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The Valdemar Anthologies series by Mercedes Lackey includes 19 books published between 1997–2025.
✓ All 19 books verified against the publisher's official series list.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Mercedes Lackey
This first Valdemar anthology features 18 epic fantasy short stories set in a world of magic, intrigue, romance, and adventure—with tales by Mickey…
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Buy on AmazonSun in Glory and Other Tales of Valdemar
2003 · Mercedes Lackey
THE CLASSIC FANTASY PHENOMENON: Explore the world of Valdemar alongside the realm’s magical protectors and their horse-like Companions in this…
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Buy on AmazonCrossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar
2005 · Mercedes Lackey
Meet Valdemar’s gifted Heralds and their horse-like Companions in this epic fantasy anthology featuring 16 short stories by Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker…
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Buy on AmazonMoving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar
2008 · Mercedes Lackey
Sixteen original stories?set in mercedes lackey?s valdemar universe Includes a new novella by Mercedes Lackey! Today?s hottest fantasy authors visit…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Mercedes Lackey
In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Valdemar was…
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Buy on AmazonFinding the Way and Other Tales of Valdemar
2010 · Mercedes Lackey
In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Valdemar was…
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Buy on AmazonUnder the Vale and Other Tales of Valdemar
2011 · Mercedes Lackey
In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Valdemar was…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Mercedes Lackey
In March 1987, Mercedes Lackey, a young author from Oklahoma, published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. No one could have envisioned that this…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Mercedes Lackey
In March 1987, Mercedes Lackey, a young author from Oklahoma, published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. No one could have envisioned that this…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Mercedes Lackey
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…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Mercedes Lackey
The eleventh anthology of short stories set in Mercedes Lackey's beloved Valdemar universe features stories by debut and established authors and a…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Mercedes Lackey
The twelfth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe, featuring stories by debut and established authors and a brand-new story…
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Mercedes Lackey
This thirteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story…
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Mercedes Lackey
This fourteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Mercedes Lackey
This fifteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story…
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Mercedes Lackey
This sixteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Mercedes Lackey
This 17th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a…
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Buy on Amazon2024 · Mercedes Lackey
This 18th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a…
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Buy on Amazon2025 · Mercedes Lackey
This 19th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Valdemar Anthologies books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Sword of Ice”. Start with “Sword of Ice.”
How many books are in the Valdemar Anthologies series?
We list 19 books by Mercedes Lackey , published between 1997–2025.
When is the next Valdemar Anthologies book released?
The next book is “A Many-Splintered Thing”, book 20 in the series, expected Nov 24, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the Valdemar Anthologies books?
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