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The Measure of the Magic

Legends of Shannara

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The Measure of the Magic

By: Terry Brooks
Narrated by: Phil Gigante
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After more than three decades of captivating epic fantasy readers, the storytelling magic of New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks’s Shannara saga continues to enthrall. Now the fascinating chronicle of Shannara’s prehistory reaches a thrilling new peak in the sequel to Bearers of the Black Staff.

For five hundred years, the survivors of the Great Wars lived peacefully in a valley sanctuary shielded by powerful magic from the blighted and dangerous outside world. But the enchanted barriers have crumbled, the borders have been breached by predators, and the threat of annihilation looms large once more. Sider Ament, bearer of the last black staff and its profound power, devoted his life to protecting the valley and its inhabitants—and, in his final moments, gave stewardship of the black staff to the young tracker Panterra Qu. Now the newly anointed Knight of the Word must take up the battle against evil wherever it threatens: from without, where an army of bloodthirsty trolls is massing for invasion; and from within, where the Elf king of Arborlon has been murdered, his daughter, Princess Phryne Amarantyne, stands accused, and a heinous conspiracy is poised to subjugate the kingdom. But even these will pale beside the most harrowing menace Panterra is destined to confront—a nameless, merciless figure who wanders the devastated land on a relentless mission: to claim the last black staff . . . and the life of he who wields it.
Adventure Coming of Age Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Genre Fiction Royalty Science Fiction Fiction Emotionally Gripping Magic

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Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR LEGENDS OF SHANNARA
BEARERS OF THE BLACK STAFF

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller

“A finely wrought tale of sacrifice, adventure, betrayal, magic, loss, and a world on the precipice.”—Brent Weeks, author of The Way of Shadows

“[A] superlative Tolkien-style fantasy tweaked with a contemporary vibe.”—Publishers Weekly

“A story that will delight Brooks’ legions of fans . . . Here’s to many more tales of this incredible world.”—SFRevu

AND FOR TERRY BROOKS

“A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters. If you haven’t read Terry Brooks, you haven’t read fantasy.”—Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon and Brisingr

“Terry’s place is at the head of the fantasy world.”—Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass
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Terry Brooks once again delivers. On to the next book, admittedly I have read most of his books, going through them via audible now.

Fantastic as always

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Another great plot, well read. A story line of intrigue, deception and true friendships regarding the elves, human, demon and gnome races. The story after the races were saved 500 years . What has changed? Did we learn anything after Armageddon?

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Great performance story a little predictable, but still an entertaining audio book. 7 put 10

An enjoyable listen

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A wonderful story as all all his stories . Took me a time to get used to the voice of Phil but I enjoyed every moment

Wonderful

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