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.
