Bearers of the Black Staff

#1 Legends of Shannara

Terry Brooks

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Orbit Books
12 July 2011

Fantasy; Epic Fantasy; High Fantasy; Magic

Series: Legends of Shannara

Five hundred years have passed since the devastating demon-led war that almost exterminated humankind. Those who escaped the carnage were led to sanctuary by the boy saviour known as Hawk: the gypsy morph. But now, the unimaginable has come to pass: the cocoon of protective magic surrounding the valley has vanished.

When Sider Ament, last surviving Knight of the Word, detects unknown predators stalking the valley, and Trackers from the human village of Glensk Wood find two of their own gruesomely killed, there can be no doubt: the once safe haven of generations has been laid bare. Together, the young Trackers, the aging Knight and a daring Elf princess race to spread word of the encroaching danger. But suspicion and hostility among their countrymen threaten to doom their efforts from within, while beyond the breached borders, a ruthless Troll army masses for invasion. Standing firm between the two, the last wielder of the black staff and its awesome magic must find a successor to carry on the fight against the cresting new wave of evil.

By: Terry Brooks
Imprint: Orbit Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 342g
ISBN: 9781841495859
ISBN 10: 1841495859
Series: Legends of Shannara
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 12 July 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.terrybrooks.co.uk

Terry Brooks was a practising attorney for many years, but now writes full-time. His first novel, THE SWORD OF SHANNARA, remained on the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller list for five months, and he is widely regarded to have started the post-Tolkien boom in epic fantasy.

Reviews for Bearers of the Black Staff (#1 Legends of Shannara)

'Chronicling another piece if the amazingly extensive Shannaran history ... Light, enjoyable reading that keeps a good pace, it's a great fantasy read for diehard fans aNd newcomers alike' WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY 'Exciting and engrossing' SCIFINOW