• First King of Shannara

  • The Shannara Series, Prequel
  • By: Terry Brooks
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 19 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,577 ratings)

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First King of Shannara

By: Terry Brooks
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

In this prequel to The Sword of Shannara, in which many details of the Four Lands' history are revealed, Druids, horrified by the misuse of magic, have eschewed it in favor of science. But Bremen the Druid studies magic, and becomes an outcast on its account. Bremen discovers that an invincible army of trolls are fast conquering all that lay to their south. Before them come the Nazgul-like Skull Bearers, disfigured and transformed Druids who have fallen prey to the dark arts. And at their head is an evil archmage and former Druid called Brona. Bremen realizes that if the peoples of the Four Lands are to evade slavery, they will have to unite. But to defeat Brona, they will need a mighty weapon: the Sword of Shannara.
©1996 Terry Brooks (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

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Great story. Slow start.

I read/listened to this book after watching the series and having a few hour discussion with a friend about the series/books. He recommended I start here and work my way through the books. I enjoyed it and listened to it on my way to and from work. Makes the long drives bearable.

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Great!!!

The Shannara series is amazing!!! I absolutely love it! it takes place over 1000s of years and is a ton of fun!

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I love this series Terry Goodkind is amazing !

The narrator did a good job changing his voice and inflections for the characters and the storyline was colorful, interesting and kept the ball rolling

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good

Great book, easy to read or listen to. Good read to start series. Well made

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A True Pleasure

I have read and listened to a great number of books, this book in particular is one of my favorites. I find the desire to listen to it several times a year. I find that Scott Brick has a voice like no other clear, strong, precise, PERFECT.

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An amazing prequel to the Sword of Shannara.

Loved this as much as the first book. Emotion action packed run, great history of the four lands. Great narration.

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Very Good Narrator

very good narrating of the story. the story itself felt a little generic to me, but it was still definitely worth the listen.

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Finally starting from the beginning!

I have started with Elfstones of Shannara 20 years ago. I am finally starting from the beginning and seeing where this journey takes me.

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Start of the l classic

I am glad terry brooks went back in time and wrote a prequel to The Sword if Shannara. It really helps to filling the gaps and you get a sense of how things came to be by the time the Sword of Shannara took place. I have read it myself twice and enjoyed listening to it for the first time on audible. Worth while book. especially for young adults.

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Before the sword series

Great story about how Allanon, and the sword came about and what the shannara legacy is

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