Reading Order
23 series · 84 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sword of Shannara | 1977 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | First King of Shannara | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Indomitable (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon |
Original Shannara SeriesChronological
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sword of Shannara | 1977 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | First King of Shannara | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Indomitable (Short Story) | 2003 | Buy from Amazon |
Heritage Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scions of Shannara | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Druid of Shannara | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Elf Queen of Shannara | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Talismans of Shannara | 1993 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Running with the Demon | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | A Knight of the Word | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Angel Fire East | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Imaginary Friends (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Warrior (Short Story) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon |
Voyage Of The Jerl Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilse Witch | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Antrax | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Morgawr | 2002 | Buy from Amazon |
High Druid Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarka Ruus | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Tanequil | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Straken | 2005 | Buy from Amazon |
Genesis Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armageddon's Children | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Elves of Cintra | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Gypsy Morph | 2008 | Buy from Amazon |
The First Druids of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galaphile | 2025 | Buy from Amazon |
Legends Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bearers of the Black Staff | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Measure of the Magic | 2011 | Buy from Amazon |
Dark Legacy Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wards of Faerie | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Bloodfire Quest | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Witch Wraith | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Paladins Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allanon's Quest (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Weapons Master's Choice (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Black Irix (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Defenders Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The High Druid's Blade | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Darkling Child | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Sorcerer's Daughter | 2016 | Buy from Amazon |
Fall Of Shannara Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Elfstone | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Skaar Invasion | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Stiehl Assassin | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Last Druid | 2020 | Buy from Amazon |
Shannara Graphic Novels
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Wraith of Shannara | 2008 | Buy from Amazon |
Shannara Companion Books
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The World of Shannara | 2011 | Buy from Amazon |
Viridian Deep Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child of Light | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Daughter of Darkness | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Sister of Starlit Seas | 2023 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Kingdom for Sale—Sold! | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Black Unicorn | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Wizard at Large | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Tangle Box | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Witches' Brew | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | A Princess of Landover | 2009 | Buy from Amazon |
Terry Brooks Other Novels
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelation (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Hook | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Street Freaks | 2018 | Buy from Amazon |
Terry Brooks Short Story Collections
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small Magic | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Terry Brooks Non-Fiction Books
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myths & Magic | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Sometimes the Magic Works | 2003 | Buy from Amazon |
Legends Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legends ( By: Stephen King, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King ( With: Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Orson Scott Card, Robert Silverberg, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Haydon) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Legends 3 ( By: Terry Pratchett, Tad Williams, Robert Jordan, Robert Silverberg, Ursula K. Le Guin) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Hope ( By: Alan Dean Foster, George Lucas) | 1976 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Empire Strikes Back ( By: Donald F. Glut) | 1980 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Return of the Jedi ( By: James Kahn) | 1983 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Phantom Menace ( With: George Lucas) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Attack of the Clones ( By: R.A. Salvatore) | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Revenge of the Sith ( By: Matthew Woodring Stover) | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Force Awakens ( By: Alan Dean Foster) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Rogue One ( By: Alexander Freed) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Last Jedi ( By: Jason Fry) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Solo ( By: Mur Lafferty) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Rise of Skywalker ( By: Rae Carson) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon |
Terry Brooks Anthologies
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Once Upon a Time | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Unfettered | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Multiverse | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Unbound | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Conversations From the Edge: The Galaxy's Edge Interviews | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Deep Magic - Spring 2021 | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
About the Author
Terry Brooks is a celebrated American fantasy and science fiction author best known for his monumental Shannara series. Born in 1944 in Sterling, Illinois, he earned a law degree from the University of Washington. However, his passion for storytelling led him to pursue writing full-time. Brooks's breakout novel, "The Sword of Shannara" (1977), introduced readers to the magical world of Shannara and its unforgettable characters. The series became a global phenomenon, spawning numerous sequels and prequels. Other notable works include the "Genesis of Shannara" trilogy, the "Word & Void" series, and his standalone novel "Running with the Demon" (1997). Brooks has garnered widespread recognition for his storytelling prowess. He has won the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and the Bram Stoker Award, among others. His books have consistently topped bestseller lists and captivated millions of readers worldwide. Terry Brooks remains a towering figure in the fantasy genre, enriching it with his imaginative worlds and compelling narratives.