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The Tripods Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Tripods books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The Tripods series? Start with "When the Tripods Came" (1967) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete The Tripods reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
When the Tripods Came
1967
The White Mountains
1967
The City of Gold and Lead
1967
The Pool of Fire
1968
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