Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold!

By: Terry Brooks

Narrated by: Jeremy Arthur

Here in his first non-Shannara novel, Terry Brooks has written a gripping story of mystery, magic, and adventure—sure to delight fantasy readers everywhere.

Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement has promised. But after he purchased it, Ben Holiday learned that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention.

The kingdom was in ruin. The Barons refused to recognize a king, and the peasants were without hope. A dragon was laying waste the countryside, while an evil witch plotted to destroy everything.

Ben's only followers were the incompetent Court Magician; Abernathy, the talking dog who served as Court Scribe; and the lovely Willow—but she had a habit of putting down roots in the moonlight and turning into a tree. The Paladin, legendary champion of the Kings of Landover, seemed to be only a myth and an empty suit of armor.

To put the final touch on the whole affair, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, had challenged all prospective Kings of Landover to duel to the death—a duel which no human could hope to win.

The task of proving his right to be King seemed hopeless. But Ben Holiday was stubborn. . . .

great!

loved this book !! Terry Brooks is a great writer !! I can't wait to start next book!

The joy of being a kid again at middle age

Narration was very well done. Methodically delivered.

The first time I heard about Terry Brooks Magic Kingdom For Sale was when I was 13/14. Not much for fantasy books then or now - the characters, writing and reality of this story really spoke to me as a boy & now as an adult quietly fighting against complacency and fear of mediocrity. It’s about hope, good vs bad, and how decisions all add up to a journey with which one was already destined to fulfill. A romantics version of happiness; learning how to be comfortable in change.

Nearly 28 years later I find myself

A must listen for fantasy lovers!

I read the series years ago, and I enjoyed listening to the first book and will continue with the rest.

Good story

I remembered this book from my youth and listened to it with my daughter over several months when we ran errands. It was great to enter a bit of nostalgia with her and relive it with her.

I had forgotten some of the language which caught me by surprise but nevertheless I appreciated the book, especially the last fourth.

The reader brought the characters to life.

This was a book I read years and years ago when I was much younger and before there were audio books- wonderful to revisit it!