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The elves of Cintra / Terry Brooks.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780345484116 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0345484118 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 379 p. : ill ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Del Rey, c2007.
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| General Note: | Sequel to: Armageddon's children. |
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| Subject: | Shannara (Imaginary place) > Fiction. Elves > Fiction. Magic > Fiction. Good and evil > Fiction. Seattle (Wash.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Apocalyptic fiction. Fantasy fiction. |
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Available copies
- 10 of 11 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Castlegar Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegar Public Library | SF VRO (Text) | 35146002386779 | Science Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2007 July #1
In a sequel as riveting as its postapocalyptic predecessor, Brooks meticulously draws out the threads running through Armageddon's Children (2006). Demonkind seems to be winning the war against humans and elves. The principal characters on the side of good are back in action, and when Hawk disappears in a flash of light after being thrown off the wall of one of the compounds, Knight of the Word Logan Tom finds himself caring for the group of street kids that Hawk had led as they fled south from a devastated Seattle. Unbeknownst to them, Hawk has been rescued by the King of the Silver River, who informs the boy that he is the Gypsy Morph, destined to lead thousands of children to the Promised Land. Meanwhile, stalked by a demon that wants to kill her, Knight of the Word Angel Perez teams with the young elf Kirisin and his warrior sister on a treacherous trek through the wilds in search of the long-lost, almost forgotten blue Elfstones needed for the desperate battle with Demonkind. Each of the youngsters matures and grows in power, making this a coming-of-age story as well as a thrilling adventure. As before, the third-person narrative shifts seamlessly from one group to the other as all make their way to the shores of the Columbia River. Copyright 2007 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2007 July #1
A handful of humans and Elves continue their battle against the demons in the moderately gripping middle volume of a post-apocalyptic fantasy trilogy that links the Shannara and the Word/Void series. At the close of the previous book, Hawk, the human-shaped gypsy morph with dormant, but undoubtedly vast, powers, and his friend, Tessa, were thrown off the walls of the Seattle compound. Thanks to some last-minute magic from an unknown source, they're only missing, not dead. Their friends, the band of street kids who call themselves the Ghosts, go on the road to find them, guided by Knight of the Word Logan Tom. Meanwhile, fellow Knight Angel Perez and her Faerie companion Ailie journey to the Elves of Cintra to help them find the long-missing Elfstones, key to saving the Elves from destruction. Unfortunately, Angel and Ailie's mission is hampered by the Elves' habitual mistrust of humans and by the machinations of a shapeshifting demon masquerading as an Elf.Brooks (Armageddon's Children, 2006, etc.) fans will enjoy the ride, as always; others will simply be confused. Copyright Kirkus 2007 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2007 July #1
In the near future, Earth lies in chaos as armies of monsters prey upon humans barricaded in fortresses and governments cease to exist. A few individuals attempt to fight against overwhelming odds. Logan Tom and Angel Perez, Knights of the Word, lead separate groups of refugees into the relative safety of forest and wilderness, where Angel's group meets the Elves of Cintra. In a separate journey, fugitives Hawk and Tessa encounter the King of the Silver River and the hope of rescue. Brooks's sequel to Armageddon's Children ties the many stories of the Shannara series together with the world of modern Earth, bringing together two popular story cycles in a surprising and ingenious fashion. Libraries should expect demand for the latest in a best-selling series that appeals to fantasy readers of all ages.
[Page 80]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2007 June #4
Extinction or survival? Brooks keeps readers hanging with the hair-raising second installment (after 2006's Armageddon's Children ) of a trilogy blending his bestselling Shannara and Void series. A plague-ridden future Earth faces annihilation from Void demons, once-men and other monstrous creatures. What chance do innocent children have? A pretty good chance when Logan Tom and Angel Perez, the last Knights of the Word, have pledged to defend them. Hawk, a child suffused with unpredictable magic, also helps the Seattle street kids called the Ghosts, but when he's whisked away to the magical Gardens of Life to learn of his heroic destiny, the kids come to depend on Logan and Cat, a part-lizard girl. Playing another important role is Kirisin, a Cintra elf hiding in the Oregon woods, who finds the blue Elfstones that can lead him to the powerful, myth-shrouded Loden Stone. Celebrating his 30th year as a professional writer, Brooks provides another fascinating group of characters tackling harrowing and inspiring life and death issues. (Aug.)
[Page 38]. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. - Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2007 October
In a desolate post-apocalyptic earth, several diverse groups struggle to survive as demons stalk the countryside. Logan Tom, Knight of the Word, arrives too late to avert Hawk's and Tessa's executions but continues his mission to guide a ragtag collection of children southward. Thrown from the compound walls by their executioners, Hawk, a Gypsy Morph, and Tessa disappear in a flash of white light. They waken in the Gardens of Life, where Hawk's destiny, "to lead his children to the Promised Land," is revealed by the King of the Silver River. In Cintra, Kirisin and his sister, Simralin, defy the Elven King, joining Angel Perez, another Knight of the Word, to locate the missing Loden Elfstone. The stone, wielded by Kirisin, one of the Chosen, will shield the Ellcrys, the elven tree that maintains the Forbidding and holds the demons at bay. The end leaves Tom unconscious, Simralin and Angel near death, Hawk assuming leadership and Kirisin in possession of the LodenPart of The Genesis of Shannara series, this continuation of Armageddon's Children (Del Rey, 2006) is reminiscent of the seemingly impossible quest of the Lord of the Rings. Permeated by sadness and despair, every chapter brings death and destruction, persistent plagues, deformed and mutilated children, ruined land and water. Brutality, sorrow, and pain pervade the pages. The only hope lies in the tenacity and expectation of the children and the dedication of their protectors. Although occasional flashbacks written in italics tend to interrupt the narrative, strong storytelling compels the reader forward.-Nancy K. Wallace 4Q 3P S A/YA Copyright 2007 Voya Reviews.
