Shannara (Chronological Order) Series

33 primary works • 51 total works
This list shows the chronological order of the entire Shannara series. Omnibus editions are listed at the bottom.

The sub-series in chronological order are:
Word & Void
Genesis of Shannara
Legends of Shannara
Paladins of Shannara
The Original Shannara Trilogy
Heritage of Shannara
Voyage of the Jerle Shannara
High Druid of Shannara
The Dark Legacy of Shannar…

Book 0.5

Imaginary Friends
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3.97 · 1560 Ratings · 105 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions
In 1997, New York Times bestselling author Terry B…

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    Book 1

    Running with the Demon
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    3.99     · 29673 Ratings · 850 Reviews · published 1997 · 37 editions
    Twenty years ago, Terry Brooks turned fantasy fict…

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    Book 2

    A Knight of the Word
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    4.07     · 16172 Ratings · 402 Reviews · published 1998 · 46 editions
    Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word w…

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    Book 3

    Angel Fire East
    by
    4.12     · 13935 Ratings · 386 Reviews · published 1999 · 16 editions
    Angel Fire East marks the close of Terry Brooks's …

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    Book 3.5

    Warrior
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    4.24     · 472 Ratings · 42 Reviews · published 2018 · 1 edition
    In 1997, Terry Brooks reinvented the fantasy genre…

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    Book 4

    Armageddon's Children
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    4.12     · 17626 Ratings · 820 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
    Terry Brooks is one of a handful of writers whose …

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    Book 5

    The Elves of Cintra
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    4.13     · 16009 Ratings · 465 Reviews · published 2007 · 58 editions
    With his groundbreaking New York Times bestseller …

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    Book 6

    The Gypsy Morph
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    4.17     · 14511 Ratings · 546 Reviews · published 2008 · 53 editions
    Terry Brooks won instant acclaim with his phenomen…

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    Book 7

    Bearers of the Black Staff
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    4.06     · 11128 Ratings · 553 Reviews · published 2010 · 2 editions

    Five hundred years have passed since the devastati…

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    Book 8

    The Measure of the Magic
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    4.06     · 9218 Ratings · 432 Reviews · published 2011 · 29 editions
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
     
    For five hundred years…

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    Book 9

    Galaphile
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    4.14     · 1482 Ratings · 243 Reviews · published 2025 · 7 editions
    New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks mak…

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    Book 10

    First King of Shannara
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    3.98     · 31585 Ratings · 696 Reviews · published 1996 · 7 editions
    Outcast by the Druids for his devotion to the forb…

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    Book 10.5

    Allanon's Quest
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    4.09     · 3506 Ratings · 154 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions
    The legendary hero Allanon takes center stage in t…

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    Book 11

    The Sword of Shannara
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    3.77     · 102177 Ratings · 5285 Reviews · published 1977 · 20 editions
    Living in peaceful Shady Vale, Shea Ohmsford knew …

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    Book 11.5

    The Black Irix
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    4.02     · 2278 Ratings · 90 Reviews · published 2013 · 4 editions
    An old friend urges Shea Ohmsford to take a danger…

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    Book 12

    The Elfstones of Shannara
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    3.99     · 74260 Ratings · 2072 Reviews · published 1982 · 11 editions
    ISBNs moved from this edition

    Ancient Evil threate…

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    Book 12.1

    Aftermath
    by
    4.20     · 30 Ratings · 3 Reviews · 1 edition

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    Book 12.5

    The Weapons Master's Choice
    by
    4.11     · 2655 Ratings · 95 Reviews · published 2013 · 4 editions
    A city besieged by a powerful warlock seeks salvat…

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    Book 13

    The Wishsong of Shannara
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    3.99     · 55775 Ratings · 1039 Reviews · published 1985 · 108 editions
    Horror stalks the Four Lands. The Ildatch, immemor…

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    Book 13.1

    Indomitable
    by
    3.88     · 2665 Ratings · 147 Reviews · published 2003 · 4 editions
    This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brook…

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    Book 13.1 Indomitable

    Legends II
    by
    3.91     · 3897 Ratings · 179 Reviews · published 1998 · 27 editions
    Realm of the Elderlings: Homecoming / Robin Hobb
    A …

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    Book 13.2

    Dark Wraith of Shannara
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    3.87     · 3212 Ratings · 160 Reviews · published 2008 · 3 editions
    THE FIRST-EVER GRAPHIC NOVEL SET IN THE WORLD OF S…

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    Book 14

    The Scions of Shannara
    by
    4.01     · 34509 Ratings · 530 Reviews · published 1990 · 91 editions
    Since the death of Allanon, life in the Four Lands…

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    Book 15

    The Druid of Shannara
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    4.04     · 34138 Ratings · 397 Reviews · published 1991 · 1 edition
    In the three hundred years since the death of the …

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    Book 16

    The Elf Queen of Shannara
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    4.06     · 32992 Ratings · 373 Reviews · published 1992 · 76 editions
    "Find the Elves and return them to the world of Me…

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    Book 17

    The Talismans of Shannara
    by
    4.04     · 41107 Ratings · 317 Reviews · published 1993 · 79 editions
    Although some of the goals to keep Shannara safe h…

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    Book 18

    Ilse Witch
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    3.99     · 19341 Ratings · 337 Reviews · published 2000 · 2 editions
    When a half-drowned elf is found floating in the s…

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    Book 19

    Antrax
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    3.98     · 17436 Ratings · 246 Reviews · published 2001 · 56 editions
    Brave explorers led by the last Druid, Walker Boh,…

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    Book 20

    Morgawr
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    3.99     · 17039 Ratings · 236 Reviews · published 2002 · 1 edition
    Harrowing confrontations with the merciless Ilse W…

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    Book 21

    Jarka Ruus
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    3.98     · 14936 Ratings · 247 Reviews · published 2003 · 48 editions
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Expect no end of wonde…

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    Book 22

    Tanequil
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    4.00     · 13321 Ratings · 191 Reviews · published 2004 · 6 editions
    Events that began in "Jarka Ruus," Book One of Hig…

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    Book 23

    Straken
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    4.05     · 12916 Ratings · 235 Reviews · published 2005 · 47 editions
    The High Druid of Shannara trilogy draws to a thri…

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    Book 24

    Wards of Faerie
    by
    4.05     · 8687 Ratings · 597 Reviews · published 2012 · 31 editions
    Tumultuous times are upon the world now known as t…

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    Book 25

    Bloodfire Quest
    by
    4.05     · 6968 Ratings · 365 Reviews · published 2012 · 3 editions
    For the first time in his career, Terry will be pu…

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    Book 26

    Witch Wraith
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    4.08     · 6476 Ratings · 377 Reviews · published 2013 · 26 editions
    For centuries the Four Lands enjoyed freedom from …

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    Book 27

    The High Druid's Blade
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    3.94     · 6358 Ratings · 490 Reviews · published 2014 · 3 editions
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

    Legend has it that Paxon …

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    Book 28

    The Darkling Child
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    3.95     · 4737 Ratings · 305 Reviews · published 2015 · 22 editions
    After taking up his enchanted sword against the da…

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    Book 29

    The Sorcerer's Daughter
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    3.89     · 3834 Ratings · 327 Reviews · published 2016 · 3 editions
    The inspiration for the epic MTV series, the world…

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    Book 30

    The Black Elfstone
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    4.16     · 5391 Ratings · 504 Reviews · published 2017 · 1 edition
    The first book of the triumphant and epic four-par…

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    Book 31

    The Skaar Invasion
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    4.16     · 3898 Ratings · 277 Reviews · published 2018 · 2 editions
    Following The Black Elfstone, the second book of t…

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    Book 32

    The Stiehl Assassin
    by
    4.13     · 3185 Ratings · 260 Reviews · published 2019 · 16 editions
    After The Black Elfstone and The Skaar Invasion co…

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    Book 33

    The Last Druid
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    4.24     · 3118 Ratings · 378 Reviews · published 2020 · 17 editions
    The riveting conclusion not only to the Fall of Sh…

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    Book 1-3

    The Word and the Void Omnibus
    by
    4.31     · 1413 Ratings · 45 Reviews · published 2003 · 1 edition
    RUNNING WITH THE One Fourth of July weekend, two m…

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    Book 11-13

    The Sword of Shannara Trilogy
    by
    3.98     · 25193 Ratings · 532 Reviews · published 1979 · 25 editions
    THE SWORD OF SHANNARA: Long ago, the world of Shea…

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    Book 14-17

    The Heritage of Shannara
    by
    4.30     · 4756 Ratings · 67 Reviews · published 1993 · 12 editions
    TERRY BROOKS
    THE HERITAGE OF SHANNARA
    The Complete …

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    Book 18-20

    The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara Trilogy
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    4.30     · 4253 Ratings · 66 Reviews · published 2003 · 3 editions
    The New York Times bestselling author of the class…

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    Book 21-23

    The High Druid of Shannara Trilogy
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    4.39     · 1863 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 2011 · 10 editions
    The complete three-book series

    In one handsome coll…

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    Book 24-26

    The Dark Legacy of Shannara Trilogy
    by
    4.30     · 345 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 2014 · 8 editions
    3-Book Bundle

    In the latest Shannara trilogy, New Y…

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    Book 27-29

    The Defenders of Shannara Series
    by
    4.13     · 47 Ratings · published 2018 · 2 editions
    3 Books Collection Set

    Titles in the Set:
    The High …

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    Book 30-33

    Complete Fall of Shannara
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    0.00     · 1 edition
    The triumphant and epic four-part conclusion to th…

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    Book reference

    The World of Shannara
    by
    4.13     · 1254 Ratings · 26 Reviews · published 2001 · 4 editions
    The beloved Shannara series by New York Times best…

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