Books like The sword of Shannara trilogy by Terry Brooks
The Sword of Shannara trilogy opens a vast, enduring fantasy world created by Terry Brooks. The first book centers on half‑elf Shea Ohmsford, the last of the Shannara lineage, who must wield the legendary Sword of Shannara to thwart the revival of the Warlock Lord. The second installment, The Elfstones of Shannara, follows Wil Ohmsford and the elven girl Amberle as they protect the dying Ellcrys tree and its seeds from the relentless Reaper, while the final book, The Wishsong of Shannara, sees Druid Allanon seek Brin Ohmsford—who alone bears the magic of the Wishsong—to complete a dangerous quest that could keep an ancient, swirling Evil at bay.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Terry Brooks
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