The Word & The Void series by Terry Brooks is an engaging urban fantasy that seamlessly blends the everyday world of contemporary America with epic battles between good and evil. It's set primarily in Illinois in the late 20th and early 21st century and follows two main characters, John Ross, a Knight of the Word, and Nest Freemark, a young girl with extraordinary powers. Together, they face dark, demonic forces to prevent the apocalyptic visions that haunt John's dreams from becoming reality. Across three compelling books, you'll witness the intense and emotional journey where ordinary settings become the backdrop for an epic showdown, making you care deeply for the characters and their intertwined fates. It's a captivating read that combines modern-day settings with mythical elements, bringing a refreshing twist to the classic good versus evil narrative.

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Running with the Demon

Book 1Published 1997

Running with the Demon

by Terry Brooks

The sequel to "Running with the Demon." John Ross inherited the daunting legacy of the first Knight of the Word eight centuries ago: to combat the demonic evil of the Void. His faith shattered by unspeakable violence, Ross tries to build a normal lif... Read more

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A Knight of the Word

Book 2Published 1998

A Knight of the Word

by Terry Brooks

The sequel to the best-selling Running with the Demon continues the time-travel, good- versus-evil story of Welshman John Ross, possessor of the black runestaff, as he confronts a supernatural evil. Read more

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Angel Fire East

Book 3Published 1999

Angel Fire East

by Terry Brooks

For use in schools and libraries only. John Ross continues his battle with the demonic forces of the Void as Hopewell, Illinois, once again becomes the scene of an epic showdown. Read more

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