The Skaar Invasion (Fall of Shannara Series #2)

by Terry Brooks

Overview

Following The Black Elfstone, The Skaar Invasion is the second book of the epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series from one of the acknowledged masters of the fantasy genre.
 
The Four Lands are under siege. Wielding a magical ability virtually impossible to combat, mysterious invaders defeat the most fearsome Troll armies, then focus their savagery on the Druid order—and all hope seems lost.

Eventually the invaders reveal a more human face, but understanding their motives in no way mitigates the brutality of their actions. Dar Leah, once the High Druid’s Blade, has crossed paths—and swords—with their ruthless leader before. So he knows that if any hope exists, it rests in the hands of the Druid Drisker Arc, now trapped inside vanished Paranor.

As Drisker races to find the ancient knowledge that could free him, Dar goes in search of Tarsha Kaynin, the young woman blessed with the powerful gift of the wishsong, whose magic could draw Drisker back into the world of the living. But little do they know that what appeared to be a formidable invading force may only be the forerunner of a much larger army—one intent on nothing less than total conquest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780553391510
Publisher:	Random House Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/19/2018
Series:	Fall of Shannara Series , #2
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.50(d)

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.

Hometown:

Pacific Northwest and Hawaii

Date of Birth:

January 8, 1944

Place of Birth:

Sterling, Illinois

Education:

B.A. in English, Hamilton College, 1966; J.D., Washington and Lee University

Website:

http://www.terrybrooks.net

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Editorial Reviews

03/12/2018
Although Brooks’s prose and characters remain unremarkable, he does a better job of juggling multiple story lines in this middle volume of his final Shannara epic fantasy trilogy than in its predecessor, The Black Elfstone. The prior volume ended dramatically: the Druids’ headquarters at Paranor had been sent into limbo, with its former leader, Drisker Arc, trapped inside. The order of magicians had been betrayed by one of their own, Clizia Porse, who aided the invaders known as the Skaar; they overwhelmed any opposition by using their ability to disappear. Dar Leah, who had been in charge of protecting Paranor, is desperate to rescue Drisker, and searches for Drisker’s gifted apprentice, Tarsha Kaynin, who is also being sought by Clizia and by Tarsha’s brother, Tavo, whose insanity has made his magic deadly. Meanwhile, the commander of the Skaar, Ajin d’Amphere, schemes to pit two of her opponents in the Four Lands against each other. Brooks keeps the narrative flowing briskly and makes it accessible to newcomers. Agent: Anne Sibbald, Janklow & Nesbit. (June)

Publishers Weekly

Praise for Terry Brooks
 
“The Sword of Shannara is an unforgettable and wildly entertaining epic, animated by Terry Brooks’s cosmically generative imagination and storytelling joy.”—Karen Russell, New York Times bestselling author of Swamplandia!
 
“If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle.”—Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Skull Throne
 
“I can’t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks’s books I’ve read (and reread) over the years. From Shannara to Landover, his work was a huge part of my childhood.”—Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind
 
“Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer who established fantasy as a viable genre. He is required reading.”—Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Angel Trilogy
 
“The Shannara books were among the first to really capture my imagination. My daydreams and therefore my stories will always owe a debt to Terry Brooks.”—Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders series and the Fablehaven series

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