Mercedes Lackey
Biography
Mercedes Lackey is a renowned author known for her imaginative and engaging fantasy novels. With a career spanning over three decades, Lackey has captivated readers with her captivating storytelling and vivid world-building. Best known for her popular series such as Elemental Masters, Five Hundred Kingdoms, Heralds of Valdemar, and Valdemar, Lackey has created complex and dynamic characters that resonate with readers of all ages. Her unique blend of magic, romance, and adventure has earned her a devoted fan base worldwide. Lackey's passion for writing and love of fantasy literature shine through in every book she writes, offering readers an escape into fantastical worlds full of rich detail and captivating storylines. With numerous awards and accolades to her name, including the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, Lackey continues to inspire and delight readers with her incredible storytelling talent. In addition to her work as an author, Lackey is also a trained musician and a dedicated animal lover. She currently resides in Oklahoma with her beloved horses and numerous cats.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Mercedes Lackey not part of a series
- A Cast of Corbies
- Alta
- Arrow's Fall
- Arrow's Flight
- Arrows of the Queen
- Bedlam's Bard
- Beyond World'S End
- Beyond World's End
- Born to Run
- Brightly Burning
- Burning Water
- By the Sword
- Castle of Deception
- Charmed Destinies: 3 Novels in 1
- Children of the Night
- Children of the Night: A Diana Tregarde Investigation
- Chrome Circle
- Exile's Honor: A Novel of Valdemar
- Exile's Valor: A Novel of Valdemar
- FOUR AND TWENTY BLACKBIRDS A BARDIC VOICES NOVEL
- FREEDOM FLIGHT
- Fiddler Fair
- Firebird
- Flights of Fantasy
- Fortress of Frost and Fire
- Four & Twenty Blackbirds
- Jinx High: A Diana Tregarde Investigation
- Joust
- Knights of Ghosts & Shadows
- LAMMAS NIGHT
- Mad Maudlin
- Magic's Pawn
- Magic's Price
- Magic's Promise
- Oathblood
- Oathbound
- Oathbreakers
- Owlflight
- Owlknight
- Owlsight
- Prison of Souls
- SUMMONED TO TOURNEY
- Sacred Ground
- Spirits White as Lightning
- Storm Breaking
- Storm Rising
- Storm Warning
- Sun In Glory
- Sword of Ice: And Other Tales of Valdemar
- Take a Thief
- Take a Thief: A Novel of Valdemar
- The Black Gryphon
- The Black Swan
- The Chrome Borne
- The Eagle & The Nightingales: Bardic Voices, Book III
- The Eagle & the Nightingales
- The Fairy Godmother
- The Fire Rose
- The Free Bards
- The Gates of Sleep
- The Lark and the Wren
- The Oathbound
- The Otherworld
- The Outstretched Shadow : The Obsidian Trilogy: Book One
- The River's Gift
- The Robin & the Kestrel
- The Robin and the Kestrel: Bardic Voices II
- The Serpent's Shadow
- The Shadow Of The Lion
- The Silver Gryphon
- The White Gryphon
- This Scepter'd Isle
- WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS
- Werehunter
- Wheels Of Fire
- Winds of Change
- Winds of Fate
- Winds of Fury
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- The Last Herald-Mage
- The Firebird
- The Earthbound
- The Air Knows My Name
- The Elemental Masters: The Complete Collection
- The Fairy Godmother
- One Good Knight
- The Snow Queen
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- The Sleeping Beauty
- The Heart of the World
- Arrows of the Queen
- Magic's Pawn
- Magic's Promise
- Magic's Price
- The Last Herald-Mage Trilogy
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Mercedes Lackey's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercedes Lackey known for?
Mercedes Lackey is known for her fantasy novels, particularly her series such as Elemental Masters, Five Hundred Kingdoms, Heralds Of Valdemar, and Valdemar.
How many books are in the Elemental Masters series?
As of now, there are 15 books in the Elemental Masters series, with more potentially in the works.
What is the premise of the Five Hundred Kingdoms series?
The Five Hundred Kingdoms series is a fairy tale retelling series where the world is divided into magical kingdoms based on fairy tale tropes.
What is the Heralds Of Valdemar series about?
The Heralds Of Valdemar series follows the adventures of the Heralds of the kingdom of Valdemar, who are chosen by magical horses known as Companions.
In what order should I read the Valdemar series?
The Valdemar series can be read in publication order or in chronological order, with the most common recommendation being to start with the Arrows trilogy and then follow the publication order for the rest of the series.