title: Crucible: All-New Tales of Valdemar
author:  Mercedes Lackey 
description: Praise for the All-New Tales of Valdemar Anthologies:<br /><br />"<b>An enjoyable assortment of stories</b> told from the perspectives of Heralds, non-Chosen and even animals. ... The authors have such varied voices that even if you find one story not to your liking, you are sure to find many more that are."<br />RT Book Review (for <i>Crucible)</i><br /><br />"Fans of Lackey's epic Valdemar series will devour this superb anthology.<b>Of the thirteen stories included, there is no weak link</b>--an attribute exceedingly rare in collections of this sort. Highly recommended."<br />B&amp;N Review (for <i>No True Way</i>)<br /><br />"Valdemar fandom, especially, will revel in tihs sterling example of what such a mixture of fans' and pros' work can be.<b>Engrossing even for newcomers to Valdemar</b>."<br /><i>Booklist </i>(for <i>No True Way)</i><br /><br />"The sixth collection set in Lackey's world of Valdemar presents stories of Heralds and their telepathic horse-like Companions and of Bards and Healers, and provides glimpses of the many other aspects of a setting that has a large and avid readership. The fifteen original tales in this volume will appeal to series fans."<br /><i>Library Journa</i>l<i></i>(for<i>No True Way)</i>
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  # **Raves for the previous Valdemar Anthologies:**
  
  
  “Fans of Lackey’s epic Valdemar series will devour this superb anthology. Of
  the thirteen stories included, there is no weak link—an attribute exceedingly
  rare in collections of this sort. Highly recommended.”
  
  
  —The Barnes and Noble Review
  
  
  “This high-quality anthology mixes pieces by experienced authors and
  enthusiastic fans of editor Lackey’s Valdemar. Valdemar fandom, especially,
  will revel in this sterling example of what such a mixture of fans’ and pros’
  work can be. Engrossing even for newcomers to Valdemar.”
  
  
  — _Booklist_
  
  
  “Josepha Sherman, Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Michelle West have
  quite good stories, and there’s another by Lackey herself. Familiarity with
  the series helps but is not a prerequisite to enjoying this book.”
  
  
  — _Science Fiction Chronicle_
  
  
  “Each tale adheres to the Lackey laws of the realm yet provides each auth