The High Druid's Blade: The Defenders of Shannara
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.16 (783 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804190631 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 9 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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It’s truly magical.”—Associated Press “Brooks once again gifts readers with a breathless adventure in this new Shannara trilogy, the Defenders of Shannara. My daydreams and therefore my stories will always owe a debt to Terry Brooks.”—Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven seriesFrom the Hardcover edition.. Praise for The High Druid’s Blade “High adventure, lots of action, and appealing character
When his brash young sister is abducted by a menacing stranger, Paxon races to her rescue with the only weapon he can find. And in a harrowing duel, he is stunned to discover powerful magic unleashed within him—and within his ancestors’ ancient blade. The action begins in the first chapter and doesn’t end until the last page.”—RT Book Reviews “A great place to introduce yourself to all of Brooks’s novels The High Druid’s Blade is a great stand-alone book and will definitely throw you headfirst into the world of Shannara.”—Whedonopolis “The High Druid's Blade is an intriguing, action-filled novel that you are sure to love.”—Faire’s Fair Book Reviews “Readers both new and old will enjoy reading The High Druid’s Blade.”—The Arched Doorway “An enjoyable read I will definitely be picking up the next book when it comes out.”—Jessie Reads Everything Praise for Terry Brooks “The Sword of Shannara is an unforgettable and wildly entertaining epic, animated by Terry Brooks’s cosmically generative imagination and storytelling joy.”—Kare
Not a critical addition to the Shannara saga I think this book was just all right and is not something crucial to the ongoing Shannara saga. It was a mildly interesting read that ultimately felt to me like something you'd read to fill in time between other books, and indeed I read most of it using the Kindle app on my iPad while I had my car serviced and I waited at the mechanic. Other people have noted the story feels largely unfinished, and I agree with them. Terry Brooks usually publishes his work using a "trilogy" model (one I find utterly unnecessary) and he usually ends the first book of a trilo. "I need more Shannara!" according to DarkEagle215. After hearing all the rave for Terry Brooks’ novels I decided to give it a try; after reading this book I can see why people hold him in such high regard.This was my first Shannara book and I had no idea what to expect. I was completely blown away at the world the author created. It was highly detailed, had a lot of history and a magic system that felt real. It was apparent from the beginning that this was an old land with a lot of story to tell that stretched beyond this book.The characters were interesting but a bit predictable. The main character, . My reading Jitsu is strong! Dus-10 I really enjoyed these series of books! I've been reading Terry Brook's books since the days when a person used an Index Card System to find books in a library. I used to wipe out all things Terry Brooks. Unfortunately, RPG video games in the mid 90's pretty much ruined my book reading ambitions. Any who, as of late I've found myself emersed in Terry Brooks digital books via Kindle. I've found that my reading Jitsu is as strong as ever and i'm loving It! What really hits the spot for me is the numerous refrences to past story lines that make Terry Brooks no
The author lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest. . Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Dark Legacy of Shannara adventures Wards of Faerie, Bloodfire Quest, and Witch Wraith; the Legends of Shannara novels Bearers of the Black Staff and The Measure of the Magic; the Genesis of Shannara trilogy: Armageddon’s Children, The Elves of Cintra, and The Gypsy Morph;