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The Black Elfstone: Book One of the Fall of Shannara

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The Black Elfstone: Book One of the Fall of Shannara, by Terry Brooks, sets the stage for the final series in the Shannara saga. The Four Lands face a new menace that threatens its very existence, while druid Drisker Arc struggles to restore the fallen order. Tasked with reclaiming a powerful, lost relic, familiar and new heroes must unite against dark forces as destinies intertwine in this captivating fantasy adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of epic fantasy tales sparkled with magic and adventure. This instalment promises rich world-building, intriguing characters, and a tapestry of intertwining quests, capturing the essence of a legendary world on the brink of significant change. It's perfect for readers who love gripping narratives set in intricate realms filled with danger and hope.

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The Black Elfstone: Book One of the Fall of Shannara

Through twenty-eight novels written over the course of forty years, Terry Brooks's Shannara series has entranced millions of readers around the world. Now, with The Black Elfstone - the first book in the Fall of Shannara - Terry begins to bring his epic vision to a grand conclusion

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'TERRY'S PLACE IS AT THE HEAD OF THE FANTASY WORLD' Philip Pullman The first book of the triumphant four-part conclusion to the SHANNARA series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy. The age of peace that has reigned across the Four Lands is now at an end. An army of invaders, wielding a terrible new magic, is cutting a bloody swathe across the far north... The fate of the world now rests on the shoulders of an exiled druid, a conflicted warrior, and a young woman struggling to master a powerful magic. As the conflict grows, they will face dangerous adversaries and deadly challenges – and the consequences of their actions will determine the future of the Four Lands. Through twenty-eight novels written over the course of forty years, Terry Brooks's SHANNARA series has entranced millions of readers around the world. Now, with The Black Elfstone – the first book in the FALL OF SHANNARA – Terry begins to bring his epic vision to a grand conclusion. '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 'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V. Brett 'A master of the craft... required reading' Brent Weeks

Series: Fall of Shannara

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The first book in the concluding series of the Shannara universe is praised for showcasing Terry Brooks's mastery in epic fantasy. Long-time readers express sentimentality and appreciation for Brooks's influence on the genre, noting the series as essential for any fantasy enthusiast.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356510163

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 464

About the Author

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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