Sun Wolf and Starhawk Series by Barbara Hambly, Esther M. Friesner, Elizabeth Moon, Laura Frankos, Sarah Zettel, Jody Lynn Nye, Mark Bourne, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Doranna Durgin, Laura Anne Gilman, Steven Piziks, S.M. Stirling, K.D. Wentworth, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Harry Turtledove, Margaret Ball, Adam-Troy Castro, Christina Briley, Walter Vance Awsten, Janet Stirling, Marina Frants

When the women of the City of Mandrigyn, led by Sheera Galernas, hired the mercenary army of Captain Sun Wolf, to help them rescue their men from the mines of evil, he refused. Little did he realize how insistent the ladies could be, and how far they would go to persuade him to train them against the evil of Altiokis....

Once, it was said, Wenshar had been a city of witches, summoning and controlling demons for their evil magic. But in nearby Tandieras, Kaltha claimed to have found their lost book of spells to perform only white magic. When Sun Wolf arrived, he discovered increasing signs of evil magic and demon-controlling spells. And he realized, too late, that a new swarm of demons was trying to lure him to his death....

Sun Wolf knew he had the power of magic, but he needed a master wizard to teach him to fully use his skills. But there was no one who could do the job. When he was called upon to help old friends against the ancient wizard, he did -- thus ensuring a curse that would be executed, unless Sun Wolf could harness his own powers and find a way out....

A special three-in-one edition of Barbara Hambly's Sun Wolf and Starhawk Series In "The Ladies of Mandrigyn, "a brilliant mercenary must lead his army against the forces of the most powerful wizard alive. Gifted with courage, strength, and the intelligence to know when to fight, Sun Wolf is the greatest mercenary in a land overrun by war... moreA special three-in-one edition of Barbara Hambly's Sun Wolf and Starhawk Series In "The Ladies of Mandrigyn, "a brilliant mercenary must lead his army against the forces of the most powerful wizard alive. Gifted with courage, strength, and the intelligence to know when to fight, Sun Wolf is the greatest mercenary in a land overrun by war. With his first lieutenant, Starhawk, at his side, he has laid waste to countless cities, taking the best of their treasures for himself, and distributing the rest among his bloodthirsty crew.Then a woman comes to him, an emissary from the town of Mandrigyn, a lush port city recently sacked by a powerful, mad wizard of unmatched abilities. She offers Sun Wolf untold riches for the use of his army, but the captain is not fool enough to wage war against a magician. He refuses her offer, but that is not the end of it. The women of Mandrigyn can be very persuasive.In "The Witches of Wenshar," to harness his newfound magical powers, Sun Wolf must cross the desert in search of a witch who can teach him the ways of sorcery. Accompanied by his lieutenant, Starhawk, he travels across the forbidding desert to the land of Wenshar, where witchcraft is said to flourish. There he seeks out a witch with powers far beyond her years, who is rumored to have mastered the ancient art of white magic. But when he and Starhawk finally reach her, there is evil in the air--an evil against which all their might is useless. Sun Wolf must learn to harness his newfound powers--or be taken by this sinister trap.In "The Dark Hand of Magic, "Sun Wolf must use his immature magical powers to rescue his old army from an evil wizard's curse. A string of rotten luck has befallen his old crew's latest campaign, and they have begun to suspect a curse. Their arrows break; their food rots; their tunnels cave in. They have heard rumors of Sun Wolf's magical abilities, and beg for his help. But when he goes after whatever is targeting his men, he finds himself up against the deadliest force he has ever encountered. less

A brief word from the characters: We seem to have a failure to communicate here. Hey, it's okay with us that Chicks in Chainmail was so popular, and reached Number 3 on the Locus bestseller list, and everybody wanted more, please. But people, you need to take us sword-swinging amazons a little more seriously... moreA brief word from the characters: We seem to have a failure to communicate here. Hey, it's okay with us that Chicks in Chainmail was so popular, and reached Number 3 on the Locus bestseller list, and everybody wanted more, please. But people, you need to take us sword-swinging amazons a little more seriously. After all, you think it's a picnic wearing a cold brass brassiere (let alone finding the right size)? You think it's a piece of cake keeping those chainmail accessories from rusting when it rains? You think it's a walk in the park besieging a city when you've got PMS? Think again, you wimpy noncombatants!Sure, you're entitled to a laugh to two. Hey, we like a good joke as much as the next amazon. But hard experience has taught us that swordswomen don't get no respect. So, while you're chuckling, show some respect. You can start by buying this book. You were going to buy the book, weren't you? Pardon us a moment...have to wash the blood stains off these swords before they set...4 • No Pain, No Gain • [Ladies' Aid & Armor Society • 2] • (1998) • short story by Elizabeth Moon24 • Slue-Foot Sue and the Witch in the Woods • (1998) • short story by Laura Frankos32 • A Young Swordswoman's Garden Primer • (1998) • short story by Sarah Zettel48 • The Old Fire • (1998) • short story by Jody Lynn Nye65 • Like No Business I Know • (1998) • novelette by Mark Bourne92 • A Bone to Pick • [Vassilisa • 1] • (1998) • short story by Keith R. A. DeCandido and Marina Frants109 • The Attack of the Avenging Virgins (as told by one of the Valiant Vanquished) • (1998) • short story by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough129 • Oh, Sweet Goodnight! • (1998) • short story by Christina Briley and Lawrence Watt-Evans [as by Walter Vance Awsten and Christina Briley]145 • A Bitch in Time • [Lineman • 1] • (1998) • short story by Doranna Durgin162 • Don't You Want to Be Beautiful? • (1998) • short story by Laura Anne Gilman171 • A Night with the Girls • [Sun Wolf and Starhawk] • (1998) • novelette by Barbara Hambly196 • A Quiet Knight's Reading • (1998) • short story by Steven Piziks204 • Armor Propre • [Terion & Feric • 2] • (1998) • short story by Janet Stirling and S. M. Stirling [as by Jan Stirling and S. M. Stirling]222 • A Big Hand for the Little Lady • (1998) • short story by Esther M. Friesner237 • Blade Runner • [Hallah Iron-Thighs] • (1998) • short story by K. D. Wentworth253 • Keeping Up Appearances • (1998) • short story by Lawrence Watt-Evans268 • La Différence • (1998) • short story by Harry Turtledove279 • Tales from the Slushpile • [Riva Konneva] • (1998) • novelette by Margaret Ball302 • Epilogue: Yes, We Did Say Chicks! • (1998) • short fiction by Adam-Troy Castro less

Sequel to the Sun Wolf and Starhawk series. While her wizard partner Sun Wolf is away, warrior woman Starhawk gets a message from the band of mercenaries which Sun Wolf used to lead, and to which Starhawk once belonged. The mercenaries are beseiging a city, and are being attacked by a creature they’re pretty sure is magic - despite the fact that nearly every wizard in the world was killed a century ago... moreSequel to the Sun Wolf and Starhawk series. While her wizard partner Sun Wolf is away, warrior woman Starhawk gets a message from the band of mercenaries which Sun Wolf used to lead, and to which Starhawk once belonged. The mercenaries are beseiging a city, and are being attacked by a creature they’re pretty sure is magic - despite the fact that nearly every wizard in the world was killed a century ago. Sun Wolf, born with the powers of a wizard, doesn’t know how to use them; Starhawk is torn between finding a wizard to instruct him, and saving the lives of her former friends. less