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Anything With Nothing

#17 in series

by Mercedes Lackey
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This 17th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey.
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.
Join a variety of authors as they ride with Mercedes Lackey to the beloved land of Valdemar and experience the many facets of this storied high fantasy realm.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Valdemar Anthologies

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 28, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780756418748

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780756418748
      • File size: 1555 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      November 1, 2023
      Lackey presents the latest Valdemar anthology as both editor and author, exploring this well-known fantasy setting through the eyes of ordinary people who are thrust into unusual circumstances. The protagonists range from Haven's constables and urchins to a beekeeper, a stable hand, and even retired and active Heralds facing situations that are primarily local issues rather than world-shaping events. A variety of writers teamed up in this anthology, exploring Valdemar in mundane ways: in Kristin Schwengel's ""In Memory's Vault,"" a cook helps to restore an injured messenger's memory with familiar food, while in Dylan Birtolo's ""Suffering Knows No Borders,"" a Healer endures disdain from his own soldiers to tend to captured enemies. Several of the protagonists work through variations of imposter syndrome, including Lackey's own Herald Tadeus in "Anything, with Nothing," as he muses on his lack of magic while defending a town, building on knowledge gained as a former member of Haven's City Watch. 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.

      COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

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