Paladins of Shannara: Allanon's Quest (Short Story)

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4.4
232 reviews
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34
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The legendary hero Allanon takes center stage in the first of three gripping new stand-alone eBook short stories set in the world of the fantasy-fiction phenomenon that is Shannara—by beloved New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks.
 
The history is thus: The once-Druid Brona, seduced by his pursuit of dark magic, was forever transformed into the Warlock Lord—whose evil would be the downfall of the Four Lands and the death of the Races. Against him, the Elven King Jerle Shannara wielded the fabled sword that bore his surname and triumphed. Or so it was believed. But though the Dark Lord was driven out . . . he was not destroyed.
 
The Druid Allanon knows only too well the prophecy passed down to him by his late master: that eventually the Warlock Lord will return. Now, after hundreds of years, that day seems imminent. And the time is at hand for the Sword of Shannara to once more be brought forth from its sanctuary to serve its ancient purpose. All that remains is for a blood descendent of the Elven house of Shannara to carry the blade into battle.
 
With ever more portents of doom on the horizon, Allanon must seek out the last remaining Shannara heir, who alone will bear the burden of defending the Four Lands’ destiny. But with agents of darkness closing in from behind, unexpected enemies lying in wait ahead, and treachery encroaching on every side, there can be no certainty of success. Nor any assurance that this desperate quest will not be the Druid’s last.

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4.4
232 reviews
Brian Weber
May 11, 2013
An interesting little tale prior to Sword of Shannara. Fans of Brooks and Shannara, such as myself, will enjoy it. Those unfamiliar with the world won't find much in the tale as it really is just an addendum to a much larger story.
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Ryan
October 19, 2014
Very short, of course, but some nice ephemeral insight into Allanon that we did not already know: Even he too, was once a child. :) I'd like to read more of that.
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Robert Antinore
December 20, 2014
DO NOT BUY THE .99 CENT VERSION! YOU GET ONLY 7 PAGES OF READ. MIGHT AS WELL SPEND THE $5 FOR THE FULL SHORT STORY. OTHERWISE, the read is really good and draws you in. Can't wait to read the full short story.
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About the author

Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

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