The Wishsong of Shannara - (Sword of Shannara) by Terry Brooks (Paperback)

About the Book

Book three in Brooks' classic, bestselling fantasy series is being repackaged and released to coincide with publication of the new hardcover, "The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch". Horror stalks the Four Lands as the Ildatch, ancient source of evil, stirs to new life, sending its ghastly Mord Wraiths to destroy mankind.

Book Synopsis

ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FANTASY TALES OF ALL TIME. NOW AN EPIC TV SERIES.

An ancient evil is stirring, intent on the complete destruction of all life. The Druid Allanon sets out on a dangerous journey to save the world, reluctantly aided by Brin Ohmsford, daughter of Wil Ohmsford--for she alone holds the magic power of the wishsong. But a prophecy foretells doom, as evil nurses its plan to trap the unsuspecting Brin into a fate far more horrible than death.

Praise for Terry Brooks

"Shannara was one of my favorite fictional worlds growing up, and I look forward to many return trips."--Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!

"If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle."--Peter V. Brett, author of The Skull Throne

"A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters."--Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon

From the Back Cover

An ancient Evil is stirring to new life, sending its ghastly Mord Wraiths to destroy Mankind. To win through the vile growth that protects this dark force, the Druid Allanon needs Brin Ohmsford -- for she alone holds the magic power of the wishsong. Reluctantly Brin joins the Druid on his dangerous journey. But a prophecy foretells doom, as Evil nurses its plans to trap the unsuspecting Brin into a fate far more horrible than death.

Thus continues the enthralling Shannara epic, a spellbinding tale of adventure, magic, and myth...

Review Quotes

Praise for Terry Brooks

"Shannara was one of my favorite fictional worlds growing up, and I look forward to many return trips."--Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!

"If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle."--Peter V. Brett, author of The Skull Throne

"A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters."--Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon

About the Author

Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.