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Terminator Salvation Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Terminator Salvation books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Terminator Salvation series? Start with "The Art of Terminator Salvation by Tara Bennett (By: Tara Bennett)" (1775) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Terminator Salvation reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Art of Terminator Salvation by Tara Bennett (By: Tara Bennett)
1775
Terminator: Salvation Movie Prequel (By: Dara Naraghi)
2009
The Art of Terminator Salvation (By: Tara Bennett)
2009
Terminator Salvation: The Movie Companion (By: Tara Bennett)
2009
Cold War
2009
Terminator Salvation: Trial by Fire (By: Timothy Zahn)
2010
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