The Illearth War

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book 2

By: Stephen R. Donaldson

Narrated by: Scott Brick

After scant days in his “real” world, Thomas Covenant finds himself again summoned to a strange world of magic and Earthpower. There, 40 bitter years have passed, while Lord Foul, immortal enemy of the Land, moves to fulfill his prophecy of doom - his countless minions are already on the march, cutting a devastating swath of destruction across the Land.

The Council of Lords find their spells useless, however, now that Foul the Despiser holds the Illearth Stone, the ancient talisman of evil. High Lord Elena turns in desperation to Covenant and the legendary wild magic of his ring, but nobody knows how to use the white gold - least of all Thomas Covenant himself.

©1977 Stephen R. Donaldson (P)2020 Brick by Brick Audiobooks

Outstanding

Flawless narration. He brought new life to a well known story. i was at the edge of my seat.

sad

spoiler plot why oh why unbeliever couldn't you save her

great story

I read this in the mid 80s this is as good as I remember.

I’ve been pulled back to the land once again

Scott brick is a star and his narration brought the story to vivid life. If you’re a fan of the “Thomas Covenant chronicles” then this audiobook is a must. I remember skipping over some areas of the books when I last read it, Now I have the complete picture because of this superlative narration.

Lessons of power

Power isn't what Covenant is seeking. Yet even in seeking to evade the responsibility of power, he finds that it corrupts.