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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

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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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"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
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 309 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #205,745 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #535 in Fantasy Anthologies & Short Stories (Kindle Store)
- #564 in Fantasy Anthologies
- #2,818 in Short Stories Anthologies

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Rosemary Edghill
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I've been writing and selling short stories in the fantasy genre since I was thirteen.
I've made over a dozen short story sales in my life to various editors of professional anthologies, been a first reader for a professional fantasy magazine, aided and abetted in the organization of conventions, answered fan mail for other people, and have served as a ghost editor and writer.
I'm currently employed as a producer for Blizzard Entertainment. As you can imagine, this does not leave me with a ton of free time. When I do get it and I'm not writing or playing the latest game, you'll probably find me on top of a mountain with a propane stove and a book. My husband and I are both hiking and camping enthusiasts.
Other things I nerd out on: food, nutrition, ancient cultures, and American history.
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Michael Z. Williamson
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Michael Z. Williamson is retired military, having served twenty-five years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog, with 300K weekly readers. In addition to these activities, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson’s books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, Better to Beg Forgiveness, and Do Unto Others. His novel The Hero – written in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author John Ringo–has reached modern classic status. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his wife and children.
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Kim Deister

Great addition!

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022

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As with the others in this series of anthologies, the short stories in this collection are set within the Valdemar world. While there is a story by Mercedes Lackey, the rest are by other authors, many of who are seen in several of the other anthologies. The stories are short and episodic, but still have that familiar feel with the characters and places found within the main series’ books. New characters and old, these stories are a fun addition to the world!

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 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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Wintermask

I like the serials

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022

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My favorite part of this anthology is the stories that form series within the anthologies. In this one, they are a story tangential to Wil and Vehs, one of Ree and Jem, and the first Dann family story. (Yes, I’ve read the first few of this series before.) They flow together like serial books and, bolstered by the one-offs, form really good 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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Arthur W Jordin

More Tales of Valdemar

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 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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Stephen Summers

Mercedes Lackey is a very good writer

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022

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I have liked all books Mercedes Lackey writes. I lost my book and Amazon lets me get it back.

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Cassie

Alright if you know what you're getting.

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2012

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The stories by the other writers were enjoyable enough. It is the titular novella that will make or break the book for the reader, especially since it is right at the beginning. If you go into that story expecting a serious tale that is a study in character growth you will be disappointed. On the other hand I knew ahead that it is a tongue in cheek homage to Scooby-Doo set in Velgarth. Treating it as a light hearted non-canon fanfic I was able to enjoy the little references and how she matched it to her world. I think otherwise, if I hadn't known, it would have felt cheap and disappointing.

On a technical level, on my Kindle Fire there were a few line break hyphens that were no longer at the end of lin-es.

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T. Turner

Not So Bad-Scooby Novella and All

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2009

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Well, I think overall this story collection is a great way to visit Valdemar with other writers at the wheel. The novella by Mercedes Lackey really makes some references to Scooby Doo, but it almost seems on purpose. If you look at it as tongue and cheek, it's actually pretty good. The other stories I enjoyed as well. Each one leaves you with a new sense of Valdemar. If you love a world filled with Companions, you'll like it.

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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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Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2019

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always like new stories of valdimire

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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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.

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