Books like Storm Warning (Valdemar, Mage Storms #1) by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Warning picks up where the Mage Winds trilogy left off, bringing readers back to a Valdemar scarred by war. In this first volume of the sequel, Lackey’s characters grapple with the looming threat of an ancient Eastern Empire, ruled by a monarch whose magical prowess surpasses any sorcery known to the western kingdoms. The novel continues to explore the complex interplay of power, magic, and politics within this richly imagined fantasy setting.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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