Shenanigans
Valdemar Anthology #16
Mercedes Lackey & Friends
The voices of 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 Shenanigans anthology is themed around mischief and deceptions, featuring both new characters and familiar favorites. Some shenanigans are just silly pranks, but some serve to protect the innocent or bring justice to the guilty. Some stories reveal secrets. Others give a peek into hidden cultures, whether they are mysterious refugees or reticent hertasi. And as always, new Heralds are Chosen to serve Valdemar.
Travel with these astounding adventurers in nineteen original stories, including a new novella by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon.
336 pages, Trade Paperback
First published December 13, 2022
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