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The Wishsong of Shannara, Terry Brooks’ saga set in the Four Lands, centers on the struggle between ancient evil and the forces of good. The ancient source of darkness, Ildatch, sends its fear‑some Mord Wraiths to obliterate mankind. Only Druid Allanon retains the powerful wishsong, a magic that can make plants bloom instantaneously and change the color of trees. Faced with mortal peril, Allanon must safeguard the land while Ildatch plots to ensnare Brin in a deadly trap, setting the stage for an epic conflict between light and darkness.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Terry Brooks
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