Fantasy

Shannara

Terry Brooks

27 books

One of the longest-running fantasy series ever published. Set in a post-apocalyptic world reborn as a magical realm, the series spans multiple generations of heroes battling ancient evil.

Reading Order

  1. 1.

    The Sword of Shannara

    Brooks recommends starting here — the original novel and best entry point.

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  2. 2.

    The Elfstones of Shannara

    Widely considered the best book in the series.

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  3. 3.

    The Wishsong of Shannara

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  4. 4.

    First King of Shannara

    Read as a prequel after the original trilogy.

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