The Measure of the Magic: Legends of Shannara
Aug 2011 · Pre-Shannara: Legends of Shannara Book 2 · Del Rey
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For five hundred years, the survivors of the Great Wars lived peacefully in a valley sanctuary shielded by powerful magic from the dangerous outside world. But the enchanted barriers have crumbled, and the threat of annihilation looms large once more. As he lay dying, Sider Ament, bearer of the last black staff and protector of the valley, gave stewardship of the powerful talisman to the young Tracker Panterra Qu. Now the newly anointed Knight of the Word must take up the battle against evil wherever it threatens: from without, where an army of bloodthirsty Trolls is massing for invasion; and from within, where the Elf king of Arborlon has been murdered, his daughter stands accused, and a heinous conspiracy is poised to subjugate the kingdom. But even these affairs will pale beside the most harrowing menace Panterra is destined to confront—a nameless, merciless agent of darkness on a relentless mission: to claim the last black staff . . . and the life of whoever wields it.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Wards of Faerie.
For five hundred years, the survivors of the Great Wars lived peacefully in a valley sanctuary shielded by powerful magic from the dangerous outside world. But the enchanted barriers have crumbled, and the threat of annihilation looms large once more. As he lay dying, Sider Ament, bearer of the last black staff and protector of the valley, gave stewardship of the powerful talisman to the young Tracker Panterra Qu. Now the newly anointed Knight of the Word must take up the battle against evil wherever it threatens: from without, where an army of bloodthirsty Trolls is massing for invasion; and from within, where the Elf king of Arborlon has been murdered, his daughter stands accused, and a heinous conspiracy is poised to subjugate the kingdom. But even these affairs will pale beside the most harrowing menace Panterra is destined to confront—a nameless, merciless agent of darkness on a relentless mission: to claim the last black staff . . . and the life of whoever wields it.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Wards of Faerie.
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September 11, 2011
Overall I liked the book and I liked the duology. Also, I liked Brooks giving up the connection between the Word & Void series and the original Shannara series.
Now for two caveats.
1. I did not at all care for the one night stand between Phryne and Pan. And I cared even less for the morning after reaction. Fornication was totally unnecessary. Plus it cheapened the ending. (At least the morning after and cheapening of the ending are realistic.)
2. Brooks has completed the first volume of the next trilogy. The scope of his writing today is not quite as epic as the scope of the original Shannara trilogy. As Brooks approaches the end of his writing career, I wish he would consider, after the completion of the trilogy he is currently writing, the writing of a grand epic with a truly broad scope. He is quite capable. It would cap off a masterful career with the true literary genius that lies deepest in his soul. Go for it, Terry!
Chris Dortch
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August 14, 2013
I hated reading until i read your books so long ago keep them coming and my kids will read them too... my six year old already loves it
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Barry Broughton
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July 22, 2014
Like a fine wine, Brooks writing gets better with time.
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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.
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