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Wards of Faerie: Book 1 of The Dark Legacy of Shannara [Hardcover]

Terry Brooks (Author)
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Publication Date: 23 Aug 2012 | Series: Dark Legacy of Shannara (Book 1)

With the discovery of ancient powers, a legend begins . . .

There was an age when the world was young. It was a time before the coming of humans, a time when magic was the dominant power - and it was named the age of Faerie.

Ever since this time, a bitter war has been raging between the forces of good and evil. And it was during this age that the Elfstones protecting the Elven race disappeared. They have been missing for thousands of years.

Now a clue to their location may have surfaced in the ancient diary of a princess, and it will be the beginning of an adventure that no-one could have anticipated.

This is the beginning of a breath-taking new series from the master of modern fantasy Terry Brooks. Returning to his core Shannara world, this spellbinding series will astound both seasoned Terry Brooks fans and those discovering his magical world for the first time.

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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit (23 Aug 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1841499773
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841499772
  • Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 3.2 x 24.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 111,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer . . . Required reading (Brent Weeks, Author Of The Night Angel Trilogy)

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)

Wards of Faerie is the best novel Brooks has written in years . . . It's full of hair-raising escapes, twists to established traditions and set pieces familiar to Shannara fans and characters, interesting magic and monsters and diverse relationships (A DRIBBLE OF INK)

The design of the Shannara books spreads the story line across centuries, yet also makes it easy for new readers to jump in at any point . . . a grand example of the best of the best in the genre (Washington Post)

Terry Brooks has been my constant companion over a lifetime of exploring my beloved fantasy genre. I say with all honesty I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara. If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle (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 And Brisingr)

Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world (Philip Pullman, Author Of The Golden Compass)

Tremendous . . . This may be the best Shannara novel in years. Highly recommended (SFRevu)

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Welcome to the new generation of Terry Brooks novels: This is the start of a brand new series from the author who kickstarted the modern fantasy phenomenon
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wards of Faerie: The Dark Legacy of Shannara 3 Oct 2012
By S. Wilson TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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I've been a long time fan of Terry Brooks ever since my Uncle introduced his books to me in 1987 but I think I have to partially agree with a lot of the other reviewers of this book in that it just didn't seem as in depth as his books normally are and I have struggled so far to actually like and sympathize with any of the characters despite Khyber Elessedil making a reappearance but as the Ard Rhys. I can only surmise that Mr Brooks is using this first book in the trilogy as a 'scene setter' and the second in the trilogy - Bloodfire Quest which is due out next March will pick up the pace so to speak. In any matter the second book is already pre-ordered by me and Mr Brooks remains my longest standing favourite author. My review follows:

The book starts in the Elven capital of Arborlon with a druid elf called Aphenglow Elessedil who has been tirelessly searching the elven histories for the last year, searching for any mention of any lost or forgotten magic. Just when Aphenglow was perhaps beginning to lose hope of discovering anything new she stumbles upon a diary written many years ago by a young elven girl. The elven girl is called Aleia Omarosian and in her diary she describes meeting and falling for a Darkling boy who eventually steals the elfstones hidden in her home by her father. The elfstones described can only surely be one thing and that is the long lost and forgotten elfstones from the elven past. The only elfstones left in existence for century's have been the black elfstone and the blue seeking stones with the other's never having been found but could this be the first clue as to where those lost elfstones are?... Read more ›
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read 6 Sep 2012
By Keiran Broadhurst
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I have read all Terry's books and mostly enjoyed them. I was really looking forwards to this! I have a signed copy coming and rather than wait for it to arrive - as I usually do - I got it on the kindle. However, I must agree that the characters seem less interesting than from previous books and as one reviewer said, rushed. The Ard Rhys seems cold and I just cannot warm to her or get interested at all. All the characters lack the depth that they have had in previous books. In addition, I felt a lot was quite repetitive from other books too, which made it predictable. I will still buy every book Mr Brooks writes but what this book did do was make me go back (dig up from my great collection of books) Elfstones of Shannara the ultimate Brooks masterpiece and I am re-reading that!
Well worth reading and I hope that we will see Terry Brooks at number one again as he truly is the master of fantasy - full stop.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Continueing to please 3 Feb 2013
By Michael Swain
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Terry Brooks has again brought to life a new adventure that teases at dark things to come.
I will not spoil the plot so will just say that the characters have been introduced and led into peril by the end with what promises to be a darker story than most.
Brooks continueing to weave his magic in the world of Shannara.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic 17 Jan 2013
By Denise Gale
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Another exciting beginning from Terry Brooks. If you loved his other books, you will love this one too . I am eagerly awaiting the next installment of the journey.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story once again. 8 Jan 2013
By Mrs Margaret A Tindall
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As usual Terry Brooks has yet another book that can't be put down till finished. Can't wait for the next book to find out what happens next. I have the complete collection which I have read more than once. Each one is like revisiting old friends.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Shannara Magic 11 Sep 2012
By Fiz
Format:Hardcover
I have read all of Terry Brooks Shannara series. I really enjoyed this book, it started a little slow but once I was into it I couldn't put it down. Getting to know the new characters was interesting as well as mentions of plenty of the old characters. Really looking forward to the next two installments.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 14 Jun 2013
By Shannara
Format:Kindle Edition
Another amazing story from Terry Brooks. This story follows the time of Grianne Ohmsford, the last of which was Straken. Terry won't disappoint any of you, brilliantly written, intense story line. Amazing read!!! So much so, I have just bought the sequel Bloodfire Quest and pre-ordered the final instalment Witch Wraith!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a new shannara 6 Jun 2013
By carys
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a new shannara by the brilliant terry brooks with all the old favourites druids elves and adventure need i say more
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Story from Terry Brooks
I could barely put this book down (or should I say kindle!) More history involved and putting pieces together from the previous Shannara tales - can't wait for the next one!
Published 15 days ago by Fizz
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
It's a rehash of earlier books but will appeal to new readers who might then go back. The best books to read are Elfstones of Shannarra and Wishsong, by a mile but the rest keep... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mark Oliver
4.0 out of 5 stars Wards of faerie
Good read anotherl typical Terry Brooks story draws you in to plots with plots and if you follow Shannara sarga's then you'll like this
Published 29 days ago by B. S. Crawford
4.0 out of 5 stars Still as good
I have always enjoyed the Shannara books and decided to give this one a go even after reading some of the other reviews. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sheena clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Another excellent story from Terry that certainly kept me enthralled throughout.
I look forward to chapter 2, when I'm to be equally captivated.
Published 1 month ago by N Collinson
5.0 out of 5 stars cant wait to read
cant wait to read this , having just reached the end of book jne I am disappointed that I need to wait to read the third one....and I need to make dinner!!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by mad on bling
5.0 out of 5 stars Terry does it once again
Terry brooks has been my favourite fantasy author since 1988.
I love all his books and wards of faerie prove he is still writing exciting stories, drawing believable and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jack scoltock
5.0 out of 5 stars Easily immersed back into Shannara
I haven't read a Shannara book in a few years but found it so easy to get caught back up in the plight of characters who still have the depth of imagination as the very first... Read more
Published 1 month ago by darren oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
As usual Terry brooks writes the best stories, everything works everything flows, stories intermingle and you can see a history, and being able to read them on my kindle now is... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ali1
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Love the book, not sure about the narrator, may grow on me in time. Enough of a review to make words up.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. D. C. Read
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