Mercedes Lackey 
Closer to the Heart 

Saved from a harsh life of destitution as an enslaved orphan, Mags has been recruited by the King’s Own Herald as a spy. In this special appointment, Mags has thrived – he is well fed, educated and treasured for his unusually powerful Gift, an ability to Mindspeak and Mindhear anyone, regardless of whether they are Gifted. This makes him the ideal undercover agent for the king.

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Mercedes Lackey is the New York Times bestselling American fantasy author behind the Heralds of Valdemar series, The Elemental Masters series, the 100 Kingdoms series, and many more. She has published over 100 novels in under 25 years.