If you have not read the first book in this trilogy do not fret. Brooks has done a fantastic job of re-introducing every character in the novel. However, if you have read the first novel the first few chapters may seem a little slow and not interesting, but as you read on the story explodes with action. With stunning description and fantastic characters this novel was a fantastic sequel to the first fantasy.

This is one book I never wanted to put down. The plot is great, and almost completely original, and the story sucks you in from the beginning. There is great character development and well-written action sequences. I was sorry when I finished this book. A definite must-read.

This sequel to Running with the Demons, was disappointing. Although Running wasn't anywhere near the caliber of the Sword of Shannara series, it kept my interest and was very different from the setting of Brooks' other novels. Knight of the Word however, was even more disappointing. The "fantasy" parts of the book were captivating, but the stuff inbetween about John Ross's job was boring. And the preaching about the homeless was so out of place - it stuck out like a sore thumb. Not to minimize the tradegy of the homeless, but this was not the place to preach about it. The novel's redemption was the ending. Fortunately, the ending did not disappoint and I actually couldn't put it down. Let's hope that Brooks doesn't find another cause to preach about in the next sequel.