A Knight of the Word, Terry Brooks
A Knight of the Word, Terry Brooks
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A Knight of the Word

Author: Terry Brooks

Narrator: Mark Deakins

Unabridged: 11 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/07/2017


Synopsis

A no-holds-barred battle between Good and Evil . . .

Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross--along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.

Then, after decades of service to the Word, an unspeakable act of violence shatters John Ross's weary faith. Haunted by guilt, he turns his back on his dread gift, settling down to build a normal life, untroubled by demons and nightmares.

But a fallen Knight makes a tempting prize for the Void, which could bend the Knight's magic to its own evil ends. And once the demons on Ross's trail track him to Seattle, neither he nor anyone close to him will be safe. His only hope is Nest Freemark, a college student who wields an extraordinary magic all her own. Five years earlier, Ross had aided Nest when the future of humanity rested upon her choice between Word and Void. Now Nest must return the favor. She must restore Ross's faith, or his life--and hers--will be forfeit . . .

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.Mark Deakins’ television appearances include Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek®: Voyager. His film credits include The Devil’s Advocate and Star Trek®: Insurrection. He is the writer, director, and producer of the short film The Smith Interviews.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on July 11, 2021

I don't really know what to say here. I put off reviewing this one for some time. It is a good idea, and I read the trilogy (though in my opinion it falls apart badly when he tried to "meld" it with his other series). I just kept having the "it could have been so much better or so much more" reactio......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on June 17, 2024

Unfortunately, this book was just "ok". I think its a step down from Book 1 "Running with the Demon". The biggest difference between the two books is the atmosphere. Book 1 took place in the middle of summer and was centered around the 4th of July. You could absolutely feel the atmosphere and the wea......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on January 05, 2018

The middle book in the trilogy of when Shannara was still our earth. The events are leading up to apocalypse, can the Knight of the Word stop it? Not when he has denied his calling and the void is starting to win. Luckily he has an old friend watching his back. I didn't like this quite as much as the......more

Goodreads review by hotsake on March 05, 2022

3.5/5. This book was very frustrating, The pacing was good, the story itself was entertaining and the characters were likable but the big reveal was so frustratingly obvious from the first 50 pages that I kept getting annoyed.......more

Goodreads review by Jim on August 11, 2013

My rating is 3.5 stars. This novel is the second one of a trilogy. I recommend reading the first one to get a better understanding of this book. This story is set five years later and is about John Ross who no longer wants to be a Knight. The character Nest is back and this time she is trying to help......more


Quotes

“Superior to anything being written in the genre . . . Terry Brooks is one of a handful of fantasy writers whose work consistently meets the highest literary standards.”Rocky Mountain News

“[An] urban dark fantasy . . . Sharp and satisfying.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)