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Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar (Tales of Valdemar Series Book 4) by [Mercedes Lackey]

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Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar (Tales of Valdemar Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Mercedes Lackey (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 4 of 15: Tales of Valdemar

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Sixteen original stories?set in mercedes lackey?s valdemar universe

Includes a new novella by Mercedes Lackey!

Today?s hottest fantasy authors visit Mercedes Lackey?s bestselling world of Valdemar, adding their own special touches to the ancient land where Heralds ?Chosen? from all walks of life by magical horse-like Companions patrol their ancient kingdom, dispensing justice, facing adversaries, and protecting their monarch from whatever threatens. Travel with Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Fiona Patton, Judith Tarr, Rosemary Edghill, and others in these exciting, all-new stories.

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December 2, 2008
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18 years and up
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"Fast-moving action and intriguing characters."

"Lackey's back doing what she does best."

"Leaves us simultaneously satisfied--and longing for more. Not an easy feat...Once you jump into this world, you'll find yourself immediately involved, surrounded by new friends, and glad you made the trip." --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

About the Author

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. --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0049MPVJA
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DAW (December 2, 2008)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2008
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 569 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #83,893 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #194 in Fantasy Anthologies & Short Stories (Kindle Store)
- #223 in Fantasy Anthologies
- #1,197 in Short Stories Anthologies

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S. Collins

I look forward to these every year.

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019

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I usually find at least 1 new author whenever I read these books. I wish they came out more often. I usually won't pay full price for most books because I read so much that it isn't practical to buy at full price, but I will always buy these Tales Of Valdemar and other Valdemar books by Ms. Lackey at full price. They don't usually go on sale and, even if they did, I can't wait that long to read the newest one. Thanks to Ms. Lackey for many hours of reading pleasure. I am never disappointed with her.

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Risa Reads

Old friends

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018

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I greatly enjoyed catching up with a number of old friends from previous anthologies. Most notably Jen and Ree, who have left the city to try to make a go of it in the possibly even more dangerous environs of the forests.
The Dann family is fleshed out further with the history of their father's demise, and why the oldest brother got passed over for the promotion by the younger.
Even the mercenary Toughs employed by Miklamar make an appearance.
There are many more interesting, well written stories than almost any other collection I've read of it's size.
That's a big win for Valdemar fans, like me..now buying and re-reading them on my Kindle, and donating my paperback editions.
'Tis the season!

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Anne B

Many interesting tales about Valdemar and it's neighboring countries

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021

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This is one of 15 anthologies about Valdemar, that also includes related stories from it's surrounding countries. The stories focus on the Heralds and their Companions, yet each one is individualized for the region they visit. Enjoyable book to read again after many years.

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Arthur W Jordin

More Tales of Valdemar

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2010

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Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar (2008) is the fourth Fantasy anthology in the Valdemar milieu, following Crossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar . The initial volume in this sequence is Sword of Ice .

This volume contains fourteen original short stories, with short author bios before each tale:

- Moving Targets by Mercedes Lackey tells of four trainees and their mentor on a routine circuit, until they receive appeals for assistance against supernatural forces.

- An Unexpected Guest by Nancy Asire describes the meeting between a man and a woman bound by destiny.

- The Power of Three by Brenda Cooper discloses the bond between twins training as a Bard and a Healer.

- What Fire Is by Janni Lee Simner is about two children who have Talents within ancient Karse.

- Dreams of Mountain Clover by Mickey Zucker Reichert relates the quest of a humble woman searching for a cure for old age.

- The Cheat by Richard Lee Byers reveals the means by which a swordsmaster provides his students with unfair advantages.

- A Dream Deferred by Kristin Schwengel takes a horse trainer on a foray to rescue some kyree cubs.

- The Sworddancer by Michael Z. Williamson recounts the trials of young swordmaidens during a time of war.

- Broken Bones by Stephanie Shaver leads a bard to talk to a moody woman with a secret.

- Live On by Tanya Huff has a young Herald escort a much older Herald to a wedding, with unexpected results.

- Passage at Arms by Rosemary Edghill involves a young Herald trainee who knows that she will never be nice.

- Heart, Home and Hearth by Sarah Hoyt and Kate Paulk brings a boy and a young hobgoblin to someone in need to their services.

- Haven's Own by Fionna Patton confronts a young watchman with a local tragedy that is likely to lead to armed conflict.

- Widdershins by Judith Tarr puts an ordinary Herald and a young trainee into an inadvertent magical spell.

These stories consider many aspects of Valdemar. Naturally, most are about Heralds, Bards and Healers, but other involve common people. These stories are uplifting with positive endings, even when they end in death.

Most of these authors are well known to the readers of these Valdemar anthologies. Collectively, they present an interesting and worthy set of adventures in this milieu.

The next installment in this sequence is Changing the World .

Highly recommended for Valdemar fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of low technology, magical oddities, and psionic talents. Read and enjoy!

-Arthur W. Jordin

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msggray312

Well liked

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018

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Good stories. Well written. Really liked the last story since it centered around horses and companion s and the people who care and ride them.

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Kindle Customer

A collection of fabulous writers expanding or creating stories anew

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019

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Tales of growth, courage, finding oneself at any age.
What more could one ask for?
Read this and the other collections, in order of possible as several stories are serial.

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Amazon Customer

I love the anthologies

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019

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I love the extra short stories of Valdemar etc

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A. Lewis

Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014

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whenever I think I have a clue to what Mercedes Lackey is doing with her story, I find that she has developed a wonderfully, fully realized tale that I have not anticipated at all. ML is in full control of her material, and I get fully immersed into another time and place.....much to my delight. I will read all of her books that I can find.......

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Harried Grandmother

Not quite as good as the other Valdemar books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2013

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Usually buy all the Valdemar books as soon as I can get my hands on them but find I prefer full length stories rather than short stories

Rowena Miles

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2016

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good

Amazon Customer

good

Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2019

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always like new stories of valdimire

Charmaine C. Bergman

Excellent, as always

Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2018

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Excellent, as always, Lackey and friends anthology. Excellent service from Amazon for delivery, although prices are higher than Indigo/Chapters/Coles. Sigh.

poussinette

Du très bon Valdemar (et Karse, et Rethwellan, et les Pelagirs...)

Reviewed in France on December 29, 2008

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Cette anthologie de nouvelles autour de la série des Hérauts de Valdemar est d'excellente qualité, absolument rien à jeter. Les auteurs ne sont d'ailleurs pas, pour la plupart des inconnus. Je l'ai dévoré en une soirée un peu trop prolongée, et ne l'ai pas encore relu, je détaillerai davantage mon commentaire à ce moment.

Mais pour les fans de Mercedes Lackey qui n'auraient pas aimé Foundation, ou la série Owlsight, Owlflight, Owlknight (très axés jeunes adultes), vous pouvez y aller, ces histoires vont vous procurer un grand moment de bonheur.

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