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The White Gryphon
- Mage Wars Series, Book 2
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
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The Black Gryphon
- Mage Wars Series, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24
It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with gleaming ebony feathers, a majestic wingspan, keen magesight, and sharp intelligence. Courageous, bold, and crafty, Skan is everything a gryphon should be. He is the fulfillment of everything that the Mage of Silence, the human sorcerer called Urtho, intended to achieve when he created these magical beings to be his champions, the defenders of his realm.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Backstory - and Griffons!
- By KarineS on 2023-04-30
Written by: Mercedes Lackey, and others
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Magic's Pawn
- Valdemar: The Last Herald Mage, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Gregory St. John
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
In Magic's Pawn, an ancient age in the history of Valdemar comes to life - an age when the kingdom was ravaged by the ungoverned fury of bandit warlords, ferocious ice dragons, and the wild magic of wizards. A new addition to Lackey's Valdemar kingdom - and her most powerful series to date!
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3 out of 5 stars
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A decent listen but really lacked something
- By Zuzy Rocka on 2023-05-08
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
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Foundation
- Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story5 out of 5 stars 29
In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's best-selling world, a 13 year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had - and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love the world of valdemar
- By A Net In Time on 2022-06-06
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
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Beyond
- Founding of Valdemar Series, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 27
Within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding. Anticipating the day when the Empire's exploitative and militant leaders would not be content to leave them alone, Korda's father set out to gather magicians in the hopes of one day finding a way to escape and protect the people of the Duchy from tyranny.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By C on 2023-06-20
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
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Arrows of the Queen
- Heralds of Valdemar Series, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Christa Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense. But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assassination, the Queen must turn to Talia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good narrator
- By Shari Bell on 2023-11-22
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
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Brightly Burning
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12
Lavan Chitward is a very unhappy young man; pulled away from his country home by his parents' ambitions and resettled in the big city of Haven, he is desperately lonely, bullied and beaten at school, ignored by his parents. It is not surprising that he falls ill - but his illness is the first manifestation of a terrible power, the Gift of the Firestorm, a power which can and does kill. If controlled, the Gift of the Firestorm can save Valdemar, but if it is uncontrolled, it will destroy the country - and him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story well narrated
- By KarineS on 2023-06-02
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
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The Black Gryphon
- Mage Wars Series, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon
- Narrated by: Gary Furlong
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24
It is an age when Valdemar is yet unfounded, its organization of Heralds yet unformed, and magic is still a wild and uncontrolled force. Skandranon Rashkae is perhaps the finest specimen of his race, with gleaming ebony feathers, a majestic wingspan, keen magesight, and sharp intelligence. Courageous, bold, and crafty, Skan is everything a gryphon should be. He is the fulfillment of everything that the Mage of Silence, the human sorcerer called Urtho, intended to achieve when he created these magical beings to be his champions, the defenders of his realm.
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Backstory - and Griffons!
- By KarineS on 2023-04-30
Written by: Mercedes Lackey, and others
-
Magic's Pawn
- Valdemar: The Last Herald Mage, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Gregory St. John
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
In Magic's Pawn, an ancient age in the history of Valdemar comes to life - an age when the kingdom was ravaged by the ungoverned fury of bandit warlords, ferocious ice dragons, and the wild magic of wizards. A new addition to Lackey's Valdemar kingdom - and her most powerful series to date!
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3 out of 5 stars
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A decent listen but really lacked something
- By Zuzy Rocka on 2023-05-08
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
-
Foundation
- Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 29
In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's best-selling world, a 13 year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had - and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love the world of valdemar
- By A Net In Time on 2022-06-06
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
-
Beyond
- Founding of Valdemar Series, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Paul Woodson
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 27
Within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding. Anticipating the day when the Empire's exploitative and militant leaders would not be content to leave them alone, Korda's father set out to gather magicians in the hopes of one day finding a way to escape and protect the people of the Duchy from tyranny.
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Great book
- By C on 2023-06-20
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
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Arrows of the Queen
- Heralds of Valdemar Series, Book 1
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Christa Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 44
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense. But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assassination, the Queen must turn to Talia.
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5 out of 5 stars
-
Very good narrator
- By Shari Bell on 2023-11-22
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
-
Brightly Burning
- Written by: Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 12
Lavan Chitward is a very unhappy young man; pulled away from his country home by his parents' ambitions and resettled in the big city of Haven, he is desperately lonely, bullied and beaten at school, ignored by his parents. It is not surprising that he falls ill - but his illness is the first manifestation of a terrible power, the Gift of the Firestorm, a power which can and does kill. If controlled, the Gift of the Firestorm can save Valdemar, but if it is uncontrolled, it will destroy the country - and him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story well narrated
- By KarineS on 2023-06-02
Written by: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher's Summary
It has been 10 years since the magical Cataclysm which destroyed the twin strongholds of the two world's most powerful Mages, killing Urtho, creator of the gryphons, and sending his forces into exile. Now Urthro's peoples - human and non-human alike - live in a terraced city carved into the face of a gleaming white cliff on the edge of the Western Ocean. Secure...at least until the fleet of the mysterious Black Kings appears in their harbor, bringing envoys who inform the residents of White Gryphon that their newfound home lies on the northern perimeter of lands claimed by this powerful kingdom. Desperate not to lose their hard-won home, Skandranon, along with his longtime friend Amberdrake agree to accompany the envoys back to the Court of the Black Kings, hoping to negotiate an alliance.
When a high ranking noble who opposes this alliance is found murdered, Skandranon and Amberdrake realize that they are up against unknown enemies who will stop at nothing, even the use of diabolical Blood Magic, to destroy White Gryphon.
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- Sabrina Kelly
- 2019-07-24
Fantastic!
Amazing story line and well narrated. Continuing the adventure with The Silver Gryphon. love this series. Bravo!
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- C'est Moi
- 2020-05-15
Mercedes Lackey et al Valdemar series
The Black Gryphon, the White Gryphon and the Silver Gryphon are chronologically the first in this series. They cover the Mage Wars and explain the world before Valdemar.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-12-16
good voice and good book
loved it. great story, pulls you in, leaves you wanting more. can't wait to listen to the next
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- J. L. Smith
- 2023-10-26
Finally!
I've been a Mercedes Lackey fan forever, but I missed the Black Gryphon trilogy when it first came out. Really happy to find the books on Audible. BUT what's up with the cover illustration? The human male is purely generic romance cover, and the winged object in the background looks like the 'artist' suspended his puppy from a harness and painted toddler fairy wings as an afterthought!
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- Aaron
- 2023-09-22
love this book
This trilogy was my introduction to Mercedes Lackey so many years ago. I loved in in High School, and I still enjoy it today. the story holds up. Definitely a fun read, but not a good place to start the Valdemar iceberg (Arrows Trilogy is a better start).The Narrator is one of the better ones for these books, he only misprounces a few words, and I enjoy the voices he gives to some of my favorite characters.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Douglas Sundseth
- 2023-07-28
Decent Series Entry
3.5
Set some years after The Black Gryphon, this continues the story of the Mage Wars entertainingly. The characters are enjoyable, though there is not much change. The story is only fair, with a new, rather contrived, civilization as foils. The story beats are moderately predictable, but the ending is well-enough written.
The series continues to sketch out the long-past backstory of the Valdemar novels, but in a way that sheds little light on those books. (This also means that as a prequel, it's not as predictable as it might otherwise be.)
Recommended if you're already a Lackey fan, but this is not a good place to start with her work.
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- Kaysee
- 2023-04-25
old favorite
I hate these new minimum requirements for review. makes me tempted to not even leave a star rating
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- Kindle Customer
- 2023-02-15
Brilliance and humor
One of my favorites. I like it so much that this is the first review I've bothered to write.
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- Chris
- 2022-11-08
Great Story, read by another repressed actor
I dearly love this story, but really wish that almost every person reading a Valdemar story wasn't a repressed actor. I'd appreciate the reading and giving the characters different voices a lot more if they didn't all give the "bad guys" the most idiotic parody of a black hat wearing, mustache stroking, evil cackling Hollywood villain ever. When you first hear the voice come in you immediately know - that's the bad guy. Immediately after that you want to stop listening despite the great story because you can't stand listening to that voice.
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- Ann Hatzakis
- 2022-04-05
The narrator was wrong for the book
I've owned the physical books for years and the narrator's pronunciation is jarring, spoiling any immersion in the book
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