Mercedes Lackey
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Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is the acclaimed author of over fifty novels and many works of short fiction. In her "spare" time she is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. Mercedes lives in Oklahoma with her husband and frequent collaborator, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.
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    • The Bartered Brides

    • Elemental Masters, Book 13
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Gemma Dawson
    • Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 2
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 2
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 2

    Even as they mourn the loss of their colleague, psychic Nan Killian, medium Sarah Lyon-White, and Elemental Masters John and Mary Watson must be vigilant, for members of Moriarty’s network are still at large. And their troubles are far from over....

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    • The Black Gryphon

    • Mage Wars Series, Book 1
    • By: Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon
    • Narrated by: Gary Furlong
    • Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 5
    • Performance
      4 out of 5 stars 5
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 5

    It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with ebony feathers, a majestic wingspan, keen magesight, and sharp intelligence....

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    • Arrows of the Queen

    • Heralds of Valdemar Series, Book 1
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Christa Lewis
    • Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 235
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 216
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 216

    Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • absolutely brillant

    • By Amazon Customer on 04-07-18

    Regular price: $17.49

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    • Arrow’s Fall

    • Heralds of Valdemar Series, Book 3
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Christa Lewis
    • Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 138
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 128
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 129

    With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, now of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald, returns to court. Here, she finds the Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Just as Good as I remember !

    • By JohnDKBalman on 06-08-18

    Regular price: $20.99

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    • The Hills Have Spies

    • Valdemar: Family Spies, Book 1
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Nick Podehl
    • Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 235
    • Performance
      5 out of 5 stars 208
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 207

    In this new series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily must continue to protect the realm of Valdemar while raising their children and preparing them to follow in their footsteps....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • enjoyable

    • By Tammie Patrick on 06-07-18

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    • Arrow's Flight

    • Heralds of Valdemar series, Book 2
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Christa Lewis
    • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      5 out of 5 stars 201
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 182
    • Story
      5 out of 5 stars 179

    Talia could scarcely believe that she had finally earned the rank of full Herald. Though this seemed like the fulfillment of all her dreams, it also meant she would face trials far greater than those she had previously survived....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Can I give 6 stars?

    • By Amy Lee Milner on 05-27-18

    Regular price: $20.99

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    • Apex

    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Amy Landon
    • Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 806
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 741
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 743

    The corrupt and powerful PsiCorps is determined to usurp the Hunters as chief defenders of Apex City, and Joy is now squarely in their crosshairs....

    • 2 out of 5 stars

    • Not as good as the first two

    • By NMwritergal on 09-06-17

    Regular price: $24.47

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    • Winds of Fate

    • Valdemar: The Mage Winds, Book 1
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Karen White
    • Length: 18 hrs and 36 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 430
    • Performance
      4 out of 5 stars 385
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 390

    High Magic has been lost to Valdemar centuries ago when the last Herald-Mage gave his life to save the kingdom from destruction by dark sorceries....

    • 2 out of 5 stars

    • bad Editing and narration make a writer look bad

    • By Jonathan Todd on 06-21-14

    Regular price: $29.95

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    • Winds of Change

    • Valdemar: The Mage Winds, Book 2
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Karen White
    • Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 336
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 304
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 306

    In The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel Winds of Fate, author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book....

    • 4 out of 5 stars

    • Much improved

    • By Linda on 01-30-14

    Regular price: $29.95

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    • Winds of Fury

    • Valdemar: The Mage Winds, Book 3
    • By: Mercedes Lackey
    • Narrated by: Karen White
    • Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 318
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 282
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 284

    No longer the willful novice of Winds of Fate, Princess Herald Elspeth has completed her magical training....

    • 5 out of 5 stars

    • Great story, acceptably read

    • By Christian on 06-01-15

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