Beyond - (The Founding of Valdemar) by Mercedes Lackey

The Valdemar Founding is a thrilling new series from a New York Times bestselling author that brings to life the long-awaited founding of Valdemar.

In this exciting new series, Duke Kordas Valdemar must navigate treacherous political waters as he faces an empire that seeks to exploit and destroy his people.

With time running out, Kordas must use his acting skills and cunning to outwit the emperor and save his people from certain doom.

Will he be able to find a way to place a gate at a distance so far from the empire that it is unlikely they can be found or followed? Find out in this gripping new series that will keep you on the edge of your seat!