The Sword of Shannara: Volume 1

· The Shannara Chronicles Book 1 · Sold by Del Rey
4.6
87 reviews
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About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
87 reviews
Dan Hollingshead
October 28, 2015
I wonder if his later books were better, but not enough to actually buy and read them. I only made it about 20% through this. Even if it wasn't a typical fantasy genre cliche, the writing was too poor to put up with.
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Claq Dennis
September 24, 2017
Tolkien ripoff as far as I'm concerned. Just could not get into it found it boring and plodding I just skipped to the end in the end. Will not be reading other books in series.
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A Google user
October 25, 2017
I'm Rating this book than it should be rated. It should be rated 5000000000000000000000000000000 stars. I've said I loved books beb. Es in my top every, #top 10, or just my favorites list. But this is my all time absolute favorite enough the univers. Nothing can beat this book, name Cassandra Clare, Not christopher Paolini, Not even Rick Riordan can do a bitter job than this. This book will always have my heart. This book even gave my my favorite character in litterary History, Menion Leah. If I picked all my favorite characters from all the books I've read, Menion would be on the very top, with Allannon close behind. The events, the chory, the character, The The danger, The power of truth, The amazing narration, The love Loyalty and friendship of Menion Leah to the people he cares about. Sh,'s destiny, Allannon, The jerney and Friends made along the way, The magic, The Bravery all the character deminstrated, The story itself, and The times I spent laughing. These are just some of the things I love about this book. If you have not read it yet, should have better start now. Or you will miss the best read of your life. Get this book now. It's a MUST MUST MUST MUST MUST MUST MUST HAVE book.
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About the author

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 Pacific Northwest.

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