The Black Elfstone (The Fall of Shannara, Bk. 1)

from quondame

All of Terry Brook's flaws as a writer are on display here and few of his virtues. Dull and very much show not tell.

from Karlstar

The beginning of the end of the Shannara series. This is the first of a new series that Mr. Brooks has said is the end of his writing about the Four Lands. I've been reading these since the beginning, I'll miss Shannara and all the characters he's given us over the years.

from hskey

While it may not be the last Shannara series, the fact that it's the chronological end fills me with nostalgia, sadness and excitement. Shannara itself is not necessarily a fantasy series I'd recommend to just anybody, but anybody wanting to get into fantasy on the ground level would be wise to s...

from Andy_DiMartino

Getting close to the end, loved the cliffhangar ending. Can't wait for the next one!!!

from eyes.2c

Startling, engrossing! Once more Terry brooks focuses our eyes towards the Four Lands. There's a strange new brand of magical warriors stalking the lands. Former High Druid Drisker Arc has been targeted by assassins. A young woman with the magic gift of wishsong, Tarsha Kaynin, seeks out Drisker ...