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.
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 *