RETURNING READERS

The Word & the Void

• Running with the Demon
• A Knight of the Word
• Angel Fire East

Genesis of Shannara

• Armageddon’s Children
• The Elves of Cintra
• The Gypsy Morph

Legends of Shannara

• Bearers of the Black Staff
• The Measure of the Magic

The First Druids of Shannara

• Galaphile (forthcoming March 11, 2025)

A Shannara Prequel

• First King of Shannara

The Original Shannara Novels

• Allanon’s Quest (short story in Small Magic)
• The Sword of Shannara
• The Black Irix (short story in Small Magic)
• The Elfstones of Shannara
• Aftermath (short story in Small Magic)
• The Weapons Master’s Choice (short story in Small Magic)
• The Wishsong of Shannara

A Shannara Short Story

• Indomitable – An epilogue to The Wishsong of Shannara

A Shannara Graphic Novel

• Dark Wraith of Shannara

The Heritage of Shannara

• The Scions of Shannara
• The Druid of Shannara
• The Elf Queen of Shannara
• The Talismans of Shannara
• The Last Ride (short story in Small Magic)

The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara

• Ilse Witch
• Antrax
• Morgawr

High Druid of Shannara

• Jarka Ruus
• Tanequil
• Straken

The Dark Legacy of Shannara

• Wards of Faerie
• Bloodfire Quest
• Witch Wraith

Defenders of Shannara

• The High Druid’s Blade
• The Darkling Child
• The Sorcerer’s Daughter

The Fall of Shannara

• The Black Elfstone
• The Skaar Invasion
• The Stiehl Assassin
• The Last Druid

The World of Shannara (illustrated compendium guide)

It is also important to note that Terry has purposefully written most of his series to be read at any time by new readers. He writes large generational gaps between series, telling the story of all new  characters each time out. It means if a new reader wants to start with Bearers of the Black Staff—despite it being wholly out of order with both lists above—they will be able to understand perfectly what is going on and enjoy the novel.

The two reading lists are merely a guide to aid readers in not spoiling themselves. And to have a richer experience while reading all of Terry’s work.

Happy reading!