High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus

De: Terry Brooks

Narrado por: Charles Keating

More than a quarter of a century after The Sword of Shannara carved out its place in the pantheon of great epic fantasy, the magic of Terry Brooks’s New York Times bestselling saga burns as brightly as ever. Three complete series have chronicled the ever-unfolding history of Shannara. But more stories are still to be told—and new adventures have yet to be undertaken. Book One of High Druid of Shannara invites both the faithful longtime reader and the curious newcomer to take the first step on the next extraordinary quest.

Twenty years have passed since Grianne Ohmsford denounced her former life as the dreaded Ilse Witch—saved by the love of her brother, the magic of the Sword of Shannara, and the destruction of her evil mentor, the Morgawr. Now, fulfilling the destiny predicted for her, she has established the Third Druid Council, and dedicated herself to its goals of peace, harmony among the races, and defense of the Four Lands. But the political intrigue, secret treachery, and sinister deeds that have haunted Druid history for generations continue to thrive. And despite her devotion to the greater good as Ard Rhys—the High Druid of Paranor, Grianne still has bitter enemies.

Among the highest ranks of the Council she leads lurk those who cannot forget her reign of terror as the Ilse Witch, who covet her seat of power, and who will stop at nothing to see her deposed . . . or destroyed. Even Grianne’s few allies—chief among them her trusted servant Tagwen—know of the plots against her. But they could never anticipate the sudden, ominous disappearance of the Ard Rhys, in the dead of night and without a trace. Now, barely a step ahead of the dark forces bent on stopping him, Tagwen joins Grianne’s brave young nephew, Pen Ohmsford, and the wise, powerful elf Ahren Elessedil on a desperate and dangerous mission of search and rescue—to deliver the High Druid of Shannara from an unspeakable fate.

Expect no end of wonders, no shortage of adventure, exhilaration, suspense, and enchantment, as Terry Brooks demonstrates, once again, that there is no end to his magic of invention and mastery of storytelling.©2003 Terry Brooks; (P)2003 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

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“If Harry Potter has given you a thirst for fantasy and you have not discovered the magic of Terry Brooks, you are in for a treat.”
—Rocky Mountain News

When is that next book coming out?

I enjoyed this book, but felt completely betrayed as it ended in the middle of major conflict! The central conflict of this particular book doesn't get resolved. It's an interesting choice. I am certainly encouraged to buy the next one.... I look forward to the next in the series as the "cliff hangs" in my mind's eye.

The only critique I really have is that the reader of this book fell into some downward vocal patterns that made me feel as if I were listening to a relative of Eeyore. Terry Brooks' characters seemed to be stripped of the facets that I tend to experience when reading them on the page. Mr Brooks is a far more exciting writer than that.

Captivating can't wait for the next two books!

This is an awesome story and terry brooks is an amazing writer. The only disappointing thing is, is that it will be another year for the next book and anonther year after that for the last book. I highly recomend this book and any book Terry Brooks has written

Wonderful Cliffhanger!

Very creative, as usual. Full of surprises and enjoyable characters. Can't wait for the next book! Did not love the narrator, but he wasn't awful. If you like Terry Brooks, you'll love Jarka Ruus.