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First King of Shannara

The Shannara Series, Prequel

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First King of Shannara

By: Terry Brooks
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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 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...©1996 Terry Brooks; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Science Fiction Fiction Magic Users Magic
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Loved it, love the narrators voice, listened to it many times before I purchased 2nd

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Great book, well worth a listen, if you like fantasy novels. This was my first audiobook and it didn't disappoint.

Great book.

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I read the book years ago and now listening to it being read is just as good. Would recommend this to all fans of these books.

Excellent.

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This book serves as either a great start to the series if you are beginning here or as an enlightening prequel adding extra poignancy if you listen to the books in publication order.

I knew some of the names from the TV series so had some understandings of importance, but found myself swept up in the emotions taking place throughout, smiling like a fool at times and a built up sense of anticipation before events.

The narration from Scott Brick I found very pleasant on the ear and let me be absorbed by the story, I look forward to listening to the rest now also done by him.

Great start to to a Fantasy Epic!

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The amazing towers of the Druids the imagination of these books are so beautiful

Love the story

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