Mercedes Lackey
1) Foundation
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's bestselling world, a thirteen-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had--and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
3) Owlknight
Author
Series
Valdemar universe. Owl mage trilogy volume 3
Darian's tale volume 3
DAW book collectors volume no. 1131
Darian's tale volume 3
DAW book collectors volume no. 1131
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Marina is the cherished daughter of the wealthy Saverson family, practioners of Elemental Magic. But all is not well in this elegant, aristocratic household. Evil portents have warned her father that Marina will be killed before her eighteenth birthday-by the hand of her own aunt. And no one is sure if the family magic is powerful enough to overturn the prophesy.
Author
Series
Valdemar universe. Heralds of Valdemar volume 4
Novel of Valdemar volume 7
DAW book collectors volume no. 1150
Novel of Valdemar volume 7
DAW book collectors volume no. 1150
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Lavan Chitward is a very unhappy young man; pulled away from his country home by his parents' ambitions and resettled in the big city of Haven, he is desperately lonely, bullied and beaten at school, ignored by his parents. It is not surprising that he falls ill but his illness is the first manifestation of a terrible power, the Gift of the Firestorm, a power which can and does kill. If controlled, the Gift of the Firestorm can save Valdemar, but...
6) Changes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Magpie, Lena, and Bear continue on their individual quests as they work to attain the status of full Heralds, Bards, and Healers of Valdemar.
7) Intrigues
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
When Mags (Magpie), a thirteen-year-old orphan chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar and taken to the capital city, she is "recognized" by foreign secret operatives whose purpose is unknown, and then comes under suspicion.
Author
Series
Elemental masters volume 5
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Set in Victorian London-where magic is real and Elemental Masters control the powers of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth-the fourth novel in this best-selling series tells the story of Lord Alderscroft, Master of the British Elemental Masters Council-the most powerful Fire Master ever to lead the Council. Loosely based on The Snow Queen, The Wizard of London delves into Lord Alderscroft's youth, when he was bespelled by an evil Elemental Master who hoped...
9) Legacies
Author
Series
Shadow grail volume 1
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
After her family is killed, Spirit White is taken to Oakhurst Academy, a combination orphanage and school for those with magical powers, where she and her new friends investigate when students start mysteriously disappearing.
10) Closer to home
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen. Although normally a Herald in his first year of Whites would be sent off on circuit, Mags is needed close to home for his abilities as a spy and his powerful Mindspeech...
11) Bastion
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Mags travels to the Bastion in search of his parents' identity and a possible explanation for being pursued by Valdemar's enemies.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
While Sherlock is still officially dead, John and Mary Watson and Nan Killian and Sarah Lyon-White are taking up some of his case-load--and some for Lord Alderscroft, the Wizard of London. Lord Alderscroft asks them to go to Dartmoor to track down a rumor of evil magic brewing there. Not more than four hours later, a poor cottager, also from Dartmoor, arrives seeking their help. His wife, in a fit of rage over the children spilling and spoiling their...
Author
Series
Elemental masters volume 17
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Annie Oakley has always suspected there is something 'uncanny' about herself, but has never been able to put a name to it. But when Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show goes on tour through Germany, Bill temporarily hires a new sharpshooter to be part of his "World Wide Congress of Rough Riders." As they travel and perform, Annie must use her newfound knowledge and rare skill to combat creatures of the night scattered across the countryside, who threaten...
Author
Series
Five hundred kingdoms volume 6
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The eldest daughter is often doomed in fairy tales. But Bella - Isabella Beauchamps, daughter of a wealthy merchant - vows to escape the usual pitfalls. Anxious to avoid the Traditional path, Bella dons a red cloak and ventures into the forbidden forest to consult with "Granny," the local wisewoman. But on the way home she's attacked by a wolf - who turns out to be a cursed nobleman! Secluded in his castle, Bella is torn between her family and this...
Author
Series
Elemental masters volume 6
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
In 1910, in an alternate London, a penniless young dancer is visited by a cat who communicates with her mind to mind. Though she is certain she must be going mad, she is desperate enough to follow the cat's advice and impersonates a famous Russian ballerina. The cat, it turns out, is actually an Elemental Earth Spirit, and leads her to minor stardom. Meanwhile, the real Russian ballerina has fallen victim to an evil troll who takes over her body and...
19) A study in sable
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Sent by Lord Alderscroft to the bachelor's flat of a certain famous, and rather rude, detective, psychics Sarah and Nan are compelled to prove their powers to him before being asked to consult on behalf of his Elemental Masters associates, John and Mary Watson.
20) Hunter
Author
Series
Hunter (Mercedes Lackey) volume 1
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A teenage girl leaves home to join the legendary Hunters, who protect the people from the terrifying monsters that have overrun their world"--