The Tripods Books in Order
The Tripods is a series of 4 books written by John Christopher.
Here, you can see them all in order! (publication year included)
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The Tripods books in publication order
4 books
The City of Gold and Lead
by John Christopher
1967
Will and his companions leave the refuge of the White Mountains to infiltrate the Tripods' capital. Inside the City of Gold and Lead, he must uncover their secrets while concealing that he has escaped their mental control.
The White Mountains
by John Christopher
1967
As his Capping ceremony approaches, Will Parker questions the Tripods' control over humanity. He sets out for the White Mountains, seeking people who remain free, while the machines pursue anyone attempting to escape their rule.
When the Tripods Came
by John Christopher
1967
Three alien machines land in England, Russia, and the United States, bringing devastating force to Earth. This prequel follows the beginning of the Tripods' invasion and the events that place humanity under their far-reaching control.
The Pool of Fire
by John Christopher
1968
Will brings crucial intelligence about the alien Masters back to the free humans. With Earth's atmosphere threatened by their plans, he and his allies prepare an attack whose failure could mean the extinction of the human race.
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