Long ago, many dangerous creatures were locked behind a magical barrier, bringing peace and prosperity to the land. But now those barriers are eroding, and generations of embittered prisoners are about to escape. War seems inevitable...unless a few brave souls can stem the tide. While some venture into the forbidden lands, others must undertake a perilous quest whose success will mean the death of a young girl who has barely even begun to live. From riveting start to cliffhanger ending, this is an epic for the ages!

Udgivet af Del Rey 

Terry Brooks
Amerikansk fantasy forfatter og tidligere advokat. Brooks fik udgivet sin første roman , The Sword of Shannara" i 1977. Den blev en bestseller og han har skrevet nye bøger i serien lige siden. Han var den første fantasy forfatter som kom på bestsellerlisterne. Udover "Shannara" serien skriver Brooks også serien, "Magic Kingdom" samt "A Knight of the Word" serien. Han regner med at skrive en ny "Magic Kingdom" bog snart.