The Chronological Original Shannara is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Terry Brooks, made up of 5 books published between 1977 and 2003. It begins with The Sword of Shannara (1977), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Indomitable (Short Story) (2003), spanning 26 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | |||
| 1 | The Sword of Shannara Locus Award 1978Full award history → | 1977 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 2 | The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 4 | First King of Shannara ★ NYT 7w · peaked #3 | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 5 | Indomitable (Short Story)Latest | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chronological Original Shannara series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chronological Original Shannara series?
Start with The Sword of Shannara (1977), the first book in the Chronological Original Shannara series by Terry Brooks. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Chronological Original Shannara series?
There are 5 books in the Chronological Original Shannara series by Terry Brooks, published between 1977 and 2003.
What is the first book in the Chronological Original Shannara series?
The first book in the Chronological Original Shannara series is The Sword of Shannara, published in 1977 by Terry Brooks.
What is the latest book in the Chronological Original Shannara series?
The most recent book in the Chronological Original Shannara series is Indomitable (Short Story) (2003) by Terry Brooks.