| Book Title | The Second Book of Swords |
| Series | Book of Swords |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Fred Saberhagen |
| Publisher | Tor Fantasy |
| Published | 1985 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
| Condition Notes | Reader's Copy mass market paperback. The covers exhibit heavy shelf wear, with pronounced edge wear, corner wear, spine creasing, and rubbing. There are stress marks along the spine and noticeable wear around the cover edges. Despite the cosmetic wear, the binding appears intact, making this a serviceable reading copy. |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
The twelve magical swords forged by the gods continue to shape the destiny of the world. As kingdoms rise and fall in pursuit of these legendary weapons, new heroes emerge while old enemies seek unimaginable power. The divine contest grows increasingly dangerous as the swords reveal both miraculous gifts and devastating curses.
EugeneBookStore Summary
The Second Book of Swords continues Fred Saberhagen’s acclaimed fantasy saga with larger battles, deeper political intrigue, and the growing mythology surrounding the Twelve Swords of Power. Rich world-building and memorable characters make this an outstanding continuation of one of fantasy’s classic epic series.
Collector Notes
This original Tor mass market paperback is one of the early individual editions that many collectors seek to complete a matching set of the original Book of Swords novels. While omnibus editions are available, these original printings remain desirable for their classic 1980s fantasy cover artwork and nostalgic appeal.


