NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this exciting first of a new fantasy trilogy bestseller Brooks effortlessly connects the Tolkieninfused magic of his Shannara books . . . with the urban postapocalyptic world of his Word and the Void series. . . . Longtime Brooks fans and newcomers will be riveted.Publishers Weekly starred review In our worlds near future civilization has fallen into terrifying chaos. Navigating the scarred landscape that once was America and guided by a powerful talisman Logan Tom has sworn an oath to seek out a remarkable being born of magic and destined to lead the final fight against darkness. In time Logans path will cross with others Angel Perez herself a survivor of deathdealing forces and a makeshift family of refugees forced to survive among street gangs mutants and marauders. Common purpose will draw Logan and his allies together. Their courage and convictions will be tested and their fates will be decided as their singular crusade begins to take back or lose forever the only world they have. Dynamic . . . compelling . . . mesmerizing . . . with a cliffhanger that leaves readers salivating for the sequel.Booklist starred review Strongly recommended . . . a transformative work.SFRevu show more