Book Series Guide

Terry Brooks · universe

Shannara books in order

A multigenerational fantasy saga set in the Four Lands and spanning the world's transition from the modern era into a magical future.

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Publication order

  1. 1 Cover of The Sword of Shannara
    The Sword of Shannara

    Book 1 · novel · 1977

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  2. 2 Cover of The Elfstones of Shannara
    The Elfstones of Shannara

    Book 2 · novel · 1982

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  3. 3 Cover of The Wishsong of Shannara
    The Wishsong of Shannara

    Book 3 · novel · 1985

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  4. 4 Cover of The Scions of Shannara
    The Scions of Shannara

    Book 4 · novel · 1990

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  5. 5 Cover of The Druid of Shannara
    The Druid of Shannara

    Book 5 · novel · 1991

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  6. 6 Cover of The Elf Queen of Shannara
    The Elf Queen of Shannara

    Book 6 · novel · 1992

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  7. 7 Cover of The Talismans of Shannara
    The Talismans of Shannara

    Book 7 · novel · 1993

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  8. 8 Cover of First King of Shannara
    First King of Shannara

    Book 8 · novel · 1996

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  9. 9 Cover of Running with the Demon
    Running with the Demon

    Book 9 · novel · 1997

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  10. 10 Cover of A Knight of the Word
    A Knight of the Word

    Book 10 · novel · 1998

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  11. 11 Cover of Angel Fire East
    Angel Fire East

    Book 11 · novel · 1999

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  12. 12
    Ilse Witch

    Book 12 · novel · 2000

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  13. 13 Cover of Antrax
    Antrax

    Book 13 · novel · 2001

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  14. 14 Cover of The World of Shannara
    The World of Shannara

    Book related · companion · 2001 Optional

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  15. 15 Cover of Morgawr
    Morgawr

    Book 15 · novel · 2002

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  16. 16 Cover of Jarka Ruus
    Jarka Ruus

    Book 16 · novel · 2003

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  17. 17 Cover of Tanequil
    Tanequil

    Book 17 · novel · 2004

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  18. 18 Cover of Straken
    Straken

    Book 18 · novel · 2005

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  19. 19 Cover of Armageddon's Children
    Armageddon's Children

    Book 19 · novel · 2006

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  20. 20 Cover of The Elves of Cintra
    The Elves of Cintra

    Book 20 · novel · 2007

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  21. 21 Cover of The Gypsy Morph
    The Gypsy Morph

    Book 21 · novel · 2008

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  22. 22 Cover of Dark Wraith of Shannara
    Dark Wraith of Shannara

    Book related · graphic-novel · 2008 Optional

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  23. 23 Cover of Bearers of the Black Staff
    Bearers of the Black Staff

    Book 23 · novel · 2010

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  24. 24 Cover of The Measure of the Magic
    The Measure of the Magic

    Book 24 · novel · 2011

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  25. 25 Cover of Allanon's Quest
    Allanon's Quest

    Book 25 · short-story · 2012 Optional

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  26. 26 Cover of Wards of Faerie
    Wards of Faerie

    Book 26 · novel · 2012

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  27. 27 Cover of The Weapon Master's Choice
    The Weapon Master's Choice

    Book 27 · short-story · 2013 Optional

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  28. 28 Cover of The Black Irix
    The Black Irix

    Book 28 · short-story · 2013 Optional

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  29. 29 Cover of Bloodfire Quest
    Bloodfire Quest

    Book 29 · novel · 2013

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  30. 30 Cover of Witch Wraith
    Witch Wraith

    Book 30 · novel · 2013

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  31. 31 Cover of The High Druid's Blade
    The High Druid's Blade

    Book 31 · novel · 2014

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  32. 32 Cover of The Darkling Child
    The Darkling Child

    Book 32 · novel · 2015

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  33. 33 Cover of The Sorcerer's Daughter
    The Sorcerer's Daughter

    Book 33 · novel · 2016

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  34. 34 Cover of The Black Elfstone
    The Black Elfstone

    Book 34 · novel · 2017

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  35. 35 Cover of The Skaar Invasion
    The Skaar Invasion

    Book 35 · novel · 2018

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  36. 36 Cover of The Stiehl Assassin
    The Stiehl Assassin

    Book 36 · novel · 2019

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  37. 37 Cover of The Last Druid
    The Last Druid

    Book 37 · novel · 2020

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  38. 38 Cover of Galaphile
    Galaphile

    Book 38 · novel · 2025

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