The Skaar Invasion: Book Two of the Fall of Shannara

''TERRY''S PLACE IS AT THE HEAD OF THE FANTASY WORLD'' Philip Pullman

Following The Black Elfstone comes the second book in the triumphant four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy.

Tensions in the Four Lands are high. The mysterious force that laid waste to Paranor has revealed a more human face. While some gain a new understanding of the invaders and what they are after, others continue their existing quests even as the peril rises. For what looked to be a formidable invading force proves only the forerunner of a much vaster army - one that is now marching against the Four Lands in all its fury.

''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss

''I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara'' Peter V. Brett

''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks