The High Druid's Blade: The Defenders of Shannara - Rilegato

Brooks, Terry

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ISBN 10: 0356502163 ISBN 13: 9780356502168

Casa editrice: Orbit, 2014

Riassunto

Secrets revealed. Powers unleashed. Discover a Shannara you've never seen before.

Legend 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.

When 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.

But his formidable new ability is dangerous in untrained hands. Paxon must master it quickly, as his near-fatal clash with a dark sorcerer won't be his last. Leaving behind home and hearth, he journeys to the keep of the Druid order to learn the secrets of magic and earn the right to become their sworn protector . . .

From the New York Times bestselling Terry Brooks comes a brand new stand-alone fantasy novel - perfect for both seasoned fans and those discovering the thrilling world of Shannara for the first time.

Praise for TERRY BROOKS:

'If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy'
Christopher Paolini

'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

'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V. Brett

'A master of the craft . . . required reading' Brent Weeks

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Recensione:

High 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)

Terry 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)

Brooks 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 . . . Brooks' use of multiple points of view adds even more suspense and will have readers anxiously flipping pages to see how the complications will be resolved. For my part, I can't wait to see what happens in the second book! (RT BOOK REVIEWS on HIGH DRUID'S BLADE)

If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy (Christopher Paolini, bestselling author of ERAGON and BRISINGR)

Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer . . . Required reading (Brent Weeks, bestselling author of the Night Angel trilogy)

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, bestselling author of THE NAME OF THE WIND)

Thoroughly readable and exciting (SFFWorld on HIGH DRUID'S BLADE)

Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world (Philip Pullman, author of NORTHERN LIGHTS)

Descrizione del libro:

From 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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Orbit
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0356502163
• ISBN 13: 9780356502168
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 320