Throughout history, creatures both big and small have stood alongside heroes and helped them through trying times, whether on the battlefield or in their laps. In these brand-new stories, sixteen bestselling authors regale us with adventures of animal companions and how they often are the ones rescuing the rescuer.

Jim Butcher

Faith Hunter

Patricia Briggs

Seanan McGuire

L. E. Modesitt

Kelley Armstrong

L. J. Hachmeister

Sam Knight

Eliza Eveland

Hailey Edwards

D. J. Butler

Lucienne Diver

A. J. Hartley

Alex Erickson

John Hartness

Ronnie Virdi