Book 1

When the Tripods Came

by John Christopher

Published 29 September 1988
Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic Caps.

Book 1


Book 2

The White Mountains

by John Christopher

Published 1 April 1967
Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who capture mature human beings and make them docile, obedient servants.

Book 3

The Pool of Fire

by John Christopher

Published 1 August 1968
Will and a small group of free people plan to destroy the three great cities of the Tripods before the arrival of a space ship destined to doom humanity.

Book 3

City of Gold and Lead

by John Christopher

Published 1 October 1967
Three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth.