Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks ushered in the modern era of fantasy with his 1977 epic fantasy release of The Sword of Shannara. It immediately climbed onto the New York Times best seller list. It was the first fantasy novel ever to do so. He has been giving us wonderful fantasy ever since.

The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Sword of Shannara Omnibus (Shannara Series)

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 true heir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rests the hope of all the races.