The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks (1993, First Ed. HC)

The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks (1993, First Ed. HC) is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of Jock, a young man who discovers that he has the power to create and control magical talismans. With the help of his friend and mentor, John Ehrscough, Jock sets out on a quest to uncover the truth about his past and the world around him. The book is the first in The Heritage of Shannara series and is published by Random House Publishing Group. It is a hardcover edition with a dust jacket and 416 pages. The book is written in English and is intended for general and epic fantasy fans.