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Terry Brooks

(Terry Dean Brooks)

(b.1944)

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.

Awards: WFA (2017) see all

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction

New and upcoming books

October 2024

Galaphile
(First Druids of Shannara, book 1)

Series

Shannara
   1. The Sword of Shannara (1977)
   2. The Elfstones of Shannara (1982)
   3. The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
   First King of Shannara (1996)
   The World of Shannara (2001) (with Teresa Patterson)
   3.5. Indomitable (2011)

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)

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)

Word and the Void
   1. Running with the Demon (1997)
   2. A Knight of the Word (1998)
   3. Angel Fire East (1999)
   3.5. Warrior (2018)

Voyage of the Jerle Shannara
   1. Ilse Witch (2000)
   2. Antrax (2001)
   3. Morgawr (2002)

Sword of Shannara
1. In the Shadow of the Warlock Lord (2003)
3. The Secret of the Sword (2003)

High Druid of Shannara
   1. Jarka Ruus (2003)
   2. Tanequil (2004)
   3. Straken (2005)

Genesis of Shannara
   1. Armageddon's Children (2006)
   2. The Elves of Cintra (2007)
   3. The Gypsy Morph (2008)

Legends of Shannara
1. Bearers of the Black Staff (2010)
2. The Measure of the Magic (2011)

Dark Legacy of Shannara
   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)

Defenders of Shannara
   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)

Viridian Deep
   1. Child of Light (2021)
   2. Daughter of Darkness (2022)
   3. Sister of Starlit Seas (2023)

First Druids of Shannara
1. Galaphile (2024)

Novels

Hook (1991)
Street Freaks (2018)

Collections

Terry Brooks Collection (2014)
Small Magic (2021)

Anthologies edited

   Trolltown I (1998)
   Trolltown II (1999)
   Trolltown III (1999)

Series contributed to

Star Wars
Episode I, The Phantom Menace (1999)

Graphic Novels show

Non fiction show

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Books containing stories by Terry Brooks

Deep Magic - Spring 2021 (2021)
(Deep Magic)

Conversations From the Edge: The Galaxy's Edge Interviews (2019)
edited by
Joy Ward

Unfettered III (2019)
(Unfettered, book 3)
edited by
Shawn Speakman

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Awards

2017 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement

Award nominations

	1998 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : Running with the Demon
	1987 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold!
	1986 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : The Wishsong of Shannara
	1983 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : The Elfstones of Shannara

Terry Brooks recommends

Pinquickle's Folly (2024)
(DemonWars: The Buccaneers, book 1)
R A Salvatore
"An enthralling epic adventure."

The King-Killing Queen (2023)
(King-Killing Queen, book 1)
Shawn Speakman
"A fine addition to the Speakman trove of good fantasy. Readers will rejoice."

To Shape a Dragon's Breath (2023)
(Nampeshiweisit, book 1)
Moniquill Blackgoose
"Imagine a world full of dragons where a newborn chooses you to be its caregiver. Imagine you have to go to a special school to learn how to train it. Imagine that almost no one at the school wants you there. This is how the well-written, compelling tale of To Shape a Dragon's Breath begins, and once underway it doesn't let you go."

The Basilisk Throne (2023)
Greg Keyes
"A skilled storyteller and fine writer of exciting tales."

The Art of Prophecy (2022)
(War Arts Saga, book 1)
Wesley Chu
"Wesley Chu has done it again--this time on an epic scale. The Art of Prophecy is a terrific and compelling story that plays off so many classic tales taken from our own world and reinvents them all in classic fashion."

The Starless Crown (2021)
(Moonfall, book 1)
James Rollins
"This talented storyteller moves smoothly from Thriller to Fantasy. A terrific bit of storytelling."

A Deadly Education (2020)
(Scholomance, book 1)
Naomi Novik
"A Deadly Education is a book that lives up to its gobsmacker of an opening sentence and follows right through to its shocker of an ending that promises more to come. Naomi Novik is relentlessly innovative and entertaining."

The Desert Prince (2020)
(Nightfall Saga, book 1)
Peter V Brett
"An intricately crafted tale of intrigue and courage where one’s station and lineage determines everything, good and bad. An exciting read. Peter Brett has outdone himself with this first book in a new series."

Hollow Empire (2019)
(Poison Wars, book 2)
Sam Hawke
"A tale of poisoners, deceit and treachery that will surely keep readers entranced."

Master Assassins (2018)
(Fire Sacraments, book 1)
Robert V S Redick
"Robert Redick really nailed this one. What a great story! Fascinating plot and characters, and all of the author’s formidable skills at play. I cannot wait to read the next one."

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."

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."

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."

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 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."

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."

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."

The Unremembered (2011)
(Vault of Heaven, book 1)
Peter Orullian
"A complex tale of magic and destiny that won't disappoint its readers."

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."

Tigerheart (2008)
Peter David
"By far the most charming and clever reimagining of the story of Peter Pan I have ever encountered."

The Crimson Sword (2005)
(Legend of Asahiel, book 1)
Eldon Thompson
"Eldon Thompson wields more than just a little magic in his debut novel."

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."

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."

Captain Nemo (2002)
Kevin J Anderson
"A swashbuckling mix of Verne, Defoe and Crichton."

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."

The Runelords (1998)
(Runelords, book 1)
David Farland
"A first rate tale, an epic fantasy that more than delivers on its promise."

Warrior (1990)
(Gan Moondark, book 1)
Don McQuinn and Donald E McQuinn
"Terrific...Warrior deserves to be read."

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 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."

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