Armageddon's Children

By: Terry Brooks

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Terry Brooks is one of a handful of writers whose work defines modern fantasy fiction. His twenty-three international bestsellers have ranged from the beloved Shannara series to stories that tread a much darker path. Armageddon’s Children is a new creation–the perfect opportunity for readers unfamiliar with Brooks’s previous work to experience an author at the height of his considerable storytelling powers. It is a gripping chronicle of a once-familiar world now spun shockingly out of control, in which an extraordinary few struggle to salvage hope in the face of terrifying chaos.

Logan Tom is doomed to remember the past and determined to rescue the future. Far behind him lies a boyhood cut violently short by his family’s slaughter, when the forces of madness and hate swept our world after decadent excesses led to civilization’s downfall. Somewhere ahead of him rests the only chance to beat back the minions of evil that are systematically killing and enslaving the last remnants of humanity. Navigating the scarred and poisoned landscape that once was America and guided by a powerful talisman, Logan has sworn an oath to seek out a remarkable being born of magic, possessed of untold abilities, and destined to lead the final fight against darkness.

Across the country, Angel Perez, herself a survivor of the malevolent, death-dealing forces combing the land, has also been chosen for an uncanny mission in the name of her ruined world’s salvation. From the devastated streets of Los Angeles, she will journey to find a place–and a people–shrouded in mystery, celebrated in legend, and vital to the cause of humankind . . . even as a relentless foe follows close behind, bent on her extermination. While in the nearly forsaken city of Seattle, a makeshift family of refugees has carved out a tenuous existence among the street gangs, mutants, and marauders fighting to stay alive against mounting odds–and something unspeakable that has come from the shadows in search of prey.

In time, all their paths will cross. Their common purpose will draw them together. Their courage and convictions will be tested and their fates will be decided, as their singular crusade begins: to take back, or lose forever, the only world they have.

In Armageddon’s Children, Brooks brings his gifts as a mythmaker to the timeless theme of the unending, essential conflict between darkness and light–and carries his unique imaginative vision to a stunning new level. Prepare for a breathtaking tour de force. To those who are new to Terry Brooks, welcome. And to those who have read him for many years: prepare for a dramatic surprise.

Critic reviews

Praise 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 Eldest

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

The Gypsy Morph and Knights

The future that John Ross a Knight of The Word has come to pass and demons run free and the world is plagued with great violence. I found myself drawn more into this world through the eyes of a group of kids who are survivors who formed a family/ group called the ghost lead by
Hawk. The back story filled in some by a knight of the word. I find the writing character driven and story building to the future books in the series. Another Terry Brooks win.

Not a fan of this narrator

Love the story arc. I have been really looking forward to this installment of the series. As origin stories go, this one is very solid. My only issue is with the narration. The accents are sketchy and too many of the characters sound like they're either from the movie Grease or from 1940's Brooklyn. When he's narrating in his regular voice it's good, but his character voices need serious work. I think Scott Brick should just narrate all of the Shannara books.

Great book, Not so great narration

I’m a huge fan of the book and the series, but this narrator made it hard to listen to the book. His “different” characters and their accents was comparable to a child trying different accents. And for some reason, he likes to drop his voice down so low and quiet at almost every sentence. All in all, not impressed with the narration, 10/10 would recommend the book though.

Great book, narrator overdoes it sometimes

this is an awesome book, pure Terry Brooks through and through. My only critique is that this narrator overplays some of the voices.

Fascinating

Loved it! Did not want to put it down. The Narrarator was very compelling.