Fifteen tremendous authors. Fourteen extraordinary stories. One outstanding anthology. It is a time of high adventure! A time for noble men and women to say “No!” to the evils that will befall their families and friends if they don’t rise to the task at hand. If their valor doesn’t hold, civilization will fall. Fifteen authors have spun fourteen tales of hateful wizards, treacherous seas, and scheming foes. Of times when ancient evils roamed the Earth, looking for souls to claim, and dark prophecies foretold what would happen if the Evil Ones were allowed to succeed. This anthology has all of this and more. When Valor Must Hold focuses on heroes worthy of facing such enemies. A tiny brownie stands up to a massive ogre. A mother races to protect her children. A hunter chases raiders. A guardian serves his king. Heroes lead forces into battle against overwhelming odds. There’s even a goblin trying to save his people by stealing dwarven rum. Inside are fourteen fantastic stories of enemies testing the valor of heroes great and small. If their valor should fail, they will lose far more than their lives. Will their swords shatter shields? Will their magic shine forth? Or will they see their homes and families perish when they fail? Step inside and find out! With stories by: Christopher Woods Christopher G. Nuttall RJ Ladon William Joseph Roberts Benjamin Tyler Smith Dexter Herron Sarah A. Hoyt William Alan Webb Cedar Sanderson Kevin Steverson & Tyler Ackerman Rob Howell John R. Osborne D.J. Butler Quincy J. Allen

Fifteen tremendous authors. Fifteen extraordinary stories. One outstanding anthology. It is a time of high adventure! A time for heroes to say “No!” to the evils that will befall their families and friends if they don’t rise to the task at hand…even if they don’t want to! If they won’t take up arms and spells on behalf of their people, civilization will fall. Fifteen exceptional authors have spun tales of reluctant heroes—people often like you and me, who didn’t think they were worthy, needed, or even “the right one for the job.” Sometimes all they have going for them is that they’re the wrong person at the wrong time. When there’s no one else, though, a hero must do what’s necessary, whether that’s fighting demons, the undead, or an unconquerable enemy. Songs of Valor focuses on heroes rising to the challenge presented them. An untrained human facing an ancient dragon. A necromancer fighting a demon in the land of the elves. A dragon rider well past her prime coming back to protect the ones she loves. An over-the-hill fighter who does what he must to stem the tide of evil. Inside are fifteen incredible stories of heroes rising to the occasion. Their willingness to brave the peril, though, doesn’t guarantee their success. If their valor should fail, all indeed will be lost! Will they succeed? Step inside and find out! With stories David Weber Glen Cook Sarah A. Hoyt Larry Correia Jon R. Osborne Kevin Steverson Quincy J. Allen D.J. Butler Chris Kennedy Rob Howell Benjamin Tyler Smith Melissa Olthoff Jamie Ibson Casey Moores J.P. Chandler

Fourteen Tremendous Authors. Fourteen Extraordinary Stories. One Amazing Anthology. An ancient spear of legend warded by a torturer. Swords that define families, for good and ill. Magic too powerful not to use, but too dangerous to keep. It’s all here, along with dragons, ogres, and gods both old and new. These fourteen great stories continue universes you know and love, including Glen Cook’s Black Company, Jon R. Osborne’s Milesian Accords, and D.J. Butler’s Tales of Indrajit & Fix. And there are fresh new voices bringing worlds you’re going to love. Turn the page and read of valorous deeds and the keen edge of steel, shining in battle.

A private eye saves his dead friend. The Black Company deals with something fishy. Deathmages, space mages, and forgotten magic. It’s all here in fourteen stories of valor, heroism, and bonds that tie folk together, for good or ill. There are bonds of love, oaths to gods, and life-long friends. Will the old, crusty worn-out veteran find his new partner just might be something? Will the knight learn humility from those who serve him? Will Indrajit and Fix restore the path of true love? Or will the bonds between characters break under the pressure of evil wizards, ancient enemies, or massive dragons? Come find out.