Bestselling author Terry Brooks has an eye for talent.
Of course I would say that. He hired me, didn't he? Ha! Maybe that just means his opinions are circumspect when it comes to people. But when it comes to books and writing, he is usually unflappable in his ability to spot great books and writing talent. He has forced me to read The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, The Briar King by Greg Keyes, The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence, and any number of other great tales, long before they became bestsellers.
The newest book he wants me to read? The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman.
From Terry Brooks, concerning The Magician's Land and accompanying trilogy books:
"Even though I am touching on familiar territory here, I want to recommend Lev Grossman’s fantasy trilogy - The Magicians, The Magician King and The Magician’s Land. This is very adult stuff and not for younger readers, but from mid teens upwards, it’s fine. It is such a well constructed and well written story I cannot say enough good things about it. As stories go, I admire this one greatly. It is one of those rare cases when I can say that this is a set of books I wish I had written. You would do well to give it a try." My rating: 5 of 5 starsView all of Terry's Goodreads reviews HERE! The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman is in fine bookstores now! Get reading!
