The Sword of Shannara
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 103085 readers · 746 pages · ≈ 13 h 49 m · Moderate
What order should I read the The Sword of Shannara Trilogy series?
Read The Sword of Shannara first, then follow the publication order above — The Sword of Shannara.
How long does it take to read The Sword of Shannara?
About ≈ 13 h 49 m — 746 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Sword of Shannara?
746 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Sword of Shannara?
It sits on the Fantasy shelves.
Who wrote The Sword of Shannara?
Terry Brooks.
The Sword of Shannara Trilogy — reading order
- → The Sword of Shannara you are here
- 1 The Sword of Shannara (1976)