Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold!

Terry Brooks

Dec 2008 · Landover Book 1 · Sold by Del Rey

About this ebook

Here in his first non-Shannara novel, Terry Brooks has written a gripping story of mystery, magic, and adventure—sure to delight fantasy readers everywhere.

Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement has promised. But after he purchased it, Ben Holiday learned that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention.

The kingdom was in ruin. The Barons refused to recognize a king, and the peasants were without hope. A dragon was laying waste the countryside, while an evil witch plotted to destroy everything.

Ben's only followers were the incompetent Court Magician; Abernathy, the talking dog who served as Court Scribe; and the lovely Willow—but she had a habit of putting down roots in the moonlight and turning into a tree. The Paladin, legendary champion of the Kings of Landover, seemed to be only a myth and an empty suit of armor.

To put the final touch on the whole affair, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, had challenged all prospective Kings of Landover to duel to the death—a duel which no human could hope to win.

The task of proving his right to be King seemed hopeless. But Ben Holiday was stubborn. . . .

Ratings and reviews

Excellent book! Characters are so well developed as the story progresses. A very intelligent and fun story. I am so looking forward to continuing this series!

I first read this book in 1986. I have reread it seven times. The characters are just so fun to read. Abernathy is a hoot. It's a magic Kingdom and what's a magic Kingdom without a dragon. The dragon in this book is portrayed so skillfully that you can almost imagine yourself being at that scene. And then you have a wizard that can't get a spell right to save his life. The farie folk that you almost can see but because of the list you just can't quite catch a glimpse makes you wonder what's behind all that mist. You will enjoy this book as much as I have. For almost forty years it has delighted my spirit

This is an unbelievably unforgettable premise. I mean, could you just imagine? If you could buy the things dreams are made of… Combine this with a solid storyline with lots of plot twists to keep you on your toes and you have a winner. Brooks has created a magical land full of mythical being and dangers and rewards beyond your wildest imaginings. He brings the entire world to life, allowing you to do more than simply walk through it, you experience it. The characters definitely made this story. They were as magical as the land they lived in. Not only are there a myriad of humans, fairy creatures, and other being to get to know, but there were a number of personalities to fall in love with. There were certain characters who made me laugh every time they appeared, others who made me cringe. Above all, however, their plights all tugged at my heart. The main character took the cake. He was fantastic. He is one of those rare individuals who capture your heart, embodying everything that you want to be and all the weaknesses you see in yourself. This was a magical, enjoyable novel that brings Brooks’ world to life in a big way. I can’t wait to see what happens in Landover

About the author

Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.