In the gripping conclusion to Terry Brooks' original Shannara trilogy, a new and ancient evil stirs, threatening to engulf the Four Lands in an eternal night. The enigmatic Druid Allanon, recognizing the dire peril, seeks out Brin Ohmsford, daughter of the legendary Wil Ohmsford. Brin bears the mysterious, formidable power of the Wishsong, a magic both beautiful and terrifying, capable of altering reality through song. Reluctantly, she joins Allanon on a perilous quest to confront the Ildatch, a dark tome of forbidden magic brought back to life by the sinister Mord Wraiths, who plot the utter destruction of all life. A chilling prophecy hangs over Brin, foretelling a fate far worse than death if the Ildatch ensnares her with its corrupting influence. As Brin's brother, Jair, embarks on his own desperate mission, the siblings must overcome their fears and harness their unique gifts to prevent the ultimate triumph of darkness and save their world from oblivion.
Critical Reception
"As the climactic third volume of the original Shannara series, 'The Wishsong of Shannara' cemented Terry Brooks' status as a master of epic fantasy, solidifying the saga's place as a cornerstone of the genre."