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In Terry Brooks’ epic fantasy, a young man and his brother travel across the world of Shannara to find the magical Sword of Shannara. Only this mystical blade can defeat an evil overlord and his minions, driving the brothers into a perilous adventure filled with magic, elves, and druidic allies.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Terry Brooks
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