Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar

Edited by Mercedes Lackey.

Filled with magic, intrigue, romance and adventure, Mercedes Lackey's world of Valdemar is one of the most popular domains in fantasy literature. Home to the Heralds and thier mysterious horselike Companions, the magical Tayledras Hawk-people, and of course, the powerful gryphons, Valdemar has garnered a devoted global following. Now these 17 new tales by fantasy's greatest authors are sure to add their own chapter to the history of this enchanting land.

This anthology contains:

• Introduction by Mercedes Lackey
• Sunlancer by Philip M. Austin and Mercedes Lackey
• The Demon's Den by Tanya Huff
• Ironrose by Larry Dixon and Mel. White
• Babysitter by Josepha Sherman
• The Salamander by Richard Lee Byers
• A Child's Adventures by Janni Lee Simmer
• Blood Ties by Stephanie D. Shaver
• ...Another Successful Experiment by Lawrence Schimel Choice by Michelle West
• Song of Valdemar by Kristin Schwengel
• The School Up the Hill by Elisabeth Waters
• Chance by Mark Shepherd
• Sword of Ice by Mercedes Lackey & John Yezeguielian
• In the Forest of Sorrows by John Heifers
• Vkandis' Own by Ben Ohlander
• A Herald's Honor by Mickey Zucker Reichert
• A Song For No One's Mourning by Gary A. Braunbeck
• Blue Heart by Philip M. Austin and Mercedes Lackey