The Sorcerer's Daughter: The Defenders of Shannara

Terry Brooks

May 2016 · The Defenders of Shannara Book 3 · Sold by Del Rey

About this ebook

The world of Shannara is brimming with untold stories and unexplored territory. Now bestselling author Terry Brooks breaks new ground with a standalone adventure that’s sure to thrill veteran readers and recent converts alike.

The mysterious, magic-wielding Druid order has existed for long ages, battling any evil that threatens the Four Lands—and struggling to be understood and accepted by outsiders. But their hopes of building goodwill are dashed when a demon’s murderous rampage at a peace summit leaves their political opponents dead—casting new suspicions upon the Druids and forcing them to flee from enemies both mortal and monstrous.

Paxon Leah, the order’s appointed protector, knows that blame lies with Arcannen Rai, the vile sorcerer he has battled and defeated before. But there’s no time to hunt his nemesis, if he is to lead the wrongfully accused Druids to their sanctuary. It is a quest fraught with danger, as a furious government agent and his army snap at their heels, and lethal predators stalk them in the depths of the untamed wilderness.

But Arcannen is playing a deeper game than Paxon realizes. Paxon’s sister possesses a powerful magic that the sorcerer longs to control—but Arcannen has not reckoned with the determination of his own estranged daughter, Leofur, who is also Paxon’s devoted lifemate. Leofur sets out on a perilous quest to thwart her father’s desires—while the vengeful Arcannen conjures his blackest magical skills, determined to destroy them all . . . and claim the most powerful of magics for his own.

Ratings and reviews

I liked it, but have the feeling you need to be previously invested in his writing to be able to get through it. There was so much build up and traveling that the action was over in a blink and the small altercations along the way seemed like fillers. Going to have to stick with a three star on this one, which is sad because the first two of the series showed much more promise.

As with his other great books, Terry has brought me on a wonderful adventure and left nothing wanting, except more books from him. Please keep this series alive and give me more awesome adventures Mr. Brooks!

I just read the short part of it but it's adding up enough to be another one of Terry Brooks good ones

About the author

Terry Brooks 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 New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.