-like Companions patrol their ancient kingdom, dispensing justice, facing adversaries, and protecting their monarch and country from whatever threatens. Trained rigorously by the Herald’s Collegium, these special protectors each have extraordinary Gifts: Mindspeaking, FarSeeing, FarSpeaking, Empathy, Firestarting and ForeSeeing, and are bonded for life with their mysterious Companions.
The Anything with Nothing anthology theme is finding ways to cope with problems when the usual methods, tools and resources are not available. The title basis is a quote included in the new Lackey novella "Anything, With Nothing":
We the willing
Led by the unwitting
Are doing the impossible
For the ungrateful.
We have done so much
For so long
With so little
That we are now capable
Of doing anything
With nothing.
352 pages, Trade Paperback
First published November 28, 2023
Praise for Anything with Nothing
"This engaging anthology will appeal to long-time Valdemar fans and new readers, showcasing every person’s ability to become a hero when presented with an underlying need." —Booklist
"Every one of these anthology books has been a joy to read. While Lackey's own contribution to the collection is often a reason to read it, in and of itself, the collection as a whole typically expands on the depth of the Valdemar setting in unique ways. Any fan of this world shouldn't hesitate to pick up Anything with Nothing." —GameVortex
Praise for the Valdemar anthologies:
“Fans of Lackey’s epic Valdemar series will devour this superb anthology. Of the thirteen stories included, there is no weak link—an attribute exceedingly rare in collections of this sort. Highly recommended.” —The Barnes & Noble Review
“Lackey’s delightful world of magic is inhabited by strong and believable men, women, and creatures, the most enchanting being the gryphons.” —Publishers Weekly
“Exceedingly well done, it helps keep readers unconfused while wandering the enormous fictional terrain the Valdemar oeuvre covers.” —Booklist
“Each story brings unique ideas that carry on the fantastical elements from the world created by Lackey. Fans new and old will step into a literary world that’s unlike any other and will be sucked into tales that will take them on wondrous journeys.” —RT Reviews