Dark Wraith of Shannara, by Terry Brooks

Fans of classic fantasy have reason to be excited. Terry Brooks has gone back to the world of Shannara in graphic novel form. Dark Wraith of Shannara tells the story of the further adventures of Jair Ohmsford, last seen in The Wishsong of Shannara. This new book is crammed full of witches, magic, wolves, lizardmen, and romance (feel free to shut your eyes for the last part). It is a little confusing jumping into the book if you don’t know anything about the series, but the characters and action are introduced early in the book. The last section of the book gives a bonus insider’s look into how the novel was put together, with the addition of concept sketches for the major actors. Definitely a good read for any fantasy fan, or for anyone who wants to know how a graphic novel is put together.

This book is recommended for TEEN readers, ages 16 and up.