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The Book of Swords is a series of twelve swords with magical enhancements and often serious drawbacks. The stories are well-written with plot twists and conflicts for the protagonist to overcome. Fans of quests, fantasy adventures, or science fiction may enjoy this book and the series.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Fred Saberhagen
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[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Books_of_Swords
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[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Books_of_Swords
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