{"product_id":"gryphons-valor-isbn-9780756418892","title":"Gryphon's Valor","description":"\u003cb\u003eSet in the beloved and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling world of Valdemar, this 2nd book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith intelligent magical creatures and a beloved high fantasy setting, the Kelvren's saga series is perfect for readers of Kristen Britain, Tamora Pierce, S.A. Chakraborty, and Kate Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops—but caused a diplomatic crisis.\u003cb\u003ePraise for Valdemar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The high stakes and the dangerous journey keep the story moving at a brisk pace. \u003cb\u003eLackey’s characters, meanwhile, are admirable as ever\u003c\/b\u003e as they learn to work together. Series fans will not be disappointed.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEye Spy\u003c\/i\u003e feels like a present written especially for me. You're gonna want to read it. \u003cb\u003eThis one's a firecracker\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Tor.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Whether it's the spellbinding world, the intrigue of the plot, or the simple yet remarkable narrative style—it is impossible to say which of these makes the story so good, but one thing is for sure: \u003ci\u003eCloser to Home\u003c\/i\u003e marks the beginning of \u003cb\u003eanother fantastic Lackey series\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —RT Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mags remains an engaging character, and makes a very capable spy\/investigator.... His adventures still make \u003cb\u003eengrossing reading\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar.... Series fans will enjoy the variations on a familiar theme, while enough information is presented for first-timers to discover \u003cb\u003ea world of high adventure and individual courage\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommended.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eCloser to the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e has the two things that have always made me love these books: a richly detailed history of the world, and \u003cb\u003ebeautiful writing\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —The Arched Doorway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lackey is \u003cb\u003ea master at characterization\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —The Ranting Dragon\u003cb\u003eMercedes Lackey \u003c\/b\u003eis a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the bestselling Heralds of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator.","brand":"DAW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303401214181,"sku":"NP9780756418892","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780756418892.jpg?v=1767728552","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/gryphons-valor-isbn-9780756418892","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}