Tor Books
On Sale: 3/4/2008
ISBN-13:978-0-7653-1789-6
ISBN-10:0-7653-1789-3

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The Saga of the First King

The Ancient is part of the Saga of the First King, a four-book series set in the early days of Corona, which was the setting for Salvatore’s bestselling DemonWars Saga.

While searching for his long-lost father, Bransen Garibond is tricked into journeying across the Gulf of Corona to the wild lands of Vanguard. There he is pressed into service pits him against fearsome foes but also unites him with a motley group of fighters, the first real friends he’s ever known.

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Attention Book Clubs:
A call from R.A. Salvatore

R. A. Salvatore is one of fantasy’s most prolific and acclaimed authors. Tor’s Salvatore Sweepstakes has ended. Winner's will be contacted via the e-mail addresses they've submitted into the sweepstakes form.

Editor’s Note

Dear Readers,

This is Mary Kirchoff, R. A. Salvatore’s first fan and longtime editor. Salvatore’s strength lies in his powerful battle scenes, inventive plotting, and iconic characters, which have propelled his novels into publishing history...

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