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The Sword of Shannara

By Terry Brooks

By Terry Brooks

By Terry Brooks

By Terry Brooks

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By Terry Brooks
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Mass Market Paperback $9.99

Jul 12, 1983 | ISBN 9780345314253

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Oct 06, 2000 | ISBN 9780345444646

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Aug 26, 2003 | 375 Minutes

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Dec 20, 2002 | 1581 Minutes

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    About The Sword of Shannara

    The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone 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 trueheir 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 . .

    About The Sword of Shannara

    The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone 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 trueheir 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 . . .

    BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks’s The Measure of the Magic.

    About The Sword of Shannara

    The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone 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 trueheir 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 . .

    About The Sword of Shannara

    The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone 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 trueheir 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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    About Terry Brooks

    Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the… More about Terry Brooks

    About Terry Brooks

    Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the… More about Terry Brooks

    About Terry Brooks

    Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the… More about Terry Brooks

    About Terry Brooks

    Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the… More about Terry Brooks

    Product Details

    Category: Epic Fantasy | Science Fiction

    Mass Market Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Del Rey
    Jul 12, 1983 | 736 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780345314253

    Category: Epic Fantasy | Science Fiction

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Del Rey
    Oct 06, 2000 | 736 Pages | ISBN 9780345444646

    Category: Epic Fantasy | Science Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $12.95
    Published by Random House Audio
    Aug 26, 2003 | 375 Minutes | ISBN 9780739304273

    Category: Epic Fantasy | Science Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $32.50
    Published by Random House Audio
    Dec 20, 2002 | 1581 Minutes | ISBN 9780736698887

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