Witches Brew (Abridged) Audiobook, by Terry Brooks Play Audiobook Sample

Witches' Brew (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Dick Hill Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2010 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Fifth Book in the Magic Kingdom of Landover series

Former Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday was proud and happy. And why not? The Magic Kingdom of Landover, which he ruled as High Lord, was finally at peace, and he and his wife, the sylph Willow, could watch their daughter Mistaya grow.

And grow she did - shooting through infancy in months, learning to walk and to swim in the same week. Mistaya had been born a seedling, nourished by soils from Landover, Earth, and the fairy mists, come into being in the dank, misty deadness of the Deep Fell. With dazzling green eyes that cut to the soul, she was as lovely as her mother, and Ben wanted nothing more than to enjoy his daughter's childhood and his peaceful kingdom forever. But his idyll was interrupted when Rydall, a king of lands beyond the fairy mist, assembled armies on Landover's border and threatened to invade unless Ben was able to defeat Rydall's seven champions.

Some counseled the High Lord to refuse Rydall's challenge, but Holiday could not, for Mistaya had been snatched from her guardians by foul magic. And Rydall held the key to her fate.

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"This book operates on the premise that a fairy child would grow quickly, which is reverse of all other 'fairy tales' that I have ever read. That said, it is an engrossing tale of wickedness attempting to overtake and subvert that most precious of things - a childs love for its parents. "

— Doris (5 out of 5 stars)

Witches' Brew Listener Reviews

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

    " Read the whole series, magical, funny and charming. "

    — Willowrowan, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the 5th book in the series and I really enjoyed it. I think it helped that I took a couple of months off from when I read the first four books. I read the first four books pretty close together and got sick of the characters. Now while reading the 5th book, it was fun to reconnect. "

    — Krista, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book finished strong, but most of the way through it was pretty tedious. Overall, this is a good series, but not great. I still prefer Shannara over Landover any day of the week. "

    — Jonathan, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another enjoyable entry in the Landover series. I have really enjoyed this series, and I hope Brooks pens more in this series after the next entry. "

    — Andy, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My second favorite Landover novel. "

    — Chris, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " God this little girl is an irritating addition to the cast of characters! "

    — Gerry, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow, cannot believe I have read 5 books in this series. Actually, I listened to all of them on audiobook format and I loved the reader and the writer. "

    — Lesley, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " great story, Terry becomes a master story teller "

    — Gemma, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good ending to the "Magic Kingdom of Landover" series. I enjoyed it. It wasn't the most powerful series or memorable, but it kept my interest. "

    — Lisa, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A quick read. Simple fantasy story with great creatures. "

    — Roxann, 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good stuff! =) This book definitely isn't as good as the Tangle Box, but it's still enjoyable. Even though this series is pretty old, I still want him to write another one that takes place a few years after Witche's Brew so Abernathy can be changed back to his normal self and marry Elizabeth! "

    — Askavi, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I first read Terry Brooks when I was in Junior High....He was better than JRR Tolkien to me! fantastic epic story of good vs evil !!! "

    — Heather, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A ripping yarn! Good escapist reading. The Landover series has been an enjoyable one to read (and listen to). This story maintained dramatic tension and humor. The series is mostly lighthearted, and includes morals on love and loyalty. "

    — Dave, 8/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has many suspenses. "

    — Eddie, 5/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read. I liked this one better than the others though. definetly read them in order or it wont make sense. "

    — Jodee, 4/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " #5 in Landover series. Mistaya found out she had witches power. Nightshade taught her all about her skills and tried to get Mistaya to kill her own father. This was a very good one and I need to read the last in the series to find out how the ending plays out. "

    — Connie, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ben and Willow's daughter, Mistaya, matures with abnormal quickness and is kidnapped by the witch Nightshade. Meanwhile, Rydall, King of the Marnhull, challenges Ben for control of Landover. Abernathy and Questor Thews return to Earth, where Abernathy visits Elizabeth, now an attractive teenager. "

    — Debbie, 10/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this series. The whole concept was extremely creative and I really liked the characters. I also liked the way Terry Brooks was able to kind of blend science fiction and fantasy together. "

    — Crazy, 9/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good, quick read. Fun, simplistic fantasy story - just make sure you have read the first four. "

    — Heather, 4/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Last of the five in the series until the next one is released in a month. Pretty good series, they are working on a movie should be good. "

    — Brian, 1/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Magic Kingdom of Landover Series enhanced my pre-teen/early teen existence. I loved them, and fondly remember the clever plot turns--rich descriptions and utter immersion. "

    — Shannon, 12/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The cover is what attracted me years ago but the story kept me entertained. "

    — Antonio, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This 5th in Landover series was awesome. Mistaya accelerates both mentally & physically- reminds me of the *star child* of the *lizard aliens* from the TV series/movie "V" but loved the entire twisting/turns just when you don't thing there's anymore. "

    — Detective, 1/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. There were a few parts that I was bored with, but for the most part it was great. I'm really happy Quester didn't end up dying, he's a great character and made a great sacrifice in this book. As did Abernathy. Very satisfying ending. "

    — Tranylle, 8/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A quick read. Simple fantasy story with great creatures. "

    — Roxann, 7/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A ripping yarn! Good escapist reading. The Landover series has been an enjoyable one to read (and listen to). This story maintained dramatic tension and humor. The series is mostly lighthearted, and includes morals on love and loyalty. "

    — Dave, 6/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read the whole series, magical, funny and charming. "

    — Willowrowan, 5/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I first read Terry Brooks when I was in Junior High....He was better than JRR Tolkien to me! fantastic epic story of good vs evil !!! "

    — Heather, 4/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good, quick read. Fun, simplistic fantasy story - just make sure you have read the first four. "

    — Heather, 8/31/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read. I liked this one better than the others though. definetly read them in order or it wont make sense. "

    — Jodee, 6/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good stuff! =) This book definitely isn't as good as the Tangle Box, but it's still enjoyable. Even though this series is pretty old, I still want him to write another one that takes place a few years after Witche's Brew so Abernathy can be changed back to his normal self and marry Elizabeth! "

    — Askavi, 1/12/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Last of the five in the series until the next one is released in a month. Pretty good series, they are working on a movie should be good. "

    — Brian, 11/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a nice sequel to a long series of yet another superb fantasy world to consume the reader. (thats a good thing =) "

    — Alex, 9/4/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought all of the Landover novels were great including this one. It was through this series that I was able to learn to appreciate fantasy and science-fiction. I had never thought I would ever be interested in reading a book of that genre but Terry Brooks proved me wrong. "

    — Megan, 6/21/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My second favorite Landover novel. "

    — Chris, 4/28/2008

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 Dick Hill

Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.