The Sword of Shannara

Long ago , the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake. The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can only be used by a true heir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rests the hope of all the races. Copyright 1977 by Terry Brooks. Cover Art by Steve Stone. Published by Del Rey Books.

Original 1977 cover by The Brothers Hildebrandt.