TV series · 2016 · MTV
Is The Shannara Chronicles based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Shannara Chronicles is based on the book series Shannara by Terry Brooks.
The TV series premiered in 2016 on MTV.
The book series behind The Shannara Chronicles
Shannara: books by publication date
- The Sword of Shannara (1977)
- The Elfstones of Shannara (1982)
- The Wishsong of Shannara (1985)
- The Scions of Shannara (1990)
- The Druid of Shannara (1991)
- The Elf Queen of Shannara (1992)
- The Talismans of Shannara (1993)
- Running with the Demon (1997)
- A Knight of the Word (1998)
- Angel Fire East (1999)
- Ilse Witch (2000)
- Antrax (2001)
- Morgawr (2002)
- Indomitable (2003)
- Jarka Ruus (2003)
- Tanequil (2004)
- Straken (2005)
- Armageddon's Children (2006)
- The Elves of Cintra (2007)
- The Gypsy Morph (2008)
- Bearers of the Black Staff (2010)
- The Measure of the Magic (2011)
- Wards of Faerie (2012)
- Bloodfire Quest (2013)
Common questions
Is The Shannara Chronicles based on a book?
Yes. The Shannara Chronicles is based on the book series Shannara by Terry Brooks.
Who wrote the book The Shannara Chronicles is based on?
Shannara was written by Terry Brooks.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Shannara before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.