Closer to Home

#1 Herald Spy

Mercedes Lackey

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Daw Books
06 October 2015

Fantasy; Epic Fantasy; Magic; Sword & Sorcery; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Political Fantasy

Series: Herald Spy

New York Times-bestselling author Mercedes Lackey's Herald Spy series, set in the beloved fantasy world of Valdemar

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 gift. There is a secret, treacherous plot within the royal court to destroy the Heralds.

The situation becomes dire after the life of Mags' mentor, King's Own Nikolas, is imperiled. His daughter Amily is chosen as the new King's Own, a complicated and dangerous job that is made more so by this perilous time.

Can Mags and Amily save the court, the Heralds, and the Collegium itself?

By: Mercedes Lackey
Imprint: Daw Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 176g
ISBN: 9780756409906
ISBN 10: 075640990X
Series: Herald Spy
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 06 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com.

Reviews for Closer to Home (#1 Herald Spy)

Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar.... Series fans will enjoy the variations on a familiar theme, while enough information is presented for first-timers to discover a world of high adventure and individual courage. Highly recommended. -- Library Journal (for Foundation) A real page-turner.... Outstanding characters, especially Mags, will greatly please Valdemar fans. -- Booklist (for Foundation) An enjoyable and pleasant read.... Mags is an appealing protagonist facing challenges (and successes) with which readers will empathize. -- RT Book Reviews (for Foundation ) An entertaining fantasy starring a likable lead character. -- Midwest Book reviews (for Redoubt ) Top Pick! ... A wonderful amalgam of fantasy and character study. -- Night Owl Reviews (for Redoubt )