This is the third in the Dark Legacy of Shannara series. Much of what
has happened comes to a resolution in this final installment, but it
still leaves us wondering what’s next for these characters. According to
Brook’s website, in 2017 there will be a new Shannara series coming out
that will be set after this, but it’s not clear if the same characters
appear or if it set much much later. Please see my previous reviews on
Wards of Faerie and
Bloodfire Quest for a basic overview of the plot of the series. Saying anything about the plot of
Witch Wraith
will spoil it, which I don’t want to do because the story is so good
and full of surprises you should read it for yourself. After finishing
this series, and I admit I have not read his other books, it seems like
Brooks is not at all afraid of killing off major characters,
protagonists or villains. Since there is no vail of safety for anyone it
really gives you a sense of nervousness reading that you don’t get
sometimes. Also the characters don’t always have very good plans. In
their given situations it’s understandable everyone would make missteps
and misjudgments, so when they make mistakes and have to deal with the
consequences and guilt, it makes them more believable as characters. If
you like adventure, fantasy, and really long storylines, you should read
this series, starting with book one.
(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try
The Wards of Faerie (Book 1) and
Bloodfire Quest (Book 2) by Terry Brooks.)
( official
Witch Wraith page on the official
Terry Brooks web site )
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