The Sword of Shannara Trilogy
By Terry Brooks
The classic epic fantasy trilogy that launched the Shannara saga. Shea, Wil, and Brin Ohmsford must save the Four Lands.
Best Book to Start With
Start with The Sword of Shannara. It is the first novel published in the saga and the recommended entry point for new readers.
If You Watched the TV or Film Adaptation
Terry Brooks's Shannara world was adapted as The Shannara Chronicles, drawing especially on the early fantasy novels.
Reading Order Notes
Recommended: Read the trilogy in publication order: The Sword of Shannara, The Elfstones of Shannara, and The Wishsong of Shannara.
Publication Order: Publication order is the recommended path for first-time readers.
Chronological Order: Chronologically, this trilogy takes place after the Legends of Shannara and before the Heritage of Shannara.
