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Word & Void #2: A Knight of the Word by Terry Brooks

Book Title A Knight of the Word
Series Word & Void
Genre Fantasy
Author Terry Brooks
Publisher Del Rey Books
Published June 28, 1999
Pages 408
Format Mass Market Paperback
Condition Notes

Moderate reading and shelf wear with edge wear, corner wear, light cover scuffing, and spine creasing consistent with normal use. Binding appears solid and pages are clean. A nice reading copy.

Condition Good
Synopsis

John Ross has spent years serving as a Knight of the Word, battling the unseen forces of the Void that seek to corrupt humanity. As the struggle intensifies, he must join forces once again with Nest Freemark to stop a terrifying evil from unleashing chaos upon the modern world. Their choices will shape the future—and unknowingly set the stage for the distant events of the Shannara saga.

EugeneBookStore Summary

A Knight of the Word is the second novel in Terry Brooks’ acclaimed Word & Void trilogy, blending contemporary urban fantasy with supernatural suspense. Originally presented as a modern fantasy series, the trilogy was later revealed to be the direct prequel to Brooks’ legendary Shannara universe, making these books essential reading for longtime fans.

Collector Notes

Published in 1999, this Del Rey mass market paperback is part of the original Word & Void trilogy, which was later integrated into the larger Shannara chronology through the Genesis of Shannara series. Early editions remain popular with collectors completing Brooks’ interconnected fantasy universe.