Bearers of the Black Staff
Published in 2010, Bearers of the Black Staff is an epic fantasy and fae fiction novel by Terry Brooks. Key subjects include knights and knighthood, magic, good and evil and elves.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.
It runs to roughly 440 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Bearers of the Black Staff
Co-existing peacefully for five hundred years after creating their magically protected valley, the surviving members of four non-demon races band together against frightening creatures that are penetrating the shield around their home. Sider Ament discovers unknown predators stalking the valley and realizes the magic that has protected the few survivors of humankind has faded, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Book #1
Quick answers
Who wrote Bearers of the Black Staff?
Bearers of the Black Staff was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 2010.
What genre is Bearers of the Black Staff?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is Bearers of the Black Staff?
The median edition has 440 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Bearers of the Black Staff?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Crystal Shard, Homeland and The Return of the King.
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