The Serrated Edge Series Reading Order

The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestsell… The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist. Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support. Those who are willing to make a further trek by barge on into the West will follow him into a wilderness depopulated by war and scarred by the terrible magics of a thousand years ago and the Mage Wars. But the wilderness is not as "empty" as it seems. There are potential friends and rapacious foes.... ....and someone is watching them. read more

A COMMAND PERFORMANCE BY FANTASY'S GRAND DIVA Mercedes Lackey has, in a few short years, soared to the peak of the fanta… A COMMAND PERFORMANCE BY FANTASY'S GRAND DIVA Mercedes Lackey has, in a few short years, soared to the peak of the fantasy field, and her thousands of enthusiastic readers clamor for more and more. Now comes a volume demonstrating the wide range of her talent, running the gamut from her beloved Bardic fantasies to urban fantasy set in the modern world; from science fiction adventure to chilling horror. And throughout Fiddler Fair, Lackeys sheer storytelling skill will hold the reader spellbound. 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. Fiddler Fair is a feast for the multitudes of Lackey fans everywhere¾and for new readers, a powerful introduction to the most significant new fantasy writer of the decade. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Bouquets from Colleagues and Critics for Mercedes Lackey: "She'll keep you up long past your bedtime."¾Stephen King A writer whose work I've loved all along."¾Marion Zimmer Bradley . . . with [Lackey], the principal joy is story: she sweeps you along and never lets you go."¾Locus ". . . remarkable . . . high-octane adventure and sharp social commentary."¾Dragon "An undoubted mistress of the well-told tale." ¾Booklist . . . above all else, Lackey can tell a good story . . . highly, highly recommended . . . ."¾Kliatt read more

Midwinter festivities at the royal court are shattered when a ruthless blackmailer begins targeting influential families… Midwinter festivities at the royal court are shattered when a ruthless blackmailer begins targeting influential families, preying on their deepest secrets. When his cruel machinations lead to a young man's tragic suicide and the abduction of a prominent daughter, Mags and Amily must navigate a treacherous world of hidden agendas and political intrigue. They risk everything to unmask the perpetrator and secure justice before more lives are ruined and the delicate balance of power is irrevocably shattered. read more

With San Francisco doomed to fall off the continent, the bard must summon the Nightflyers, the soul-devouring shadow cre… With San Francisco doomed to fall off the continent, the bard must summon the Nightflyers, the soul-devouring shadow creatures from the dreaming world. Original. read more