The Sword of Shannara

By Terry Brooks

Book #1 in the The Sword of Shannara series

A half-elf must wield a legendary sword to stop a resurrected evil.

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656 pages· 228,852 words

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In the tranquil Shady Vale, half-elf Shea Ohmsford's quiet life shatters when the Warlock Lord rises, threatening all existence. Only the Sword of Shannara can defeat this darkness, but it requires a true heir. As the last of his bloodline, Shea must embrace his destiny and embark on a perilous quest. Will he unlock the sword's power in time to save the world? Dive into an epic journey of magic, myth, and adventure where the fate of all races hangs in the balance.

From the publisher

The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has become one of the most popular fantasy tales of all time. Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake. The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a true heir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rests the hope of all the races. Thus begins the enthralling Shannara epic, a spellbinding tale of adventure, magic, and myth.

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