The Measure of the Magic

Legends of Shannara

By: Terry Brooks

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

After more than three decades of captivating epic fantasy readers, the storytelling magic of New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks’s Shannara saga continues to enthrall. Now the fascinating chronicle of Shannara’s prehistory reaches a thrilling new peak in the sequel to Bearers of the Black Staff.

For five hundred years, the survivors of the Great Wars lived peacefully in a valley sanctuary shielded by powerful magic from the blighted and dangerous outside world. But the enchanted barriers have crumbled, the borders have been breached by predators, and the threat of annihilation looms large once more. Sider Ament, bearer of the last black staff and its profound power, devoted his life to protecting the valley and its inhabitants—and, in his final moments, gave stewardship of the black staff to the young tracker Panterra Qu. Now the newly anointed Knight of the Word must take up the battle against evil wherever it threatens: from without, where an army of bloodthirsty trolls is massing for invasion; and from within, where the Elf king of Arborlon has been murdered, his daughter, Princess Phryne Amarantyne, stands accused, and a heinous conspiracy is poised to subjugate the kingdom. But even these will pale beside the most harrowing menace Panterra is destined to confront—a nameless, merciless figure who wanders the devastated land on a relentless mission: to claim the last black staff . . . and the life of he who wields it.

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR LEGENDS OF SHANNARA
BEARERS OF THE BLACK STAFF

A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller

“A finely wrought tale of sacrifice, adventure, betrayal, magic, loss, and a world on the precipice.”—Brent Weeks, author of The Way of Shadows

“[A] superlative Tolkien-style fantasy tweaked with a contemporary vibe.”—Publishers Weekly

“A story that will delight Brooks’ legions of fans . . . Here’s to many more tales of this incredible world.”—SFRevu

AND FOR TERRY BROOKS

“A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters. If you haven’t read Terry Brooks, you haven’t read fantasy.”—Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon and Brisingr

“Terry’s place is at the head of the fantasy world.”—Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass

Terry Brooks

I love this series!!!! It will give you all the feels! chefs kiss! 💯

Amazing story - almost as good a tolkin

Adventurous and epic story with a classic theme of good vs evil… however, The Genesis trilogy should read first.

Very awkward sex part… not explicit but just plain awkward touching… with innuendo of sex… I think these are young teens, not young adults… 4 stars for that reason.

Narrator was perfect, but only one guy for all voices.

The Black Staff

I like the continuation 500 years later after the collapse of of civilization and what became of the elves and children of the hawk and the knights of the word. A excellent look at how history repeats itself. Worth listening to and excellent performance

Another GREAT Story by Brooks

I just can’t enough of Brooks, the story, characters and plot never cease to impress!

Terry Brooks is my favorite

I've always loved Terry Brooks and the Shannara books are some of my all-time favorite.