A new short story collection by Mercedes Lackey, Fiddler Fair demonstrates her wide range as a writer, running the gamut from her beloved Bardic fantasies to urban fantasy set in the modern world, from science fiction adventure to chilling horror.Learn what happens when animal rights fanatics try to "liberate" genetically reconstructed dinosaurs. Follow Lawrence of Arabia into the desert to meet a power beyond human comprehension, and be with King Arthur, reborn into the present day, when he again gains possession of the enchanted sword Excalibur. And, in a very weird encounter of the most bizarre kind, learn why an alien from a UFO took an unusual interest in a battered Chevy pickup truck.Stories include:How I Spent my Summer VacationAliens Ate My PickupSmall PrintLast RightsDumb FeastDance TrackJihadBalanceDragon's TeethThe Cup and the CauldronOnce and FutureFiddler FairThe Enemy of My Enemy

This fourteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.

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.

Trzeci tom "Trylogii wojen magów".Skandaron, Czarny Gryf, stał się legendą za życia. Kiedyś walczący bohater – teraz jest wyrocznią we wszystkich sprawach. Lecz młode pokolenie niecierpliwi się: synowie Skandarona marzą o tym, aby także wyróżnic się i dorównać bohaterskim rodzicom. Sprowadza to na nich mroczne siły, z którymi dawniej dzielnie zmagał się Czarny Gryf…Ta pełna fantastycznych przygód książka odtwarza prehistoryczne dzieje Valdemaru.