About “The Black Gryphon (Valdemar”
The Black Gryphon is set in a time before Valdemar was founded, when magic was uncontrolled and the Heralds had not yet been formed. Skandranon Rashkae, a gryphon created by the human sorcerer Urtho, is sent on a mission to spy on the advancing forces of the evil mage Maar, who has summoned magical constructs to attack Urtho's Keep.
Praise for “The Black Gryphon (Valdemar”
“The high stakes and the dangerous journey keep the story moving at a brisk pace. Lackey’s characters, meanwhile, are admirable as ever as they learn to work together. Series fans will not be disappointed.”
“Eye Spy feels like a present written especially for me. You're gonna want to read it. This one's a firecracker.”
“Whether it's the spellbinding world, the intrigue of the plot, or the simple yet remarkable narrative style—it is impossible to say which of these makes the story so good, but one thing is for sure: Closer to Home marks the beginning of another fantastic Lackey series.”
Book details
- First published
- 1994
- Latest edition
- 1994 · ISBN 9780886776435
- Pages
- 464
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Black Gryphon (Valdemar?
The Black Gryphon (Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey has 464 pages.
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