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The Black Elfstone

av Terry Brooks

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Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:The first book of the triumphant and epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy.
Across the Four Lands, peace has reigned for generations. But now, in the far north, an unknown enemy is massing. More troubling than the carnage is the strange and wondrous power wielded by the attackersâ??a breed of magic unfamiliar even to the Druid order. Fearing the worst, the High Druid dispatches a diplomatic party under the protection of the order's sworn guardian, Dar Leah, to confront the mysterious, encroaching force and discover its purpose.
But another crucial journey is being undertaken. Exiled onetime High Druid Drisker Arc has been living in quiet seclusion, far from the politics and power struggles of his former life, until two brutal attacks by would-be assassins force him to seek out an infamous murder-for-hire guildâ??and find the hidden enemy who has marked him for death. At his side is Tarsha Kaynin, a young woman gifted with the wishsong and eager to be schooled in its formidable power by a master. She, too, is pursuing a mission: to locate her wayward brother, whose own magic has driven him to deadly madness and kindled his rage for vengeance . . . against his sister.
In their darkest hours, facing dangerous adversaries, the lives and quests of Dar Leah, Drisker Arc, and Tarsha Kaynin will be inextricably drawn together. And the challenges each confronts will have resounding consequences for the future of the Four Lands.
Praise for The Black Elfstone

"Epic scope, heroic characters, and so much heart . . . proof that the Shannara series can still reach new heights."â??Tor.com

"A strong opening book . . . The Four Lands face a new threat."â??Fantasy Book Review

"Fantastic . . . one of the best books in this saga."â??
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In his typical fashion, Brooks has constructed an introduction to the finale of the Shannara series that is both enigmatic and intriguing. With a plot that unfolds with many surprises, and his usual outstanding characters, this book and this final series promises to be an amazing conclusion to a series of some 30+ books. I have read most of them and his writing style, his imaginative plots, and a plethora of characters that he shapes as if they will jump off the pages has made them truly enjoyable, and this book is no exception. I am both excited to see how he concludes this and saddened that it is ending. On the other hand, he is writing some new books, so that is also exciting. If you are a fan of Shannara, this is a must read conclusion to a wonderful series. ( )
  Al-G | Aug 18, 2021 |
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 start here. While it obviously borrows a LOT from Lord of the Rings (Brooks admits this), that's not a bad thing. Some books in the series are outstanding (Elfstones, Ilse Witch, the entire Heritage series), most are just pretty good. I'm a sucker for maps, colorful characters, magic spells, tropey races that are suspicious of each other, invading evil forces, castles and medieval villages, airships. Shannara is pretty equitable to Final Fantasy, both in style and longevity. And I love both.

The Black Elfstone is pretty good, but I can't rate it any higher just yet. This is mostly a book for setup, the opening course if you will. And I still get excited to callbacks of Shannara lore, I still love Brooks' emphasis on pace, adventure and story twists. I can't help it. Fantasy is my favorite genre and I just can't dislike any book in the Shannara series, even if I tried.

Black Elfstone does what it's meant to do - get me pumped for the next book and put a smile on my face. ( )
  hskey | Dec 11, 2020 |
Getting close to the end, loved the cliffhangar ending. Can't wait for the next one!!! ( )
  aldimartino | Nov 24, 2020 |
Getting close to the end, loved the cliffhangar ending. Can't wait for the next one!!! ( )
  Andy_DiMartino | Nov 24, 2020 |
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. ( )
  Karlstar | Mar 20, 2020 |
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Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:The first book of the triumphant and epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy.
Across the Four Lands, peace has reigned for generations. But now, in the far north, an unknown enemy is massing. More troubling than the carnage is the strange and wondrous power wielded by the attackersâ??a breed of magic unfamiliar even to the Druid order. Fearing the worst, the High Druid dispatches a diplomatic party under the protection of the order's sworn guardian, Dar Leah, to confront the mysterious, encroaching force and discover its purpose.
But another crucial journey is being undertaken. Exiled onetime High Druid Drisker Arc has been living in quiet seclusion, far from the politics and power struggles of his former life, until two brutal attacks by would-be assassins force him to seek out an infamous murder-for-hire guildâ??and find the hidden enemy who has marked him for death. At his side is Tarsha Kaynin, a young woman gifted with the wishsong and eager to be schooled in its formidable power by a master. She, too, is pursuing a mission: to locate her wayward brother, whose own magic has driven him to deadly madness and kindled his rage for vengeance . . . against his sister.
In their darkest hours, facing dangerous adversaries, the lives and quests of Dar Leah, Drisker Arc, and Tarsha Kaynin will be inextricably drawn together. And the challenges each confronts will have resounding consequences for the future of the Four Lands.
Praise for The Black Elfstone

"Epic scope, heroic characters, and so much heart . . . proof that the Shannara series can still reach new heights."â??Tor.com

"A strong opening book . . . The Four Lands face a new threat."â??Fantasy Book Review

"Fantastic . . . one of the best books in this saga."â??

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