The Sorcerer's Daughter: The Defenders of Shannara

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Sorcerer's Daughter: The Defenders of Shannara
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Terry Brooks
SeriesThe Defenders of Shannara
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:496
Dimensions(mm): Height 193,Width 128
Category/GenreFantasy
ISBN/Barcode 9780356502243
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Orbit
Publication Date 25 April 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD*** THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES 'Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world' Philip Pullman BLOOD AND MAGIC WILL COLLIDE . . . Leofur is the daughter of Arcannen, a power-hungry sorcerer prepared to use the blackest of magic to get what he wants. But she is also devoted to Arcannen's nemesis, Paxon Leah - sworn protector of the Druids who defend the Four Lands against evil. When the Druids are forced to flee, having been framed for a murderous rampage which leaves many dead, Paxon knows that the evil sorcerer Arcannen is behind it. As the Druids seek sanctuary, Leofur sets out on a perilous quest to thwart her father's desires to destroy them all . . . Praise for Terry Brooks: 'A master of the craft . . . required reading' Brent Weeks 'I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind 'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man 'If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy' Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon The Defenders of Shannara: THE HIGH DRUID'S BLADE THE DARKLING CHILD THE SORCERER'S DAUGHTER

Author Biography

Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Dark Legacy of Shannara adventures Wards of Faerie and Bloodfire Quest; 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; and The Sword of Shannara. The author was a practising attorney for many years but now writes full-time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

Reviews

If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer . . . Required reading I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world [Brooks'] writing has eerie depths and insights that show just why he is held in such high regard