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: January 2026
Publication Order
When the Tripods Came
Buy on Amazon1967
The White Mountains
Buy on Amazon1967
The City of Gold and Lead
Buy on Amazon1967
The Pool of Fire
Buy on Amazon1968
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Tripods series is publication order: 1. When the Tripods Came (1967), 2. The White Mountains (1967), 3. The City of Gold and Lead (1967), 4. The Pool of Fire (1968). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Tripods series by John Christopher contains 4 books. The series began in 1967 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Tripods series is written by John Christopher. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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