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The Hills Have Spies

Valdemar: Family Spies, Book 1

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The Hills Have Spies

By: Mercedes Lackey
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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In this new series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily must continue to protect the realm of Valdemar while raising their children and preparing them to follow in their footsteps.

Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the King’s Own Herald, are happily married with three kids. The oldest, Peregrine, has the Gift of Animal Mindspeech—he can talk to animals and persuade them to act as he wishes. Perry's dream is to follow in his father's footsteps as a Herald Spy, but he has yet to be Chosen by a Companion.

Mags is more than happy to teach Perry all he knows. He regularly trains his children, including Perry, with tests and exercises, preparing them for the complicated and dangerous lives they will likely lead. Perry has already held positions in the Royal Palace as a runner and in the kitchen, useful places where he can learn to listen and collect information.

But there is growing rural unrest in a community on the border of Valdemar. A report filled with tales of strange disappearances and missing peddlers is sent to Haven by a Herald from the Pelagirs. To let Perry experience life away from home and out in the world, Mags proposes that his son accompany him on an expedition to discover what is really going on.

During their travels, Perry’s Animal Mindspeech allows him to communicate with the local wildlife of the Pelagirs, whose connection to the land aids in their investigation. But the details he gleans from the creatures only deepen the mystery. As Perry, Mags, and their animal companions draw closer to the heart of the danger, they must discover the truth behind the disappearances at the border—before those disappearances turn deadly.

©2018 Mercedes Lackey (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction
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Rich World-building • Unexpected Story Directions • Excellent Narration • Accessible Entry Point • Skilled Voice Acting
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write faster. Of course I want the quality to stay the same. I, also, enjoy the people she gets to read/perform her books. They are perfect for each story.

I love Mercedes Lackey books. I just wish she'd

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Another great story of Valdemar- i only wish there had been a better reference toward to beginning of the timeframe for this adventure, And an adventure it was, especially with the reading by Nick Podehl- He was phenominal

Another must by Mercedes

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excellent to have a series continue with another generation. as well written as all her stories. looking forward to the next one.

wonderful continuation of a series.

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I love her writing and especially love the world of Valdemar that she has created. She keeps you guessing.

Another great book of Valdemar!

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I strongly recommend you do not read this book unless you first read the Collegium quintet and the Herald Spy trilogy first. They really are more of a longer series, even though they can be read alone, it takes much enjoyment out of it if you then want to go backwards and read the others.

Loved this book, great addition to the series

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Excellent story as I have come to expect from the author over the years but the voice actor reading was exceptional.

Amazing voice acting

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I loved this book from start to finish! The story line is stand alone or takes me back years ago when I read Mercedes Lackey's about mage Van!

Ms. Lackey again does not disappoint!

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Clean, coming of age novel. Family Spies follows the Harold Spy series from the Valdemar Universe by Mercedes Lackey. I am a long-time follower of Mercedes Lackey’s books. My first books by this author was The Last Harold Mage series in paperback. Since then, I have purchased her works on audio cassettes, then CDs and finally, Audible, I have most of the Valdamar Universe offered on Audible. I always look for Lackey’s work because she writes about characters that make me care what happens to them but does not leave frustrating cliffhangers.

Great new series - good reader

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this is another great novel in the valdemar series I recommend these books to anyone regardless of age they're good for everybody

another great one

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great book, couldn't wait to listen to it each time I had to stop for something else

great book, lovely addition to the Valdemar series

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