Antrax (The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara),New

Product DescriptionIf Harry Potter has given you a thirst for fantasy and you have not discovered the magic of Terry Brooks, you are in for a treat.Rocky Mountain NewsBrave explorers led by the last Druid, Walker Boh, traveled across unknown seas in search of an elusive magic. But now it seems that Walker and his team were lured there for sinister, unforeseen purposes. As the crew aboard the airship Jerle Shannara is being attacked by evil forces, the Druids protg, Bek Rowe, and his companions are being pursued by the mysterious Ilse Witch. Meanwhile, Walker is alone, caught in a dark maze beneath the ruined city of Castledown, stalked by a hungry, unseen enemy. It is alive, but not human, coveting the magic of Druids, elves, even the Ilse Witch. It hunts men for its own designs. It is Antrax: a spirit that feeds off enchantment and traps the souls of men. And with it, the fate of the Four Lands hangs in the balance.Antrax is great, and it confirms Terrys place at the head of the fantasy world.Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass and The Amber SpyglassAn engaging read . . . fast paced . . . Fine storytelling . . . Antrax is a satisfying story.Associated PressReviewPraise for The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch'If Harry Potter has given you a thirst for fantasy and you have not discovered the magic of Terry Brooks, you are in for a treat.'Rocky Mountain News'Even readers who haven't read a Terry Brooks title since his classic Sword of Shannara will welcome The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch . . . The action and creatures come fast and furious. . . . This latest volume finds Mr. Brooks' power ascending.'The Dallas Morning News'If you were delighted and entranced by Michael Ende's The Never Ending Story, you will definitely want to sample one of more of Terry Brooks's books.'Santa Cruz Sentinel'The myriad Shannara fans will relish the adventure, the mystery, the magic, and the welldeveloped characters . . . The ending is a gripping cliffhanger.'Booklist'The Shannara mythology gains a new level of history and depth in a tale that should appeal to the series' legions of fans.'Library JournalFrom the Inside Flapby Terry Brooks is always a cause for celebration. For more than twenty years, the New York Times bestselling author of the classic Shannara epic has proven himself one of the modern masters of fantasy, winning the hearts and minds of devoted readers around the world. In his last acclaimed novel, Ilse Witch, a brave company of explorers led by the last Druid, Walker Boh, traveled across unknown seas in search of an elusive magic. Yet perhaps Boh and his team were lured there for sinister, unforeseen purposes . . .Now in Antrax, as the crew aboard the airship Jerle Shannara is attacked by evil forces, the Druids protg Bek Rowe and his companions are pursued by the mysterious Ilse Witch. Meanwhile, Boh is alone, caught in a dark maze beneath the ruined city of Castledown, stalked by a hungry, unseen enemy.For there is something alive in Castledown. Something not human. Something old beyond reFrom the Back CoverA new novel by Terry Brooks is always a cause for celebration. For more than twenty years, the' New York Times bestselling author of the classic Shannara epic has proven himself one of the modern masters of fantasy, winning the hearts and minds of devoted readers around the world. In his last acclaimed novel, 'Ilse 'Witch, a brave company of explorers led by the last Druid, Walker Boh, traveled across unknown seas in search of an elusive magic. Yet perhaps Boh and his team were lured there for sinister, unforeseen purposes . . .Now in 'Antrax, as the crew aboard the airship 'Jerle Shannara is attacked by evil forces, the Druid's protege Bek Rowe and his companions are pursued by the mysterious Ilse Witch. Meanwhile, Boh is alone, caught in a dark maze beneath the ruined city of Castledown, stalked by a hungry, unseen enemy.For