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(b.Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Dark Legacy of Shannara adventures Wards of Faerie and Bloodfire Quest; the Legends of Shannara novels Bearers of the Black Staff and The Measure of the Magic; the Genesis of Shannara trilogy Armageddon's Children, The Elves of Cintra and The Gypsy Morph; and The Sword of Shannara. The author was a practising attorney for many years but now writes full time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.
Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction
Series
Shannara
1. The Sword of Shannara (1977)
2. The Elfstones of Shannara (1982)
3. The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
3.5. Indomitable (2011)
First King of Shannara (1996)
The World of Shannara (2001) (with Teresa Patterson)
1. The Sword of Shannara (1977)
2. The Elfstones of Shannara (1982)
3. The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
3.5. Indomitable (2011)
First King of Shannara (1996)
The World of Shannara (2001) (with Teresa Patterson)
Magic Kingdom of Landover
1. Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold (1986)
2. The Black Unicorn (1987)
3. Wizard at Large (1988)
4. The Tangle Box (1994)
5. Witches' Brew (1995)
6. A Princess of Landover (2009)
1. Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold (1986)
2. The Black Unicorn (1987)
3. Wizard at Large (1988)
4. The Tangle Box (1994)
5. Witches' Brew (1995)
6. A Princess of Landover (2009)
Heritage of Shannara
1. The Scions of Shannara (1990)
2. The Druid of Shannara (1991)
3. The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992)
4. The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
1. The Scions of Shannara (1990)
2. The Druid of Shannara (1991)
3. The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992)
4. The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
Word and the Void
1. Running with the Demon (1997)
2. A Knight of the Word (1998)
3. Angel Fire East (1999)
1. Running with the Demon (1997)
2. A Knight of the Word (1998)
3. Angel Fire East (1999)
Genesis of Shannara
1. Armageddon's Children (2006)
2. The Elves of Cintra (2007)
3. The Gypsy Morph (2008)
1. Armageddon's Children (2006)
2. The Elves of Cintra (2007)
3. The Gypsy Morph (2008)
Dark Legacy of Shannara
1. Wards of Faerie (2012)
2. The Bloodfire Quest (2013)
3. Witch Wraith (2013)
1. Wards of Faerie (2012)
2. The Bloodfire Quest (2013)
3. Witch Wraith (2013)
Paladins of Shannara
1. Allanon's Quest (2012)
2. The Weapon Master's Choice (2013)
3. The Black Irix (2013)
1. Allanon's Quest (2012)
2. The Weapon Master's Choice (2013)
3. The Black Irix (2013)
Defenders of Shannara
1. The High Druid's Blade (2014)
2. The Darkling Child (2015)
3. The Sorcerer's Daughter (2016)
1. The High Druid's Blade (2014)
2. The Darkling Child (2015)
3. The Sorcerer's Daughter (2016)
Fall of Shannara
1. The Black Elfstone (2017)
2. The Skaar Invasion (2018)
3. The Stiehl Assassin (2019)
4. The Last Druid (2020)
1. The Black Elfstone (2017)
2. The Skaar Invasion (2018)
3. The Stiehl Assassin (2019)
4. The Last Druid (2020)
Novels
Omnibus
Collections
Series contributed to
Star Wars
Episode I, The Phantom Menace (1999)
The Prequel Trilogy (omnibus) (2007) (with R A Salvatore and Matthew Stover)
Episode I, The Phantom Menace (1999)
The Prequel Trilogy (omnibus) (2007) (with R A Salvatore and Matthew Stover)
Anthologies edited
Non fiction
Sometimes the Magic Works (2003)
Why I Write About Elves (2005)
Conversations From the Edge: The Galaxy's Edge Interviews (2019) (with Peter S Beagle, Greg Bear, David Brin, Lois McMaster Bujold, Larry Dixon, David Drake, Eric Flint, David Gerrold, Joe Haldeman, Kij Johnson, Nancy Kress, Mercedes Lackey, Jack McDevitt, George R R Martin, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Mike Resnick, Robert J Sawyer, Robert Silverberg, Harry Turtledove, Joy Ward, David Weber, Toni Weisskopf, Connie Willis and Gene Wolfe)
Why I Write About Elves (2005)
Conversations From the Edge: The Galaxy's Edge Interviews (2019) (with Peter S Beagle, Greg Bear, David Brin, Lois McMaster Bujold, Larry Dixon, David Drake, Eric Flint, David Gerrold, Joe Haldeman, Kij Johnson, Nancy Kress, Mercedes Lackey, Jack McDevitt, George R R Martin, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Mike Resnick, Robert J Sawyer, Robert Silverberg, Harry Turtledove, Joy Ward, David Weber, Toni Weisskopf, Connie Willis and Gene Wolfe)
Terry Brooks recommends
The Best of Lester Del Rey (1978)
Lester del Rey
"Lester Del Ray was celebrated so widely as an editor that we tend to forget how good he was at storytelling. This collection will help us all remember."
The Fellowship of the Talisman (1978)
Clifford D Simak
"Intriguing mixture of fantasy, theology and legend, it's pages are colored by those delightful characters that are the author's trademark, clifford Simak's latest tale works it's own enchantment on the reader."
The Sword of Bedwyr (1995)
(Crimson Shadow, book 1)
R A Salvatore
"A fine adventure filled with memorable characters and compelling action."
The Sum of All Men (1998)
(Runelords, book 1)
David Farland
"A first rate tale, an epic fantasy that more than delivers on its promise."
Darker Than Night (1999)
Owl Goingback
"Darker than Night scared the pants off me. I stayed up late and finished it. If any writer knows how to keep you up, it's Owl Goingback. He remains one of our most accomplished writers of horror fiction."
Atlantis Gate (2002)
(Atlantis, book 4)
Greg Donegan (Bob Mayer)
"SPELLBINDING! Will keep you on the edge of your seat. Call it techno-thriller, call it science fiction, call it just terrific storytelling."
Wit'ch Star (2002)
(Banned and the Banished, book 5)
James Clemens
"With every new book in the Wit'ch War saga, Jim Clemens' storytelling expertise becomes more compelling."
The Briar King (2002)
(Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, book 1)
Greg Keyes
"A wonderful tale... It crackles with suspense and excitement from start to finish."
The Crimson Sword (2005)
(Legend of Asahiel, book 1)
Eldon Thompson
"Eldon Thompson wields more than just a little magic in his debut novel."
The Red Wolf Conspiracy (2008)
(Chathrand Voyage, book 1)
Robert V S Redick
"I can't remember when I've been so enthralled. Maybe when I first read Philip Pullman. Wow! This was one terrific read!"
Tigerheart (2008)
Peter David
"By far the most charming and clever reimagining of the story of Peter Pan I have ever encountered."
The Painted Man (2008)
(Demon Cycle, book 1)
Peter V Brett
"I enjoyed The Painted Man immensely. Action and suspense all the way."
Spellwright (2010)
(Spell, book 1)
Blake Charlton
"Think that words can't hurt you? Sometimes they can kill. The spells of textual magic of this enthralling tale will demonstrate just how."
The Unremembered (2011)
(Vault of Heaven, book 1)
Peter Orullian
"A complex tale of magic and destiny that won't disappoint its readers."
Red Rising (2014)
(Red Rising, book 1)
Pierce Brown
"It has hints of Harry Potter and Hunger Games, but it is its own animal. And it is not YA. The writing is excellent and the story is better. This is one terrific fantasy book, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone."
Residue (2015)
(Jack Bishop, book 1)
Steve Diamond
"An intense, high-energy, what-lurks-in-the-shadows tale of monsters, both men and otherwise. Steve Diamond can make you shiver."
The Summer Dragon (2016)
(Evertide, book 1)
Todd Lockwood
"The master of dragon art brings the same skills to dragon storytelling. This is a compelling, fully realized story which is as detailed and exciting as anything since the Pern tales. A sure winner."
The Queen of Blood (2016)
(Queens of Renthia, book 1)
Sarah Beth Durst
"Wow, girl! What a great story! A truly wonderful fantasy novel which doubles as an allegory for our own earthly struggle between Man and Nature. Filled with fresh ideas and excitement, told with verve and heart. This book deserves a wide readership, and I think it will find one."
The Waking Land (2017)
(Waking Land, book 1)
Callie Bates
"Callie Bates has written an exciting and involving first book, and she is clearly a writer of real talent."
Seventh Decimate (2017)
(Great God's War, book 1)
Stephen Donaldson
"A new Stephen Donaldson book is always a cause for celebration. Seventh Decimate will whet your appetite for a sequel."
Tempests and Slaughter (2018)
(Numair Chronicles, book 1)
Tamora Pierce
"Tamora Pierce is a seminal figure in the fantasy field of writing, turning out one terrific book after another."
City of Lies (2018)
(Poison Wars, book 1)
Sam Hawke
"A tale of poisoners, deceit, and treachery that will surely keep readers entranced."
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