(b.Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Dark Legacy of Shannara adventures Wards of Faerie and Bloodfire Quest; the Legends of Shannara novels Bearers of the Black Staff and The Measure of the Magic; the Genesis of Shannara trilogy Armageddon's Children, The Elves of Cintra and The Gypsy Morph; and The Sword of Shannara. The author was a practising attorney for many years but now writes full time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.
Series
Shannara
First King of Shannara (1996)
1. The Sword of Shannara (1977)
2. The Elfstones of Shannara (1982)
3. The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
3.5. Indomitable (2011)
The Sword of Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (1990)
aka The Magic of Shannara
The World of Shannara (2001) (with Teresa Patterson)
First King of Shannara (1996)
1. The Sword of Shannara (1977)
2. The Elfstones of Shannara (1982)
3. The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
3.5. Indomitable (2011)
The Sword of Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (1990)
aka The Magic of Shannara
The World of Shannara (2001) (with Teresa Patterson)
Magic Kingdom of Landover
1. Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold (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)
The Magic Kingdom of Landover Volume 1 (omnibus) (2009)
The Magic Kingdom of Landover Volume 2 (omnibus) (2009)
1. Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold (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)
The Magic Kingdom of Landover Volume 1 (omnibus) (2009)
The Magic Kingdom of Landover Volume 2 (omnibus) (2009)
Heritage of Shannara
1. The Scions of Shannara (1990)
2. The Druid of Shannara (1991)
3. The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992)
4. The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
The Heritage of Shannara (omnibus) (1993)
1. The Scions of Shannara (1990)
2. The Druid of Shannara (1991)
3. The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992)
4. The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
The Heritage of Shannara (omnibus) (1993)
Word and the Void
1. Running with the Demon (1997)
2. A Knight of the Word (1998)
3. Angel Fire East (1999)
The Word and the Void Omnibus (omnibus) (2003)
1. Running with the Demon (1997)
2. A Knight of the Word (1998)
3. Angel Fire East (1999)
The Word and the Void Omnibus (omnibus) (2003)
Voyage of the Jerle Shannara
1. Ilse Witch (2000)
2. Antrax (2001)
3. Morgawr (2002)
Voyage of the Jerle Shannara (omnibus) (2003)
Jerle Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (2004)
1. Ilse Witch (2000)
2. Antrax (2001)
3. Morgawr (2002)
Voyage of the Jerle Shannara (omnibus) (2003)
Jerle Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (2004)
Sword of Shannara
1. In the Shadow of the Warlock Lord (2003)
2. The Druids' Keep (omnibus) (2003)
3. The Secret of the Sword (2003)
1. In the Shadow of the Warlock Lord (2003)
2. The Druids' Keep (omnibus) (2003)
3. The Secret of the Sword (2003)
High Druid of Shannara
1. Jarka Ruus (2003)
2. Tanequil (2004)
3. Straken (2005)
The High Druid of Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (2011)
1. Jarka Ruus (2003)
2. Tanequil (2004)
3. Straken (2005)
The High Druid of Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (2011)
Genesis of Shannara
1. Armageddon's Children (2006)
2. The Elves of Cintra (2007)
3. The Gypsy Morph (2008)
Genesis of Shannara Series: Books 1-3 (omnibus) (2016)
1. Armageddon's Children (2006)
2. The Elves of Cintra (2007)
3. The Gypsy Morph (2008)
Genesis of Shannara Series: Books 1-3 (omnibus) (2016)
Dark Legacy of Shannara
1. Wards of Faerie (2012)
2. The Bloodfire Quest (2013)
3. Witch Wraith (2013)
The Dark Legacy of Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (2014)
1. Wards of Faerie (2012)
2. The Bloodfire Quest (2013)
3. Witch Wraith (2013)
The Dark Legacy of Shannara Trilogy (omnibus) (2014)
Paladins of Shannara
1. Allanon's Quest (2012)
2. The Weapon Master's Choice (2013)
3. The Black Irix (2013)
1. Allanon's Quest (2012)
2. The Weapon Master's Choice (2013)
3. The Black Irix (2013)
Defenders of Shannara
1. The High Druid's Blade (2014)
2. The Darkling Child (2015)
3. The Sorcerer's Daughter (2016)
1. The High Druid's Blade (2014)
2. The Darkling Child (2015)
3. The Sorcerer's Daughter (2016)
Novels
Omnibus
Collections
Novellas
Series contributed to
Star Wars
Episode I, The Phantom Menace (1999)
The Prequel Trilogy (omnibus) (2007) (with R A Salvatore and Matthew Stover)
Episode I, The Phantom Menace (1999)
The Prequel Trilogy (omnibus) (2007) (with R A Salvatore and Matthew Stover)
Anthologies edited
Non fiction
Terry Brooks recommends
The Best of Lester Del Rey (1978)
Lester del Rey
"Lester Del Ray was celebrated so widely as an editor that we tend to forget how good he was at storytelling. This collection will help us all remember."
The Fellowship of the Talisman (1978)
Clifford D Simak
"Intriguing mixture of fantasy, theology and legend, it's pages are colored by those delightful characters that are the author's trademark, clifford Simak's latest tale works it's own enchantment on the reader."
The Sword of Bedwyr (1995)
(Crimson Shadow, book 1)
R A Salvatore
"A fine adventure filled with memorable characters and compelling action."
The Sum of All Men (1998)
(Runelords, book 1)
David Farland
"A first rate tale, an epic fantasy that more than delivers on its promise."
Darker Than Night (1999)
Owl Goingback
"Darker than Night scared the pants off me. I stayed up late and finished it. If any writer knows how to keep you up, it's Owl Goingback. He remains one of our most accomplished writers of horror fiction."
Atlantis Gate (2002)
(Atlantis, book 4)
Greg Donegan (Bob Mayer)
"SPELLBINDING! Will keep you on the edge of your seat. Call it techno-thriller, call it science fiction, call it just terrific storytelling."
Wit'ch Star (2002)
(Banned and the Banished, book 5)
James Clemens
"With every new book in the Wit'ch War saga, Jim Clemens' storytelling expertise becomes more compelling."
The Briar King (2002)
(Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, book 1)
Greg Keyes
"A wonderful tale... It crackles with suspense and excitement from start to finish."
The Crimson Sword (2005)
(Legend of Asahiel, book 1)
Eldon Thompson
"Eldon Thompson wields more than just a little magic in his debut novel."
The Red Wolf Conspiracy (2007)
(Chathrand Voyage, book 1)
Robert V S Redick
"I can't remember when I've been so enthralled. Maybe when I first read Philip Pullman. Wow! This was one terrific read!"
Tigerheart (2008)
Peter David
"By far the most charming and clever reimagining of the story of Peter Pan I have ever encountered."
The Painted Man (2008)
(Demon Cycle, book 1)
Peter V Brett
"I enjoyed The Painted Man immensely. Action and suspense all the way."
Spellwright (2010)
(Spell, book 1)
Blake Charlton
"Think that words can't hurt you? Sometimes they can kill. The spells of textual magic of this enthralling tale will demonstrate just how."
The Unremembered (2011)
(Vault of Heaven, book 1)
Peter Orullian
"A complex tale of magic and destiny that won't disappoint its readers."
The Summer Dragon (2016)
(Evertide, book 1)
Todd Lockwood
"A compelling, fully realized story as detailed and exciting as everything since the Pern tales. A sure winner."
The Waking Land (2017)
(Waking Land, book 1)
Callie Bates
"Callie Bates has written an exciting and involving first book, and she is clearly a writer of real talent."
Seventh Decimate (2017)
(Great God's War, book 1)
Stephen Donaldson
"A new Stephen Donaldson book is always a cause for celebration. Seventh Decimate will whet your appetite for a sequel."
City of Lies (2018)
(Poison Wars, book 1)
Sam Hawke
"A tale of poisoners, deceit, and treachery that will surely keep readers entranced."
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