Order of Shannara Books

Shannara is an epic fantasy series of novels by American author Terry Brooks. The series deals with the blending of magic and primitive technology. It is set in a fictional world called Four Lands, which appears to be Earth following the destruction of civilization during the Great Wars.

Terry Brooks began the Shannara series in 1977 when he began the Original Shannara Trilogy with The Sword of Shannara. While the Shannara series was not published in chronological order, Terry Brooks himself recommends that you read the books in their publication order. Below is a list of Terry Brooks’ Shannara books in order of when they were originally released as well as in chronological order:

Publication Order of Original Shannara Books

The Sword of Shannara	(1977)
The Elfstones of Shannara	(1982)
The Wishsong of Shannara	(1985)
First King of Shannara	(1996)
Indomitable	(2012)

Chronological Order of Original Shannara Books

First King of Shannara	(1996)
The Sword of Shannara	(1977)
The Elfstones of Shannara	(1982)
The Wishsong of Shannara	(1985)
Indomitable	(2012)

Publication Order of Heritage Of Shannara Books

The Scions of Shannara	(1990)
The Druid of Shannara	(1991)
The Elf Queen of Shannara	(1992)
The Talismans of Shannara	(1993)

Publication Order of Word & Void Books

Running with the Demon	(1997)
A Knight of the Word	(1998)
Angel Fire East	(1999)

Publication Order of Voyage Of The Jerl Shannara Books

Ilse Witch	(2000)
Antrax	(2001)
Morgawr	(2002)

Publication Order of High Druid Of Shannara Books

Jarka Ruus	(2003)
Tanequil	(2004)
Straken	(2005)

Publication Order of Genesis Of Shannara Books

Armageddon's Children	(2006)
The Elves of Cintra	(2007)
The Gypsy Morph	(2008)

Publication Order of Legends Of Shannara Books

Bearers of the Black Staff	(2010)
The Measure of the Magic	(2011)

Publication Order of Dark Legacy Of Shannara Books

The Wards of Faerie	(2012)
The Bloodfire Quest	(2013)
Witch Wraith	(2013)

Publication Order of Paladins Of Shannara Short Stories

Allanon's Quest	(2012)
The Weapons Master's Choice	(2013)
The Black Irix	(2013)

Publication Order of Defenders Of Shannara Books

The High Druid's Blade	(2014)
The Darkling Child	(2015)
The Sorcerer's Daughter	(2016)

Publication Order of Fall Of Shannara Books

The Black Elfstone

(2017)

Chronological Order of Shannara Books

The chronological order of the series is: Word & Void, Genesis, Legends, Original Shannara, Heritage, Voyage, High Druid and Dark Legacy, Defenders. However, it must be noted that this is not the recommended reading the books in this order and reading the books in chronological order will spoil the series.

Publication Order of Shannara Graphic Novels

Dark Wraith of Shannara

(2008)

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