In spite of his protests that he is only an ordinary man and not a hero, Shea Ohmsford eventually accepts his role as the leader of his people in the struggle against the Lord of Evil.

Paxon Leah attempts to rescue his kidnapped sister using a family sword only to uncover a plot to overthrow the Druids, who reveal the ancient sword's formidable powers.

From New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks comes a thrilling stand-alone novel in his legendary Shannara series-the perfect place for new readers to begin. After taking up his enchanted sword against the dark sorcerer Arcannen, Paxon Leah has become the sworn protector of the Druid order. Now a critical hour is at hand, as a beloved High Druid nears the end of her reign and prepares to pass from the mortal world to the one beyond. There is...

Collects the first three books in the Star Wars series, offering a glimpse of how Anakin Skywalker became aware of his power and turned to the dark side.