The Darkling Child : the Defenders of Shannara
Aug 26, 2015, updated Mar 17, 2025
Terry Brooks reinvigorated the fantasy genre way back in 1977 with his first novel, The Sword of Shannara, and since then, he’s extended and enhanced his storyline with almost 30 New York Times best sellers.
The Darkling Child: the Defenders of Shannara, is yet another exhilarating tale of adventure, legend and wonder, that confirms, yet again, Brook’s status as of fantasies most consummate and winning storytellers.
Dark, thrilling, and deftly drawn, this stand alone book – the second in the Defenders series – will delight new readers with its fantastical story and gratify the hearts and minds of long-time devotees.
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This smartly written return to the world of Shannara, finds Brooks, overflowing with imagination and heart as fans have come to expect, but he also loves a twist and this one is delightfully delivered.
This time, the action revolves around Paxon Leah, the High Blade and defender of the Druid order, who wields the legendary weapon, the Sword of Leah.
When unexplained magic is detected, Paxon must investigate Reyn; a boy whose music has manifested the peculiar magic of the wishsong. But menace lurks, and the dark sorcerer Arcannen, has sworn revenge against his nemesis, Leah, and to evilly corrupt Reyn’s magic and use it against the Four Lands. To prevent evil triumphing over good, Paxon, accompanied by the Druid Avelina, must defeat the sorcerer.
An enchanting tale, brimming with intrigue, imagination and magic, The Darkling Child, guarantees another dependable fantasy read in the well-constructed world of Shannara.