The Darkling Child

In Terry Brooks's stand-alone novel set in the Shannara universe, Paxon Leah is called upon to protect a powerful magic source and confront emerging threats linked to the wishsong—a rare gift with dangerous potential. As danger unfolds in Portlow and beyond, allegiances and motives intertwine in a world rich with magic and intrigue. This story offers both a fresh entry point for new readers and a compelling addition for longstanding fans of Brooks’s legendary fantasy series.