Readers will be excited about this news!
The Darkling Child by Terry Brooks is publishing sooner than planned! It was originally publishing in August. Then moved up to July. And now it is June 9, 2015!
The forthcoming Shannara novel is the sequel to The High Druid’s Blade, a story told from the point of view of Paxon Leah, wielder of his forebear’s ancient magic sword. Here is more about the book:
From New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks comes a thrilling stand-alone novel in his legendary Shannara series—the perfect place for new readers to begin.
After taking up his enchanted sword against the dark sorcerer Arcannen, Paxon Leah has become the sworn protector of the Druid order. Now a critical hour is at hand, as a beloved High Druid nears the end of her reign and prepares to pass from the mortal world to the one beyond. There is little time for Paxon to mourn his friend and benefactor before duty summons him. For in a distant corner of the Four Lands, the magic of the wishsong has been detected. Paxon must accompany a Druid emissary to find its source—and ensure the formidable power is not wielded by the wrong hands.
But danger is already afoot in the village of Portlow. Gentle traveling minstrel Reyn Frosch possesses the uncanny gift, and curse, of the wishsong. And now his coveted abilities have captured the malevolent interest of none other than Arcannen—whose quest for power is exceeded only by his thirst for vengeance. The lone survivor of a brutal assault on a notorious pirate city, the sorcerer is determined to retaliate against the Federation’s elite military guard—and use the devastating power of the wishsong as his ultimate weapon. All that remains is to convince a reluctant Reyn Frosch, who is determined never to use his power again . . . but perhaps the sorcerer’s bewitching female apprentice can turn the minstrel’s head and twist his will.
In the clash between mortal might and black magic, it is once again up to Paxon Leah, the High Druid’s Blade, to defend the people of the Four Lands against a perfidious evil.
The Darkling Child by Terry Brooks will now publish on June 9, 2015!
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7 responses to “THE DARKLING CHILD: Publishing June 9, 2015”
Publishers don’t decide release dates in a vacuum. One might wonder if this is related to, oh, trailers for the TV Elfstones series being released? No matter, one month of less waiting sounds good to me.
As usual Shawn you give us great news, and I sure hope our story is done far better than what Jackson did with the hobbit. I’d love to have permissions to re-edit it. though I have faith in Terry. do you get to go on location for the shoot at all?
Oh and happy holidays Bud.
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When will pre sales start for The Darkling Child?
Probably in early February. 🙂
I must say I have loved all of Terry Brooks Shannara books, I have read them a dozen time each. I can not wait for this new book. I am eager and excited about it. Thank you so much for making it earlier then later.