The Magic Kingdom of Landover Volume 1: Magic Kingdom For Sale SOLD! - The Black Unicorn - Wizard at Large

Terry Brooks

Aug 2009 · Magic Kingdom of Landover Book 1 · Sold by Del Rey

About this ebook

Capture the fantasy, thrills, and far-flung adventure of the first three novels in Terry Brooks’s enchanting Magic Kingdom of Landover series—now for the first time in one gripping volume.

Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday can’t fathom what lies ahead when he purchases Landover—a magical kingdom of chivalry and sorcery—from Meeks, the mysterious seller who placed the ad. Weary and jaded, Ben clings to the ad’s promise: “Escape into your dreams.” But Landover is not the enchanted idyll he expected.

The kingdom is in ruin. The barons refuse to recognize Ben as King, a dragon is decimating the countryside, and a demon lord has challenged any prospective ruler to a fatal duel. To make matters worse, the Paladin, renowned champion of the Kings of Landover, seems to be merely a legend.

Ben’s only allies are a bumbling court magician, a talking dog turned court scribe, and the beautiful Willow, who is part girl, part tree. With his friends in tow, Ben sets out to claim the throne. But when Meeks decides he wants Landover back, Ben will face supernatural foes of every stripe to prove himself worthy of the kingship. The question is: Can he survive?

Ratings and reviews

I grew up on these books and they still hold me with rapt attention, that being said, I do notice they are a little juvenile. Brooks' style was great when I was an early teen, but now 20-ish years later, it leaves a little to be desired. Still, I'll be buying the next volume soon.

The way he re describes everything in every book gets old and it gets old fast. I skipped a lot of pages because I didn't need to know what sterling silver looked like in book 3, and other things like that.

I thought it very useful to have 3 books in one volume. I have read these stories before and longed to get immersed in them again. Love the way that Terry Brooks tells stories and read them over and over again.

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.