The Measure of the Magic

In the latest installment of Terry Brooks's Shannara saga, the prehistory of this epic fantasy unfolds as danger threatens a valley sanctuary that has stood for five centuries. With the protective magic deteriorating, Sider Ament entrusts the last black staff to young tracker Panterra Qu, who must now face an invasion from bloodthirsty trolls and a sinister conspiracy within the kingdom, following the murder of the Elf king. As he navigates these dual threats, Panterra must confront a terrifying adversary hell-bent on claiming the black staff and the life of its bearer.