BlackThorn
Derivative fantasy not-so-loosely based on Lord of the Rings.Mysterious wizard - check
Out of their depth main character - check
Mysterious ranger type that the main character instinctively trusts - check
Evil baddy who was supposed to have been killed but isn't - check
...And who comes back to bring a new reign of terror - check
Ancient living forest - check
Monster from the old times - check
You get the picture. Not as glaringly a rip-off as Sword of Shannara, but still predictable.
For all that, it passed the commute to and from work.
Kindle version could have used a proof read. Odd capital letters (visit an Inn rather than an inn) and commas either appearing where they shouldn't, or not being where they should.
