First King of Shannara

I have wanted to read this book for years. Listed as #0 in the Shannara universe it covers the time before Sword.
I found it very enjoyable to see where things and people came from. Mr. Brooks has a good grasp of all his story lines.
I have now read everything he has written, many several times and I found this one to be in the top 10%.
The action is detailed and while it follows the authors usual formula I still enjoy it.
I would say if you want to start this series to start with sword and come back to this after a few.