The Elves of Cintra (Genesis of Shannara Series #2)

A Must Read for Shannara Series readers

In this bridge novel, Brooks ties together the apocalyptic world of the Knights of the Word Series to his distant future world of Shannara with all its magic. With the mysterious disappearance of Hawk, Logan Tom takes on the shepherding role of Owl's street family in response to The Lady's summons. Uncertain of his mission, he must decide how much faith to put into the missing magic of the Gypsy Morph. Meanwhile, Angel Perez is pursued by her nemesis demon to the Elven Home of Cintra where she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous search for the fabled Elfstones. But Cintra is not without its own taint of the Void. Angel Perez soon finds herself caught in a demonic plan she cannot understand. Brooks is a master at weaving storylines together, and here he doesn't disappoint. Connections are made in believable fashion while more mysteries are left to be answered in his concluding novel to this series THE GYPSY MORPH.

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Very good. An exciting mix of fantasy and post-apacylpse

Very good. An exciting mix of fantasy and post-apacylpse

Can't wait to start the final book in the series

I've been a Terry Brooks fan for almost 15 years now, and this book and the series are not letting me down. As usual for him, this second book in the series was an incredibly fast read because he has so much action going on. Armageddon's Children seemed to bounce around a little too often between different story lines, but this one was much more streamlined. In all of his previous three part series, the second book has always done a great job of setting up the conclusion, and this one is no exception.

Could'nt put the book down.

every book terry brooks writes is a must read, and this book live up to that.

A must read by Brooks fans

Great story line and follow on from the Armageddon's Children...plot flows and you are left wanting more!

Another hit

I have loved everything I pick up by this writer and this was the same wonderful escape book. I found myself drawn into the book and almost feel like I lived it. Wonderful.

One of Brooks' best series

I thoroughly enjoyed this series. The story evolved through three books to a beautiful ending. I didn't want the story to end and now I wonder if any of the other books may be a continuation of this story? Weeks later the story still comes to mind and I may have to read it again! One word of advice...be sure you have all three books before you begin!

The Elves of Cintra, Genesis of Shannara trilogy, Book 2

Brooks never fails to exceed my highest expectations! The story picks up right at the end of Armageddon's Children. By the ways of the King of the Silver River, Hawk begins to learn his destiny as the gypsy morph, and to discover his magic. He is charged with delivering thousands to a promised land without knowing how. He'll discover it along the way. Logan Tom struggles with traveling with the Ghosts. They come across increasingly life threatening dangers (high tech robots, Croaks, the plague...), one after the other, along their way to the Columbia River. There is a demon hiding in the midst of the elves, as they begin to discover the Elfstones and their magic. Angel is there to help them along the way, but is troubled with the what ifs of what happened to Helen Rice and the group.

Loved it

The entire series is great, but this book is the best so far. The action is nonstop and nothing ever quite works out like you think. This book is a must read.

A reviewer

Terry Brooks has been accused of being a writer of formula fiction: DO NOT BELIEVE THEM! For many years now, Terry Brooks has been one of my favorite writers. His Shannara series is absolutely fantastic, from beginning to end. I was a little iffy when this book and its immediate prequel first came out, but I am absolutely blown away by how effortlessly Brooks mends the two series together. Terry Brooks is the greatest writer of contemporary fantasy alive, period. Brooks is able to create a believable world with compelling characters, and his exploration of both scenic description and psychological attitudes is unmatched. If you are a fan, you will not, I guarantee you, be disappointed by his latest work!

brooks is sadistic, only for the wait between books!

i admit: i was rather skeptical when a new shannara trilogy was released. after all, how much more could there be to tell about the elves, druids, dwarves, gnomes, and humans? but i was VERY pleasantly surprised at how brilliantly this new tale unfolds! i would dare say some of the best shannara lore yet. i can't wait for the next one!

Even better than the first!

The first book was a great read and this one is even better. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series. I am sure it will be just as good!

A reviewer

If you have ever read a Terry Brooks book and enjoyed it. This book is for you. If you enjoy reading fantasy. This book is for you. I've read everything Terry Brooks has ever written. While I've always loved his work... this book goes above and beyond anything he's ever done. There were times where I was literally jumping from my seat with excitement... wiping a tear from my eye... or had my jaw dropped to the floor in utter shock. I won't leave anything remotely spoilerish in here. But this books is a MUST READ!

a reviewer

Five decades into the future earth is a terrible place to live as pollution is everywhere with plague being the norm. Most humans live inside fortifications never venturing outside the walls if they want to live as human predators are everywhere, but along with these ¿once-men¿ are powerfully magical evil Void demons. A few good souls remain with the strength to keep dwindling humanity safe, but these Knights of the Word are realistic as they know they are slowly losing the fight. Still they adhere to their pledge so that the remaining twosome Logan Tom and Angel Perez risk death or worse protect children. However, they are losing the battle of Seattle where they and a child with magic Hawk try to keep the Ghosts children of the street safe from the demons and their once-men minion. Hawk vanishes ending up in the mythical Garden of Life. However, there is no time to worry about the young practitioner as Logan and Angel split up in hopes of saving at least one group. Logan assisted by Cat the lizard girl lead one horde of kids out of the city Angel takes another group into hiding in the nearby woods where they meet Kirisina Cintra elf hiding there also. Hopes are slim, but Kirisin offers an idea, find the blue Elfstones that will lead him to the powerful Loden Stone. --- The second Word and Void fantasy thriller (see ARMAGEDDON'S CHILDREN) is a terrific bleak epic tale of an earth destroyed by human excesses especially the inability to see beyond the immediate bottom line of the ¿it¿s the economy stupid¿ philosophy. The post-apocalyptic world seems genuine even with magic working as the audience will accept Terry Brooks¿ theory that we of today killed the earth. Thus in this nightmarish future, readers quickly understand the courage of Logan and Angel, who could easily walk away to a safer nicer lifestyle. --- Harriet Klausner

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