The Wondrous Worlds of

erry has written more than twenty books, three-quarters of which tie into one another in various ways. It can be confusing, as a new reader, to know what order to read the books in without spoiling the adventure.

Here are two different lists—one for new readers just beginning and another for readers who are revisiting the series.

Note: If as a new reader you read the novels in chronological order, you will be significantly spoiling your foray through Terry's work.


NEW READERS - Terry's Suggested Reading Order

The Original Shannara Trilogy
A Shannara Short Story
  • Indomitable – An epilogue to The Wishsong of Shannara
A Shannara Graphic Novel
The Heritage of Shannara
A Shannara Prequel
The Word/Void Trilogy
The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara
High Druid of Shannara
Genesis of Shannara Trilogy

REVISITING READERS - Terry's Chronological Order

The Word/Void Trilogy
Genesis of Shannara Trilogy
A Shannara Prequel
The Original Shannara Trilogy
A Shannara Short Story
  • Indomitable – An epilogue to The Wishsong of Shannara
A Shannara Graphic Novel
The Heritage of Shannara
The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara
High Druid of Shannara

If you have any questions about these two reading lists, please write Shawn on the Forum.




Updated: April 14, 2008