{"product_id":"the-high-druids-blade-the-defenders-of-shannara","title":"The High Druid's Blade: The Defenders of Shannara","description":"Review\n\nTerry's place is at the head of the fantasy world -- Philip Pullman\n\nI 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\n\nI would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara -- Peter V. Brett, author of THE PAINTED MAN\n\nIf you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy -- Christopher Paolini, author of ERAGON\n\nHigh adventure, lots of action, and appealing [characters] . . . a good place for new readers to jump into the author's world ― LIBRARY JOURNAL on HIGH DRUID'S BLADE\n\nTerry Brooks is a grandmaster of the fantasy genre, and his latest will both captivate and surprise readers. . . . It's truly magical ― ASSOCIATED PRESS on HIGH DRUID'S BLADE\n\nBrooks once again gifts readers with a breathless adventure in this new Shannara trilogy, the Defenders of Shannara. The action begins in the first chapter and doesn't end until the last page ― RT BOOK REVIEWS on HIGH DRUID'S BLADE\n\nIf you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy ― Christopher Paolini, bestselling author of ERAGON and BRISINGR\n\nTerry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer . . . Required reading ― Brent Weeks, bestselling author of the Night Angel trilogy\n\nTerry's place is at the head of the fantasy world ― Philip Pullman, author of NORTHERN LIGHTS\n\nI can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years ― Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of THE NAME OF THE WIND\n\nProduct Description\n\nSecrets revealed. Powers unleashed. A legend in the making . . .\n\nIt is said that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once waged war with magical weapons. But those heroes are long gone now, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon's fireplace.\n\nLittle does Paxon know though, that extraordinary circumstances are about to overturn his simple world . . . and rewrite his destiny.\n\nFrom the international bestselling author Terry Brooks comes a thrilling new adventure - and an unforgettable new hero.\n\nPraise for Terry Brooks:\n\n'If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy'\nChristopher Paolini\n\n'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\n\n'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V. Brett\n\n'A master of the craft . . . required reading' Brent Weeks\n\nBook Description\n\nFrom New York Times bestselling fantasy author Terry Brooks comes the first stand-alone novel in his legendary Shannara series in almost twenty years - the perfect place for new readers to begin\n\nFrom the Author\n\nTerry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Dark Legacy of Shannara adventures Wards of Faerie, Bloodfire Quest and Witch Wraith; the Legends of Shannara novels Bearers of the Black Staff and The Measure of the Magic; the Genesis of Shannara trilogy Armageddon's Children, The Elves of Cintra and The Gypsy Morph; and The Sword of Shannara. The author was a practising attorney for many years but now writes full-time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.\n\nFrom the Inside Flap\n\nSecrets revealed. Powers unleashed. Discover a Shannara you've never seen before.\n\nLegend has it that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once waged war with magical weapons. But those heroes are long gone now, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon's fireplace. Paxon leads a quiet life - until extraordinary circumstances overturn his simple world... and rewrite his destiny.\n\nWhen his sister is abducted by a mysterious stranger, Paxon races to her rescue with the only weapon he can find. He is stunned to discover powerful magic unleashed within him - and within his ancestors' ancient blade.\n\nBut his formidable new ability is dangerous in untrained hands. Paxon ","brand":"smeikalbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39666583044181,"sku":"9780356502182N","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/d86b95e4-a280-4a09-a74f-4ab2aac9fb32.jpg?v=1644295335","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/the-high-druids-blade-the-defenders-of-shannara","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}