Terry Brooks is a best-selling American author of epic fantasy novels. His Shannara series is one of the most popular and successful fantasy series of all time. Brooks has sold over 21 million copies of his books worldwide.
Terry Brooks was born on January 8, 1944, in Sterling, Illinois, USA
He published his first book, The Sword of Shannara, in 1977, which became an instant bestseller
The Sword of Shannara was the first fantasy novel to appear on the New York Times bestseller list
Since then, Brooks has published over 30 books in the Shannara series and related sub-series
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The Sword of Shannara Trilogy is a set of three books: The Sword of Shannara, The Elfstones of Shannara, and The Wishsong of Shannara. It tells the story of a young man named Shea Ohmsford who discovers that he is the only person who can wield the Sword of Shannara, a powerful weapon that can defeat the evil Warlock Lord and his army of monsters.
The Heritage of Shannara Series is a set of four books that continues the story of the Shannara family. It follows the descendants of the Ohmsfords and their quest to restore the Druid Council and defeat the Shadowen.
The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Trilogy is a set of three books that follows the journey of the airship Jerle Shannara and its crew to discover the lost magic of a vanished age.
Terry Brooks is known for his epic fantasy novels, particularly the Shannara series.
Many readers recommend starting with The Sword of Shannara, as it is the first book in the series and introduces the world and characters.
There are over 30 books in the Shannara series, including sub-series and standalone novels.
Yes, Terry Brooks has won several awards for his writing, including the World Fantasy Award, the SFWA Grand Master Award, and the Bram Stoker Award.
The Shannara series is generally recommended for readers aged 14 and up due to its mature themes and occasional violence.