Winds of Fate (Mage Winds Book 1)

Name: Winds of Fate (Mage Winds Book 1)
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (1887 reviews)
Author: Mercedes Lackey

by Mercedes Lackey

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (1,887)

4.6 stars from 1,887 reviews. Top 81% of Fantasy books we track.

460 pages~7.7 hr readPublished by DAW BooksPublished 1991-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling fantasy worlds with deep lore and multiple POV characters whose stories gradually intertwine.
You're drawn to magic systems that have real costs and consequences, especially when characters must break their own rules to survive.
You want adventure that balances character development with high-stakes plot, set in a richly established kingdom with history.

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You prefer standalone novels or tight, contained narratives; this is book one of a series that builds slowly across multiple books.
You're looking for grimdark or morally grey protagonists; these characters are fundamentally good people trying to do right.
You need constant action and pace; there's substantial world-building and reflection alongside the adventure.

About this book

Winds of Fate is the first book in the Mage Winds epic fantasy series set in Valdemar. High magic was lost to the kingdom centuries ago when a Herald-Mage sacrificed himself to protect it from dark sorceries. Now darkness threatens again, and Elspeth—a Herald and heir to the throne—must leave her home to find a mentor capable of awakening her untrained mage abilities. Meanwhile, Darkwind, a Tayledras scout, discovers a menace emerging from the Uncleansed Lands. As sorcery spreads its influence, Darkwind may need to call upon powers he has sworn never to use again to protect his people from an enemy wielding destructive magic far more dangerous than any sword.

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Currently #3,129 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,887 reviews

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