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The Black Elfstone

Book One of the Fall of Shannara

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The Black Elfstone

By: Terry Brooks
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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The Black Elfstone is the first book in the Fall of Shannara, the epic four-part conclusion to the wildly popular Shannara series by Terry Brooks - one of the all-time masters of fantasy.

The Four Lands has been at peace for generations, but now a mysterious army of invaders is cutting a bloody swath across a remote region of the land. No one knows who they are, where they come from, or what they are after - and most seem content to ignore these disturbing events.

The only people who sense a greater growing threat and wish to uncover the truth are society's outcasts: an exiled High Druid, a conflicted warrior, a teenage girl struggling to master a prodigious magic...and a scrappy young orphan, improbably named Shea Ohmsford.

©2017 Terry Brooks (P)2017 Little Brown Book Group Coming of Age Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Magic Magic Users Outcast

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Editor reviews

"Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world." (Phillip Pullman)
"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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Terry is the most outstanding and prolific fantasy writer. I love his books, re-read my favourites and share my love with my daughter. The Black Elfstone is another fabulous book, connected to all previous Shannera books, but a stand alone novel too. Great storylines and believable characters, you get drawn into the book from the first page and then cannot put it down. I love it and now that I’ve got the 2nd book in this series, I’ve just listened to the last 3 chapters of The Black Elfstone ready for the continued adventure. Keep writing Terry, we love you xx

Awesome, exciting, a real page turner!!

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Fabulous in every way, this is Terry Brooks at his finest, and with some of the best voice acting I've ever heard, this is a book that's not to be missed.

It's been a few years since I read any books in the Shannara series, but this has to be one of my favourites. With some darker themes than in previous novels, The Fall of Shannara series has evolved the brand, just as the magical realm itself has evolved throughout Brooks' storytelling.

Fabulous in every way

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This is my first Shannara book in over twenty years. Really enjoyed it - great narration, too. Looking forward to the next one!

An exciting start to a new adventure

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Politics, corruption, magic, always make for a good listen. Having come late to the plate and not listening to the previous books, I have no preconceptions.

There are several strong characters; Driskar Arc, retired Ard Rhys; Tarsha, his student; Darcon Leah, the Blade. And then we have Ajin d’Amphere, Commander of the Skaar army who thinks nothing of double dealing and killing.

This book kept up a steady pace and I look forward to Book 2.

Too Short

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This was my first Audible book. My verdict? Great. it was easy to use, easy listening, and a great book.

My first Audible book and it was great

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