Series reading guide · updated 2026
Shannara Books in Order
Every Shannara book in publication order — 10 in total, spanning 1977–2003.
Publication Order of Original Shannara Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Sword of Shannara | 1977 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 |  The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 |  The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 |  First King of Shannara | 1996 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 |  Indomitable | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sword of Shannara | 1977 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | First King of Shannara | 1996 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Indomitable | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 10, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sword of Shannara | 1977 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Sword of Shannara | 1977 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | The Elfstones of Shannara | 1982 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | The Wishsong of Shannara | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | First King of Shannara | 1996 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | First King of Shannara | 1996 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Indomitable | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Indomitable | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
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