NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Expect no end of wonders and suspense, no shortage of adventure and enchantment, as Terry Brooks begins the next extraordinary quest in the magical world of Shannara. . . . Twenty years have passed since Grianne Ohmsford denounced her former life as the dreaded Ilse Witch. Fulfilling the destiny predicted for her, she has established the Third Druid Council and dedicated herself to its goals of peace, harmony among the races, and defense of the Four Lands. But despite her devotion to the greater good as Ard Rhys, the High Druid of Paranor, Grianne still has bitter enemies. Even her few allies—chief among them her trusted servant Tagwen—know of the plots against her. But they could never anticipate the sudden, ominous disappearance of the Ard Rhys, in the dead of night and without a trace. Now Tagwen joins Grianne’s brave young nephew, Pen Ohmsford, and the wise, powerful elf Ahren Elessedil on a desperate and dangerous mission of search and rescue—to deliver the High Druid of Shannara from an unspeakable fate. “Terry Brooks is off on another Shannara adventure . . . and the ride, as always, is pleasurable.”—Contra Costa Times “A sure winner . . . Brooks proves himselfa master at reworking and enriching theconventions of fantasy.”—Booklist
High Druid of Shannara Series
Embark on an epic fantasy saga set in a world brimming with ancient magic and forgotten secrets. Follow compelling characters as they navigate perilous quests to save their land from encroaching darkness. This series weaves intricate plots with a rich history and mythology, drawing readers into a captivating adventure. Discover the allure and danger in a timeless struggle between good and evil.
Recommended Reading Order
High Druid of Shannara
- 357 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Shadea a'Ru now holds sway as High Druid of Paranor in the wake of Grianne Ohmsford's sudden Mysterious vanishing
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- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The political intrigue, secret treachery, and sinister deeds that have haunted Druid history for generations continue to thrive. Despite Grianne's devotion to the greater good, she still has bitter enemies who covet her seat of power.