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From New York Times bestselling fantasy author Terry Brooks comes a stand-alone novel in his legendary Shannara series - a perfect place for new readers to begin

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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

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Terry´s place is at the head of the fantasy world Philip Pullman

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Brooks, Terry
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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