The Wishsong of Shannara: Original Shannara Trilogy, Book 3 (Abridged) Audiobook, by Terry Brooks Play Audiobook Sample

The Wishsong of Shannara: Original Shannara Trilogy, Book 3 (Abridged) Audiobook

The Wishsong of Shannara: Original Shannara Trilogy, Book 3 (Abridged) Audiobook, by Terry Brooks Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Theodore Bikel Publisher: Phoenix Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 1999 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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In Book 3 of the Shannara Trilogy, the Ildatch, the ancient source of evil, stirs to life and sends Mord Wraiths to destroy mankind. Allanon, the Druid, seeks the help of Brin Ohmsford to break through Ildatch's protection - for she holds the power of the wishsong, which can turn trees from green to autumn gold. Brin joins Allanon reluctantly...but her brother Jair soon learns that Brin is in danger, and only he can save her. He sets out into the very heart of danger, while the Ildatch seek to lure Brin into a fate worse than death.

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"The third greatest book in the Shannara universe explores the origins of evil and the dark magic that spawns it. But it was hard for me because it was finally the end of my favorite character out of any book Allanon. That dude was just always there when the world started going to shit and the Shannara universe never really recovers from his loss."

— Matt (5 out of 5 stars)

The Wishsong of Shannara: Original Shannara Trilogy, Book 3 Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first "big" book I ever read...outside the bible of course. "

    — Uncious, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Once again, Brooks scored big. This was a page-turner just like the first two. . . --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie. "

    — David, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Silly but fun. Predictable but entertaining. "

    — Angela, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a great author. If you are going to read them start with the first one - "First King of Shannara" because all the others follow the story line. My teenage granddaughter is hooked on them also. So far I have read 11 of his Shannara books. "

    — Linda, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty much the same plot as the 2 first ones in the series, although I think it gets a little better every time. Next one needs to provide something new though if I'm going to continue reading the series. "

    — Magnus, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this story because it was mostly about of quest of the main character discovering who she is. "

    — Leigh, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although this is my least favorite of this trilogy, it is still an action packed fantasy steeped in the war between good and evil. "

    — Shauna, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Disappointingly similar to the preceding Shannara novels. "

    — Ike, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " was great! the first one was my favorite but this one was my second favorite. loved the storyline characters everything. great read "

    — Connor, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Favorite single book of all time... "

    — Jim, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really need to go back and reread this series. I've read the book twice, but remember very, very little about it. "

    — Jill, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " its been a while but I loved this series "

    — Noah, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Same formula: an unlikely hero, a team of interesting characters surround that hero to help him/her in quest, insurmountable odds, etc... Very creative landscapes and antagonists always make this formula work. "

    — Scott, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my favorite of the first three Shannara books. Brin's epic moral struggle with the uses of her magic is well-told and makes this story really stand out in my mind. "

    — Steve, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Shannara Series is just like lord of the rings. It's so awesome. There are so many adventures and you don't want to stop reading. "

    — Anna, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one was a great closer for the original series. I liked the fact that the main character was young and had to learn his skill in magic. "

    — Boyd, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've been reading these books ever since i started high school. they are really good, and if you like fantasy i highly recommend them to you. this book wasn't my favorite but i did enjoy it. "

    — Cody, 8/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " was a good end dident find it as griping as the last 2 but still loved it "

    — Simon, 4/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Slightly more grittier versions of Tolkien. Otherwise, wholly similar. "

    — Dev, 5/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite of the Trilogy. Great read. "

    — Dave, 4/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read these as a starry eyed teenager so take my reviews with a grain of salt if your're not a fantasy lover. "

    — Alex, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My fave of the Shannara books. Garet Jax is my hero !!! "

    — Jay, 3/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Classic. Do you think Brin is real? "

    — Joey, 2/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Oh I felt cheated!!! He spends all this time buildign up a battle for the ages and the audience doesn't even get to see it. Lame! "

    — Sabrena, 2/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just loved this series - old as it is, it's still a great read. I'll be moving on to the Heritage of Shannara series........... "

    — Kathy, 1/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Very disappointing book, especially after the speactacular Elfstones. "

    — Rod, 12/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A little too much of the same thing but a strong ending should give this 3.5 stars in the trilogy finale "

    — Troy, 10/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just as good as the first two in this series. "

    — Lilly-Anne, 10/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Re-read this while being home for the past week. I've always loved the Shannara books and this one doesn't disappoint in any way. Fun story, adds a few new parts to the Shannara series. "

    — Brian, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great follow-up to the Sword. "

    — Gena, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The final book of this trilogy is a darker novel than the earlier ones. "

    — Terry, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " When I read these books as a kid they were some of my favorites. Now that I look at books differently these books are starting to push me away. They are boring for me and I don't know if I will be able to read the rest of the series. So many other books out there. "

    — Craig, 12/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good, although it took me forever because my kindle made me keep on drifting off into dream land... not the book, of course. No, the book was incredible. It's just I'd been reading on my Kindle for forever and... Nevermind. "

    — Katniss, 12/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Once again, Brooks scored big. This was a page-turner just like the first two. . . --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie. "

    — David, 12/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved the whole series. Imaginative, fun. Elfstones was the best. "

    — Joe, 11/21/2010

About Terry Brooks

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 is a recipient of the 2017 World Fantasy Association’s Life Achievement Award. His novels Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word were chosen by the Rocky Mountain News as two of the best fantasy novels of the twentieth century.

About Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel (1924–2015) was an award-winning stage and screen actor, an activist for civil rights and progressive causes worldwide, and a singer whose voice won him critical acclaim. Some of his credits include The Defiant Ones, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, and Fiddler on the Roof.