Short description
This omnibus volume collects the epic fantasy tales of the Shannara trilogy in one book. The novels are: The Sword of Shannara , The Elfstones of Shannara and The Wishsong of Shannara .
Long description
THE SWORD OF SHANNARA: Long ago, the world of Shea Ohmsford was torn apart by war. But the half-human, half-elfin, Shea now lives in peace - until the forbidding figure of Allanon appears, to reveal that the long dead Warlock Lord lives again ...THE ELFSTONES OF SHANNARA: Ancient evil threatens the Elves and the Races of Man. For the Ellcrys, the tree of long-lost Elven magic, is dying - loosing the spell of Forbidding that locks the hordes of Demons away from Earth. Only one source has the power to stop it: the Elfstones of Shannara. THE WISHSONG OF SHANNARA: Evil stalks the Four Lands as the Ildatch, immemorial book of evil spells, has stirred to eldritch life. Once again Allanon, ancient Druid Protector of the Races, must seek the help of a descendant of Jerle Shannara.
Review
A marvellous fantasy trip Frank Herbert If Harry Potter has given you a thirst for fantasy and you have not discovered the magic of Terry Brooks, you are in for a treat ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS Confirms Terry's place at the head of the fantasy world Philip Pullman
additional information
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, and all of his subsequent novels have been international bestsellers.
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Absolutely Awesome!
Reviewed by Miss Chantal van Aardt on 30 November 2006
21 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
This omnibus will leave you begging for more. Brilliant writing, once you start reading you won't be able to put it down!
A very absorbing read, a must for fantasy fiction fans!
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A must read
Reviewed by Cathy from Cape Town, South Africa on 05 March 2010
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
And here I though you couldn't get better than JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Ring trilogy. Terry Brooks knows how to capture the imagination and keep you entertained. A definite must read for fantasy fans.
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