Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks has written at least 198 books. Their most popular book is The Sword of Shannara with 419 saves with an average rating of 3.33⭐.

Author Bio

Terence Dean Brooks (born January 8, 1944) is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two movie novelizations. He has written 23 New York Times bestsellers during his writing career, and has over 21 million copies of his books in print. He is one of the biggest-selling living fantasy writers.

Authorship percentage indicates primary author status - excluding introductions, forewards and other contributions.

Series

34 primary books38 released books

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Shannara (Chronological Order)

Shannara (Chronological Order) is a 38-book series with 34 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Running with the Demon
#2
A Knight of the Word
#3
Angel Fire East
#1
Genesis of Shannara Series

Series

33 primary books36 released books

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Shannara (Publication Order)

Shannara (Publication Order) is a 36-book series with 35 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#10
The Sword of Shannara
#2
The Elfstones of Shannara
#13
The Wishsong of Shannara
#1
The Scions of Shannara
#2
Druid of Shannara

Series

32 primary books34 released books

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Shannara - Terry's Suggested Order for New Readers

Shannara - Terry's Suggested Order for New Readers is a 34-book series with 32 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#10
The Sword of Shannara
#2
The Elfstones of Shannara
#13
The Wishsong of Shannara
#3.25
Indomitable
#3.5
Dark Wraith of Shannara

Series

3 primary books6 released books

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The Original Shannara Trilogy

The Original Shannara Trilogy is a 6-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

Il primo re di Shannara
#10
The Sword of Shannara
#2
The Elfstones of Shannara
#13
The Wishsong of Shannara
#3.25
Indomitable

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6 primary books

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Magic Kingdom of Landover

Magic Kingdom of Landover is a 6-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 1986 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold!
#2
The Black Unicorn
#3
Wizard at large
#4
The Tangle Box
#5
Witches' Brew

Series

5 primary books

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Shannara - Terry's Suggested Reading Order for Revisiting Readers

Shannara - Terry's Suggested Reading Order for Revisiting Readers is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#3
The Sorcerer's Daughter
#1
La pietra nera della magia
#2
The Skaar Invasion
#3
The Stiehl Assassin
#4
The Last Druid

Series

3 primary books5 released books

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The Word & The Void

The Word & The Void is a 5-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 1997 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

Series

4 primary books

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The Fall of Shannara

The Fall of Shannara is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
La pietra nera della magia
#2
The Skaar Invasion
#3
The Stiehl Assassin
#4
The Last Druid

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4 primary books

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Heritage of Shannara

Heritage of Shannara is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 1982 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
The Scions of Shannara
#2
Druid of Shannara
#3
The Elf Queen of Shannara
#4
The Talismans of Shannara

Series

3 primary books4 released books

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The Original Shannara Trilogy

The Original Shannara Trilogy is a 4-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1977 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

First King of Shannara
#10
The Sword of Shannara
#2
The Elfstones of Shannara
#3
La canzone di Shannara

Series

3 primary books

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Voyage of the Jerle Shannara

Voyage of the Jerle Shannara is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2000 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Ilse Witch
#2
Antrax
#3
Morgawr

Series

3 primary books

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High Druid of Shannara

High Druid of Shannara is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2003 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Jarka Ruus
#2
Tanequil
#3
Straken

Series

3 primary books

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Genesis of Shannara

Genesis of Shannara is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2006 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Genesis of Shannara Series
#2
The Elves of Cintra
#3
The Gypsy Morph

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3 primary books

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The Dark Legacy of Shannara

The Dark Legacy of Shannara is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

Series

3 primary books

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The Defenders of Shannara

The Defenders of Shannara is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2014 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
La lama del Druido supremo
#2
The Darkling Child
#3
The Sorcerer's Daughter

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3 primary books

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Paladins of Shannara

Paladins of Shannara is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

Series

2 primary books

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Viridian Deep

Viridian Deep is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2021 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Child of Light
#2
Daughter of Darkness

Series

2 primary books

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The Sword of Shannara - Split Edition

The Sword of Shannara - Split Edition is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 1977 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

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2 primary books

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Legends of Shannara

Legends of Shannara is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2010 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#1
Bearers of the Black Staff
#2
The measure of the magic legends of Shannara

Series

9 primary books12 released books

Authored 8% of series

Star Wars: Film Novelizations

Star Wars: Film Novelizations is a 12-book series with 8 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks, R. A. Salvatore, and Karen Traviss.

#1
The Phantom Menace
#2
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
#2.5
The Clone Wars
#3
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
#3.1
Solo: A Star Wars Story

Series

331 released books

Authored 0% of series

Star Wars Legends

Star Wars Legends is a 331-book series with 331 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by George Lucas, Alan Dean Foster, and Geraldine Richelson.

Series

9 primary books91 released books

Authored 1% of series

Star Wars Canon

Star Wars Canon is a 91-book series with 88 released primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks, R. A. Salvatore, and Karen Traviss. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .

#1
The Phantom Menace
#2
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
#2.5
The Clone Wars
#3
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
#3.1
Solo: A Star Wars Story

Series

1 primary book

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The First Druids of Shannara

The First Druids of Shannara is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#9
Galaphile

Series

1 primary book

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Child of Light

Child of Light is a 1-book series first released in 2023 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#3
Sister of Starlit Seas

Series

1 primary book

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The Word & The Void

The Word & The Void is a 1-book series first released in 1999 with contributions by Terry Brooks.

#3
Angel Fire East

Series

2 primary books

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Annwn Cycle

Annwn Cycle is a 2-book series with 1 released primary works first released in 2013 with contributions by Shawn Speakman.

Series

17 primary books19 released books

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Riyria

Riyria is a 19-book series with 16 released primary works first released in 1996 with contributions by Michael J. Sullivan.

#1.5
The Viscount and the Witch
#2
A ​rózsa és tövise
#2.5
The Jester
#2.6
Professional Integrity
#3
Dulgath ​halála

Series

1 primary book6 released books

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Vault of Heaven

Vault of Heaven is a 6-book series with 1 released primary work first released in 2011 with contributions by Peter Orullian.

Series

7 primary books9 released books

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Tales of Alvin Maker

Tales of Alvin Maker is a 9-book series with 6 released primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Orson Scott Card and John Joseph Adams.

#1
Seventh Son
#2
Red Prophet
#3
Prentice Alvin
#4
Alvin Journeyman
#5
Heartfire: Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 5

Series

4 primary books

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The Faithful and the Fallen

The Faithful and the Fallen is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by John Gwynne.

#1
Malice
#2
Valor
#3
Ruin
#4
Wrath

Series

6 primary books8 released books

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The Riyria Chronicles

The Riyria Chronicles is a 8-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 2009 with contributions by Michael J. Sullivan.

#1
The Crown Tower
#1.5
The Viscount and the Witch
#2
The Rose and the Thorn
#2.5
The Jester
#2.6
Professional Integrity

Series

21 primary books30 released books

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Pern

Pern is a 30-book series with 21 released primary works first released in 1967 with contributions by Anne McCaffrey, Karen Wynn Fonstad, and Todd McCaffrey.

#0.1
The Ascent of Wonder: The Evolution of Hard SF
#0.2
Dragonrider
#1
Dragonflight
#2
Dragonquest
#1
Dragonsong

Series

16 primary books19 released books

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The Realm of the Elderlings

The Realm of the Elderlings is a 19-book series with 16 released primary works first released in 1985 with contributions by Robin Hobb, Paolo Bacigalupi, and Aliette de Bodard.

#0.5
The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince
#1
Assassin's Apprentice
#2
Royal Assassin
#3
Assassin's Quest

Series

14 primary books10 released books

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Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal is a 10-book series with 10 released primary works first released in 1977 with contributions by Philippe Druillet, E.E. Davis, and Mœbius.

#1
Heavy Metal, April 1977
#2
Heavy Metal, May 1977
#3
Heavy Metal, June 1977
#4
Heavy Metal, July 1977
#5
Heavy Metal, August 1977

Series

24 primary books40 released books

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Pern (Chronological Order)

Pern (Chronological Order) is a 40-book series with 40 released primary works first released in 1967 with contributions by Anne McCaffrey, Todd McCaffrey, and Karen Wynn Fonstad.

#1
Dragonsdawn
#11.5
The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall
#3
Dragonseye
#16
Dragon's Kin
#19
Dragon's Fire