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A Knight of the Word

By: Terry Brooks
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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A no-holds-barred battle between Good and Evil....

Eight centuries ago, the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross - along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.

Then, after decades of service to the Word, an unspeakable act of violence shatters John Ross' weary faith. Haunted by guilt, he turns his back on his dread gift, settling down to build a normal life, untroubled by demons and nightmares.

But a fallen Knight makes a tempting prize for the Void, which could bend the Knight's magic to its own evil ends. And once the demons on Ross' trail track him to Seattle, neither he nor anyone close to him will be safe. His only hope is Nest Freemark, a college student who wields an extraordinary magic all her own. Five years earlier, Ross had aided Nest when the future of humanity rested upon her choice between Word and Void. Now Nest must return the favor. She must restore Ross' faith, or his life - and hers - will be forfeit....

©2001 Terry Brooks (P)2017 Random House Audio Action & Adventure Contemporary Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Urban Scary

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"[An] urban dark fantasy...Sharp and satisfying." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

"Superior to anything being written in the genre...Terry Brooks is one of a handful of fantasy writers whose work consistently meets the highest literary standards." (Rocky Mountain News)
Captivating Storyline • Relatable Characters • Multiple Plotlines • Well-balanced Pace • Enjoyable Progression
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loved how Terry Brooks brought magic to the northwest setting. And characters are the same and you meet new ones. Just wished the character stuck around Portland than just passing through.

great story

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The second book in the series starts out with a tale of the tragic hero who needs rescuing. Well tied in with the first book. This could stand on its own merit but helps alot if you are familiar with book one. At least for some a the climactic points in the book. A little bothered by different pronunciations of characters between 2 different orators. All in all a very good listen!

Drama, suspense, with a little twist

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I love Terry brooks a favorite for sure no question. I am hopeful for the sequel.

Wonderful

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Storyline took a while to get going and could be a little confusing, but everything wrapped up nicely in the end.

Good story

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i really enjoyed the character growth of John Ross and Nest Freemark. This story also seemed to have a different feel about it than previous ones I've listened to. I felt as if i was with John and Nest on this journey.

Best story yet in my opinion.

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Enjoyed the book immensely. The reader is clearly not a local, but reads well.

Scary how much this book relates to current events

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A great sequel to "Running with the Demon". Long live Terry Brooks! Mark Deakins does a great job narrating.

A great sequel to "Running with the Demon".

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great book mediocre narration. terry brooks is my favorite author. going through the series in chronological order.

great book mediocre narration

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Love this series so far! Great progression in story and characters while maintaining a well balanced pace. I look forward to the easy of Word and the Void series.

Great progression of reality to dystopia, A+

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I’m happy with the continued weaving of a long story! I’m enjoying this series. I’m looking forward to the next book.

Good Story

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