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| Book Title | First King of Shannara |
| Series | Heritage of Shannara |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Terry Brooks |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | 1997 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Moderate reading wear with noticeable spine creasing, edge wear, corner wear, and surface rubbing. Visible vertical crease and scuffing on the front cover with general shelf wear throughout. Binding appears solid and pages remain intact. A clean, readable copy. |
| Condition | Good |
Long before the descendants of Shea Ohmsford battled evil, the Four Lands faced their darkest hour. As the First Warlock Lord rises with an army of Skull Bearers and unimaginable dark magic, the last surviving Druid, Bremen, must gather unlikely heroes to forge a weapon capable of stopping him. Their desperate quest will lead to the creation of the legendary Sword of Shannara, setting in motion the events that shape the future of the Four Lands for generations to come.
EugeneBookStore Summary
First King of Shannara serves as the definitive origin story of the Shannara saga, revealing the creation of the Sword of Shannara and the fall of the original Druid Order. Terry Brooks expands the mythology of the Four Lands while connecting many of the mysteries from his earlier novels. It is an essential volume for both longtime Shannara fans and readers beginning their exploration of one of fantasy’s most enduring series.
Collector Notes
Originally published in hardcover in 1996, this Del Rey mass market paperback remains a favorite among collectors because it fills in the foundational history behind the original Shannara trilogy and the Heritage of Shannara series. It is often recommended as one of the best companion novels in the Shannara chronology.
