The Tripods Books in Order

British young adult novel series

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The White Mountains (The Tripods #1)

    The White Mountains (The Tripods #1)

    1988 · Sam Youd

    Young Will Parker and his friends embark on a dangerous journey to reach an outpost of freedom, hoping to escape the Tripods—alien rulers who capture…

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  2. Cover of The CITY OF GOLD AND LEAD

    The CITY OF GOLD AND LEAD

    1970 · Sam Youd

    Will, Beanpole, and Henry escaped the Tripods but chose to go on a dangerous mission instead of living safely in a Swiss community of free people.…

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  3. Cover of The pool of fire

    The pool of fire

    1968 · Sam Youd

    The Tripods series, written by John Christopher, is a set of young adult science fiction novels set on an Earth controlled by alien Tripods. The…

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  4. Cover of When the Tripods Came (The Tripods #0.5)

    When the Tripods Came (The Tripods #0.5)

    1988 · Sam Youd

    Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Tripods books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The White Mountains (The Tripods #1)”. Start with “The White Mountains (The Tripods #1).”

How many books are in the The Tripods series?

We list 4 books by Sam Youd , published between 1968–1988.

Where can I buy the The Tripods books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.