The quest for the long-lost Elfstones has drawn the leader of the Druid order and her followers into the hellish dimension known as the Forbidding, where the most dangerous creatures banished from the Four Lands are imprisoned. Now the hunt for the powerful talismans that can save their world has become a series of great challenges: a desperate search for kidnapped comrades, a relentless battle against unspeakable predators, and a grim race to escape the Forbidding alive. But though freedom is closer than they know, it may come at a terrifying price.
Back in the village of Arborlon, the mystical, sentient tree that maintains the barrier between the Four Lands and the Forbidding is dying. And with each passing day, as the breach between the two worlds grows larger, the threat of the evil eager to spill forth and wreak havoc grows more dire. The only hope lies with a young Druid, faced with a staggering choice: cling to the life she cherishes or combat an army of darkness by making the ultimate sacrifice.
Industry Reviews
I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years -- Patrick Rothfuss, author of THE NAME OF THE WIND
Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world -- Philip Pullman
I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara -- Peter V. Brett, author of THE PAINTED MAN
If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy -- Christopher Paolini, author of ERAGON
Explodes from the first page . . . and the action doesn't stop until the novel's cliffhanger ending. . . . Intense and exhilarating . . . The author balances character development with intense action, and he has a gift for creating characters the reader cares about. Brooks is one of the best fantasy writers in the business, and Bloodfire Quest is better than its predecessor * ASSOCIATED PRESS *
Shannara fans will delight in Brooks's sorcerous action, skilled characterizations, and rapid-fire storytelling twists * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
Brooks mixes things up here with several sharp battle scenes, for which he brings his distinct talent, giving a true grandeur to clashes involving terrifying creatures and powerful magic. . . . A fine middle chapter to Brooks' latest Shannara adventure * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
From the first pages to the harrowing ending, Bloodfire Quest . . . is a thrill ride that will leave readers wanting more. . . . This volume, paired with the first, might be just the right place to introduce new readers to this fine writer * BOOKLIST *
If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy * Christopher Paolini, bestselling author of ERAGON and BRISINGR *
Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer . . . Required reading * Brent Weeks, bestselling author of the Night Angel trilogy *
I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years * Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author of THE NAME OF THE WIND *
Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world * Philip Pullman, author of NORTHERN LIGHTS *
