Jarka Ruus (High Druid of Shannara, #1)
by Terry Brooks
Jarka Ruus by Terry Brooks holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 416 pages.
About Jarka Ruus
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Expect no end of wonders and suspense, no shortage of adventure and enchantment, as Terry Brooks begins the next extraordinary quest in the magical world of Shannara. . . .Twenty years have passed since Grianne Ohmsford denounced her former life as the dreaded Ilse Witch. Fulfilling the destiny predicted for her, she has established the Third Druid Council and dedicated herself to its goals of peace, harmony among the races, and defense of the Four Lands. But despite her devotion to the greater good as Ard Rhys, the High Druid of Paranor, Grianne still has bitter enemies. Even her few allies—chief among them her trusted servant Tagwen—know of the plots against her. But they could never anticipate the sudden, ominous disappearance of the Ard Rhys, in the dead of night and without a trace. Now Tagwen joins Grianne’s brave young nephew, Pen Ohmsford, and the wise, powerful elf Ahren Elessedil on a desperate and dangerous mission of search and rescue—to deliver the High Druid of Shannara from an unspeakable fate.BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Measure of the Magic.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Terry Brooks |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,017 |
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What genre is Jarka Ruus?
Jarka Ruus is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Jarka Ruus worth reading?
Based on 11K reader ratings, Jarka Ruus has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Jarka Ruus?
Jarka Ruus has 416 pages.
Who wrote Jarka Ruus?
Jarka Ruus was written by Terry Brooks. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Jarka Ruus?
The ISBN-13 for Jarka Ruus is 9780345483900.0.
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