Terry Brooks has published 67 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with The Sword of Shannara (1977). The 2 series include Shannara (44 books, starting with Imaginary Friends) and Magic Kingdom of Landover (6 books, starting with Magic Kingdom for Sale). The latest is Brona (2026).
Updated September 2026
Shannara books in order (44)Series page
Reading order: 1 Imaginary Friends (1991) · 2 Running with the Demon (1997) · 3 A Knight of the Word (1998) · 4 Angel Fire East (1999) · 5 Warrior (2018) · 6 Armageddon's Children (2006) · 7 The Elves of Cintra (2007) · 8 The Gypsy Morph (2008) · 9 Bearers of the Black Staff (2010) · 10 The Measure of the Magic (2011) · … all 44 below
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Imaginary Friends (1991)
- 2.
Running with the Demon (Aug 1997)
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A Knight of the Word (1998)
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Angel Fire East (1999)
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Warrior (2018)
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Armageddon's Children (2006)
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The Elves of Cintra (2007)
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The Gypsy Morph (2008)
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Bearers of the Black Staff (2010)
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The Measure of the Magic (2011)
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Galaphile (2025)
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Brona (2026)
- 13.
First King of Shannara (1996)
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Allanon's Quest (2012)
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The Sword of Shannara (Apr 1977)
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The Black Irix (2013)
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The Elfstones of Shannara (Jul 1982)
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"Aftermath" (2021)
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The Weapons Master's Choice (2013)
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The Wishsong of Shannara (May 1985)
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Indomitable (2003)
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Dark Wraith of Shannara (2008)
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The Scions of Shannara (1990)
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The Druid of Shannara (Mar 1991)
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The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992)
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The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
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The "Last Ride" (2021)
- 28.
Ilse Witch (2000)
- 29.
Walker and the Shade of Allanon (2013)
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Antrax (2001)
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Morgawr (2002)
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Jarka Ruus (2003)
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Tanequil (2004)
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Straken (2005)
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Wards of Faerie (Aug 2012)
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Bloodfire Quest (2013)
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Witch Wraith (2013)
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The High Druids Blade (2014)
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The Darkling Child (2014)
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The Sorcerer's Daughter (2016)
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The Black Elfstone (2017)
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The Skaar Invasion (2018)
- 43.
The Stiehl Assassin (2019)
- 44.
The Last Druid (2020)
Magic Kingdom of Landover books in order (6)Series page
Reading order: 1 Magic Kingdom for Sale (1986) · 2 The Black Unicorn (1987) · 3 Wizard at Large (1988) · 4 The Tangle Box (1994) · 5 Witches' Brew (1995) · 6 A Princess of Landover (2009)
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Magic Kingdom for Sale (Apr 1986)
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The Black Unicorn (1987)
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Wizard at Large (1988)
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The Tangle Box (1994)
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Witches' Brew (1995)
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A Princess of Landover (2009)
Where to start with Terry Brooks
Start here
Imaginary Friends
Book 1 of Shannara, the series that includes The Sword of Shannara, Terry Brooks's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
One of the most-read, at about 324 pages.
Newest
Brona
Published 2026.
Standalone novels in order
Hook (1991)
The Heritage of Shannara (1998)
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
The World of Shannara (2001)
High Druid of Shannara (2003)
The Druids' Keep (2003)
The Secret of the Sword (2003)
Sometimes the Magic Works (Mar 2003)
The Genesis of Shannara (2007)
The Magic Kingdom of Landover, Volume 1 (2009)
The Annotated Sword Of Shannara (2012)
Wards of Faerie Dark Legacy of Shannara Audio (2013)
The Sorcerer's Daughter: The Defenders of Shannara (2016)
Child of Light (2021)
Small Magic (2021)
Daughter of Darkness (2022)
Sister of Starlit Seas (2023)
Short story collections in order
Legends II (2003), with George R. R. Martin and Neil Gaiman
Children's books in order
The Warlock Lord (2004)
In the Shadow of the Warlock Lord (2009)
Other books in order
Elfstones Shannar (1985)
Phantom Menace: Star Wars (2011)
Paladins of Shannara (2012)
About Terry Brooks
Terence Dean Brooks is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two film novelizations. He has written 23 New York Times bestsellers during his writing career, and has sold over 25 million copies of his books in print. He is one of the most successful living fantasy writers. In March 2025, he announced his semi-retirement from writing.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Terry Brooks FAQ
- How many books has Terry Brooks written?
- Terry Brooks has published 67 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Terry Brooks's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Shannara with Imaginary Friends and Magic Kingdom of Landover with Magic Kingdom for Sale. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Terry Brooks's latest book?
- Brona (2026).
- What is Terry Brooks's most famous book?
- The Sword of Shannara (1977) is Terry Brooks's most widely read book.
- Are Terry Brooks's books connected?
- 50 books belong to 2 series (Shannara and Magic Kingdom of Landover); the other 23 books stand alone.
Authors like Terry Brooks
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.