
The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)
Terry Brooks's The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series) (1996) is an epic fantasy novel.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 28 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.
It runs to roughly 480 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)
Horrified by the misuse of magic they had witnessed during the First War of the Races, the Druids at Paranor devoted themselves to the study of the old sciences, from the period before the collapse of civilization a thousand years before. Only the Bremen and a few trusted associates still studied the arcane arts. And for his persistence, Bremen found himself outcast, avoided by all but the few free-thinkers among the Druids.But his removal from Paranor was not altogether a terrible thing, for Bremen learned that dark forces were on the move from the Northlands. That seemingly invincible armies of trolls were fast conquering all that lay to their south. That the scouts for the army--and its principal assassins--were Skull Bearers, disfigured and transformed Druids who had fallen prey to the seductions of the magic arts. And that at the heart of the evil tide was an archmage and former Druid named Brona!Using the special skills he had acquired through his own study of Magic, Bremen was able to penetrate the huge camp of the Troll army and learn many of its secrets. And he immediately understood that if the peoples of the Four Lands were to escape eternal subjugation they would need to unite. But, even united, they would need a weapon, something so powerful that the evil magic of Brona, the Warlock Lord, would fail before its might...
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Who wrote The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)?
The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series) was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 1996.
What genre is The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)?
The median edition has 480 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The First King of Shannara (Prequel to the Shannara Series)?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Game of Thrones, The Eye of the World and A Clash of Kings.
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