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The Elfstones of Shannara

Number 2 in the Series

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The Elfstones of Shannara

By: Terry Brooks
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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An ancient evil threatens the Elves and the Races of Man. The Ellcrys, the tree of long-lost Elven magic, is dying, unravelling the spell of Forbidding that locks the hordes of Demons away from the world.

Already the fearsome Reaper is free. Only by quickening a new seed in the mysterious Bloodfire can the Ellcrys be reborn and the Forbidding made whole. Amberle, a young Elven girl, is chosen to undertake the quest for the Bloodfire.

The way is perilous, though. Other demons besides the Reaper stalk the land. Amberle will need a protector if she is to prevail, and Wil Ohmsford, heir to the Elven magics of Shannara, is chosen to accompany her.

Amberle's quest and the fate of the Four Lands will rest on Wil's ability to unlock the magic of the mysterious Elfstones of Shannara.

The Elfstones of Shannara is the second volume of the classic series that has become one of the best loved fantasy tales of all time.

©1982 Terry Brooks (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Fantasy Fiction Magic Reaper

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Critic reviews

"A marvellous fantasy trip." (Frank Herbert)
"Confirms Terry's place at the head of the fantasy world." (Philip Pullman)
"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)
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More enjoyable than the first book in the series which was a poor copy of the lord of the rings plot. The second book has encouraged me to carry on with the series but am not a fan of the narrator who has an overly emotional, sing-song style that I find really annoying. Will take a break and listen to something by the excellent Simon Vance, Michael Kramer or Kate Reading.

Better tan first book

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I know people love this series but I just can't get into them. I think they're alright i just think they're very similar to books like the lord of the rings etc. normally I can get through an audio book while I'm working in 2-3 days. this one took me 2 weeks to get through.
the narrator is great i just found the book a bit repetitive.
the first in the series was alright so I thought I'd try this but I wish I hadn't wasted my token, they're just not for me 😔

I know people love it but...

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I read the books years ago, and I really enjoyed listening to the stories again. absolute great books

I love Terry Brooks shannara books

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Love the connection with the first book in the series keeps you waiting for me great story telling

The Adventure continues

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fantastic books. great narrator. love this trilogy. I get so engrossed in these books. Will read/listen to them all..

I absolutely love this trilogy. I get so engrossed

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Took me back to 1982 :-) and 14 years old a great read and great memories

Classic

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Loved it an absolute classic of modern fantasy well read. Moving satisfying and exciting. Will treasure it.

Classic.

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Scott Brick reading was absolutely fantastic the nation mark Terry Brooks stories are always enjoyable. Definitely check this one out.

Amazing Narrator!

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a great story line and a wonderful listen looking forward to listening to the third one

another great listen

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Story is good enough if a little simple in parts. It feels like the peril is solved a bit too easily for my taste.

It won't stop me wordlessly reading the next book wordlessly though.

Occasionally a bit simplistic for me

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