The Measure Of The Magic: Legends of Shannara: Book Two

The Measure Of The Magic: Legends of Shannara: Book Two

by TerryBrooks (Author)

Synopsis

THE ARMY OF DARKNESS DRAWS NEAR Five centuries ago, a catastrophic demon war left the world in ruins. Since then, the survivors - humans, elves and other mutants - have found sanctuary in a mountain valley protected by magic. But now these protective wards have failed, and a ruthless troll army is on the brink of invasion. In an attempt to stave off annihilation, Panterra Qu, a young Tracker struggles to control the power of the black staff - a powerful talisman passed down through the centuries by the Knights of the Word.It is their only hope for salvation - for all will pay a price if the war between the Word and the Void tips towards darkness.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 528
Edition: Digital original
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 02 Aug 2012

ISBN 10: 1841495883
ISBN 13: 9781841495880
Book Overview: * Review copy mailing to national, genre and blogging press * Featured on www.orbitbooks.net and in the Orbit e-zine * Author website at www.terrybrooks.net

Media Reviews
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
Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world -- Philip Pullman
Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world -- Philip Pullman, author of THE GOLDEN COMPASS
If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy -- Christopher Paolini, author of ERAGON and BRISINGR
Author Bio
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.