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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this first book of a new trilogy--an instant "New York Times" bestseller in hardcover--Brooks reveals for the first time the amazing origins of the Shannara world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b> -<b> "In this exciting first of a new fantasy trilogy, bestseller Brooks effortlessly connects the Tolkien-infused magic of his Shannara books . . . with the urban, postapocalyptic world of his Word and the Void series. . . . Longtime Brooks fans and newcomers will be riveted."--<i>Publishers Weekly </i>(starred review)</b> <p/>In our world's near future, civilization has fallen into terrifying chaos. Navigating the scarred landscape that once was America and guided by a powerful talisman, Logan Tom has sworn an oath to seek out a remarkable being born of magic and destined to lead the final fight against darkness. In time, Logan's path will cross with others: Angel Perez, herself a survivor of death-dealing forces, and a makeshift family of refugees forced to survive among street gangs, mutants, and marauders. Common purpose will draw Logan and his allies together. Their courage and convictions will be tested and their fates will be decided, as their singular crusade begins: to take back, or lose forever, the only world they have. <p/><b>"Dynamic . . . compelling . . . mesmerizing . . . [with] a cliff-hanger that leaves readers salivating for the sequel."--<i>Booklist</i> (starred review)</b> <p/><b>"Strongly recommended . . . a transformative work."--<i>SFRevu</i></b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for Terry Brooks <p/>"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."<br>-Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon and Eldest <p/>"Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world." <br>-Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Terry Brooks</b> has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

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