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The Talismans Of Shannara

The Heritage of Shannara, book 4
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In Terry Brooks' The Talismans of Shannara, the final instalment of the Heritage of Shannara series, the descendants of the Ohmsford family are charged with a quest to restore the Druid Allanon's vision of peace to the Four Lands. They must uncover ancient talismans to protect their world from the threat of the Shadowen. With the land teetering on the edge of darkness, their courage and magic are tested in the ultimate battle for survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by epic fantasy adventures with rich world-building and complex characters. Set in a realm where magic intertwines with destiny, it offers a thrilling narrative filled with quests, battles, and the struggle between good and evil. Ideal for fans of imaginative storytelling and intricate plots, this tale delivers suspense and wonder in a fantastical setting.

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The Talismans Of Shannara

The triumphant conclusion to the bestselling Heritage of Shannara series

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The descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor, the Druid's Keep, has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; and Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done.

The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic, and their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end, he sets his traps. For Walker, he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren, he sends an untrue friend; and for Par, he devises the most terrible fate of all...

The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failureβ€”unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them, and Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.

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Terry Brooks is praised as a leading figure in the fantasy genre, evident from Philip Pullman’s commendation. His works, including The Talismans of Shannara, have influenced contemporary fantasy authors such as Patrick Rothfuss and Peter V. Brett. Christopher Paolini asserts that Brooks’ contributions are essential to the fantasy experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841495545

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

About the Author

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 5 months. Every one of the 23 novels that have followed has been an international b

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