Bloodfire Quest

2013 fantasy novel by Terry Brooks

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Bloodfire Quest is a 2013 fantasy novel by American writer Terry Brooks, the second book of the trilogy The Dark Legacy of Shannara. Released on March 12, 2013 by Del Rey Books, it continues the story of the Elfstones from Wards of Faerie.^[1]

Synopsis

The book follows several characters as they try to find a way to overcome the odds against them. Arlingfant has been named as the successor of the Ellcrys, a position that would require complete sacrifice.

Reception

Critical reception has been positive.^[2]^[3] Publishers Weekly gave a mostly positive review for Bloodfire Quest, praising Brooks's "sorcerous action, skilled characterizations, and rapid-fire storytelling twists".^[4] Kirkus Reviews also gave a positive review for the novel while stating that it did have some issues typical for the second novel in a trilogy.^[5]

References

^ "Review: Bloodfire Quest". Library Journal (Book Verdict). Retrieved 3 June 2013.
^ Review: Bloodfire Quest. Booklist. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
^ "Review: Bloodfire Quest". RT Book Reviews. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
^ "Fiction Review: Bloodfire Quest". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
^ "Review: Bloodfire Quest". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 3 June 2013.

Works by Terry Brooks

Shannara

Novels

Word & Void	Running with the Demon (1997) A Knight of the Word (1998) Angel Fire East (1999)
The Genesis of Shannara	Armageddon's Children (2006) The Elves of Cintra (2007) The Gypsy Morph (2008)
Legends of Shannara	Bearers of the Black Staff (2010) The Measure of the Magic (2011)
Prequel	First King of Shannara (1996)
Original Shannara Trilogy	The Sword of Shannara (1977) The Elfstones of Shannara (1982) The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
Heritage of Shannara	The Scions of Shannara (1990) The Druid of Shannara (1991) The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992) The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara	Ilse Witch (2000) Antrax (2001) Morgawr (2002)
High Druid of Shannara	Jarka Ruus (2003) Tanequil (2004) Straken (2005)
The Dark Legacy of Shannara	Wards of Faerie (2012) Bloodfire Quest (2013) Witch Wraith (2013)
The Defenders of Shannara	The High Druid's Blade (2014) The Darkling Child (2015) The Sorcerer's Daughter (2016)
The Fall of Shannara	The Black Elfstone (2017) The Skaar Invasion (2018) The Stiehl Assassin (2019) The Last Druid (2020)
Standalone	Dark Wraith of Shannara (2008 graphic novel)