Good first book in the final series of Shannara. Characters are interesting and the subplots hold your interest without subtracting from the main plot. It's a shame that Terry Brooks is ending the series with these books but the whole Shannara story line has maybe run its gamut. Looking forward to the next book and the forthcoming books to end the series. Nice little tease in the middle of the book when a street urchin says his name is Shea Ohmsford. Looking forward to maybe seeing this young boy again in future books.