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The Black

by Terry Brooks

The Black Elfstone. Del Rey: Ballantine. (Fall of Shannara, Bk. 1). Jun. 2017. 336p. ISBN 9780553391480. $28; ebk. ISBN 9780553391497. FANTASY

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After launching one of the most popular fantasy series 40 years ago with The Sword of Shannara, Brooks concludes the "Shannara" books with this first installment of a final quartet. After generations of peace, mysterious invaders attack the Four Lands.—MM

Reviewed by Megan M. McArdle , Jun 15, 2017

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