First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Synopsis

When Brona, the Druid who turned evil, returns to the Four Lands he begins a destructive Second War of the Races that threatens to destroy the peaceful races, starting with the Druids who stand in his way.

Summary

If you’ve read any of the original Shannara books then this is one you certainly won’t want to miss out on. The story of Bremen, the forging of the sword and the rise of Jerle Shannara are wonderfully crafted. We even have the discovery or Allanon, the boy who becomes a Druid himself (although it felt a little bolted on by the end of the book). Having Brooks develop his writing style for many years before this books meant that he could have easily slacked off and delivered something that filled in the gap but didn’t wow us. In fact, true to his craft, he has delivered a wonderful story that many in the fantasy genre will enjoy reading. Like the need to have the Star Wars prequels, this one goes a long way to explaining how the Warlock Lord almost comes to destroy the Four Lands and is a must read for the Shannara fan.

Please click this link for a full book review of First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks and this link for more book reviews.