The Word & Void trilogy (which this is the first book) is a bridge between the post-apocalyptic world of Shannara (read my review for The Sword of Shannara) and this pre-apocalyptic world. We know it will happen by reading the Shannara books. John Ross sees it will happen. A world where technology reigns (which we know is how the original world ended in the Shannara books). A world where Demons control and persuade people (we know this will happen if you have read The Elfstones of Shannara). The main story concerns Nest Freemark, who lives in Hopewell, Illinois, where she is a guardian of Sinnissippi Park. She can see shadowy creatures called Feeders, who feed off of peoples souls. Enter into this town is John Ross, a Knight of the Word. He is like a druid of the Shannara world. He knows that Nest is headed for a terrible end, unless he can protect her. He also has figured out her secret. With him is a demon. The demon wants Nest and will use any means necessary, even manipulating a classmate to stalk her. He also wants to cause havoc by manipulating steel workers into blowing the town sky-high. It all culminates between a battle between good and evil. And Nest's world will never be the same.
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