Terry Brooks

„Cosi se vynořilo z temnot…“ Suffolk, eduardovské období. Osamocené panství v odlehlém koutě mokřadu: třpytící se divočiny, jejíž šeptající rákosí střeží dávná tajemství. A Maud, osamělé děvče vyrůstající bez matky, vychovávané pouze přísným otcem. Když otec na hřbitově najde středověký obraz ďábla, probudí se bezbožné síly. Maudina bitva začíná. Musí přežít ve světě plném čarodějnictví, odvěkých legend jejího milovaného mokřadu a děsivých démonů otcovy minulosti. Román Wakenhyrst, odehrávající se v průběhu pěti staletí, je temný gotický thriller o vražedné posedlosti a touze jedné dívky roztáhnout křídla a být volná.

Výprava po stopách ztracených kamenů elfeínů zavedla vůdkyni Řádu druidů a její stoupence do pekelné dimenze, kde jsou vězněna ta nejhorší monstra ze Čtyřzemí. Během pátrání po mocných talismanech, které můžou zachránit jejich svět, musí naši hrdinové čelit těžkým zkouškám, od bezútěšného pátrání po unesených druzích a nelítostného boje proti obludným predátorům po zoufalý útěk před monstry. Tato kniha je druhým dílem nové trilogie ze světa Shannary, který nadchne staré i nové příznivce. Knih Terryho Brookse se prodalo přes 50 milionů výtisků po celém světě. Série Shannara se stala předlohou populárního seriálu Letopisy rodu Shannara.

The first book of the triumphant and epic four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy. Across the Four Lands, peace has reigned for generations. But now, in the far north, an unknown enemy is massing. More troubling than the carnage is the strange and wondrous power wielded by the attackers—a breed of magic unfamiliar even to the Druid order. Fearing the worst, the High Druid dispatches a diplomatic party under the protection of the order’s sworn guardian, Dar Leah, to confront the mysterious, encroaching force and discover its purpose. But another crucial journey is being undertaken. Exiled onetime High Druid Drisker Arc has been living in quiet seclusion, far from the politics and power struggles of his former life, until two brutal attacks by would-be assassins force him to seek out an infamous murder-for-hire guild—and find the hidden enemy who has marked him for death. At his side is Tarsha Kaynin, a young woman gifted with the wishsong and eager to be schooled in its formidable power by a master. She, too, is pursuing a mission: to locate her wayward brother, whose own magic has driven him to deadly madness and kindled his rage for vengeance . . . against his sister. In their darkest hours, facing dangerous adversaries, the lives and quests of Dar Leah, Drisker Arc, and Tarsha Kaynin will be inextricably drawn together. And the challenges each confronts will have resounding consequences for the future of the Four Lands.

The inspiration for the epic new Shannara Chronicles TV series, the world of Shannara is brimming with untold stories and unexplored territory. Now bestselling author Terry Brooks breaks new ground with a stand-alone adventure sure to thrill devoted readers and new fans alike. Blood and magic will collide ...Leofur is the daughter of Arcannen, a power-hungry sorcerer prepared to use the blackest of magic to get what he wants. But she is also devoted to Arcannen's nemesis, Paxon Leah - sworn protector of the Druids who defend the Four Lands against evil. When the Druids are forced to flee, having been framed for a murderous rampage which leaves many dead, Paxon knows that the evil sorcerer Arcannen is behind it. As the Druids seek sanctuary, Leofur sets out on a perilous quest to thwart her father's desires to destroy them all ...Praise for Terry Brooks: 'If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy' Christopher Paolini, bestselling author of Eragon and Brisingr 'I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years' Patrick Rothfuss 'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V.Brett 'A master of the craft ...required reading' Brent Weeks

První kniha nejnovější trilogie Shannarův nejvyšší druid vybízí na další výpravu jak věrného a znalého příznivce tohoto spletitého, fantastického světa, tak i nového čtenáře. Od doby, kdy se Grianne Ohmsfordová vzdala svého předešlého života strašlivé čarodějky Ilsy, uplynulo dvacet let. Zachránil ji vlastní bratr, kouzlo Shannarova meče a zkáza jejího zlého našeptavače Morgawra. Podařilo se jí ustavit Třetí radu druidů a udržovat soulad mezi národy Čtyřzemí. Přesto se nadále daří mocenskému boji, skrývané zradě a nekalým praktikám, které už po generace pronásledují druidskou historii. Proto má Grianne jako Ard Rhys - Nejvyšší druidská kněžka Paranoru - i vzdor zasvěcení většímu blahu nadále kruté nepřátele.

With peace reigning in the Magic Kingdom at last, Ben Holiday is finally free to lie back and enjoy the finer things in life - like watching his daughter grow, which she does by leaps and bounds. Born a seedling and nourished by soil from Landover, Earth and the fairy mists, Mistaya is a unique child, fully as dazzling as her mother, the sylph, Willow - but fiery and impatient with those who can't keep up with her lightning-fast development. But Ben's idyll is not to last. The dark and pitiless Rydall, king of lands beyond the fairy mists, arrives at the gates of Sterling Silver. His armies are ready to invade if Ben will not accept his challenge: to face and defeat seven different champions of Rydall's choice. And accept he must, for Mistaya has been snatched from her guardians by foul magic and only Rydall holds the key to her fate...

Horris Kew, conjuror and confidence-trickster, has returned to the Magic Kingdom of Landover, and a chorus of disapproval immediately assaults Ben Holiday's ears. Both Questor Thews, the Court Wizard, and Abernathy, the Court Scribe (currently, magically transformed into a dog) urge Ben to lock him up or exile him. Fair as ever, Ben decides to consider the problem rather than act immediately. Alas, this leads to disaster, for Horris's return is not what it seems, and Ben soon finds himself in deadly peril. Only his lady, Willow, holds the means to save him. But Willow has disappeared on a mysterious mission of her own...

Ben Holiday, the High Lord of Landover, is back in his rightful place. The evil wizard Meeks has finally been dealt with, and all seems well with the world. But, even in a Magic Kingdom, peace never lasts long. It was all Questor Thews' fault, really - whether the inept Court Wizard would like to admit it or not. His bumbling attempt to return Abernathy from the body of a dog to his original human form, resulted in the Court Scribe being transported to Earth, to be replaced by a multi-coloured bottle. Furthermore, Abernathy was wearing the High Lord's medallion at the time, without which Ben's powers are drastically reduced. Ben and Willow set out to find Abernathy, which means following him to Earth. Which means leaving Questor in charge. And that's when things start to go horribly wrong...