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. His Shannara series has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most popular fantasy epics of all time. The first book in the series, The Sword of Shannara, was published in 1977. It took Terry seven years to write the book, and it was an instant hit, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for five months. In 2026, Terry will return to Shannara with co-author Delilah S. Dawson in the new novel Brona. Terry Brooks lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.