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Sword of Truth Series

15 primary works • 25 total works
Soon after Richard Cypher’s father is murdered, a mysterious woman appears. Her name is Kahlan Amnell and she is seeking help . . . and more. Richard’s world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.

In a dark age, it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion. …

Book 0

The First Confessor
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4.19 · 16524 Ratings · 1052 Reviews · published 2012 · 45 editions
In the time before the Confessors, when the world …

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    Book 0.5

    Debt of Bones
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    3.87     · 31008 Ratings · 710 Reviews · published 1998 · 59 editions
    A milestone of storytelling set in the world of Th…

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    Book 1

    Wizard's First Rule
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    4.12     · 248593 Ratings · 7624 Reviews · published 1994 · 144 editions
    In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his fathe…

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    Book 2

    Stone of Tears
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    4.11     · 113880 Ratings · 2096 Reviews · published 1995 · 5 editions
    In Wizard's First Rule, Richard Cypher's world was…

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    Book 3

    Blood of the Fold
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    4.00     · 81558 Ratings · 1325 Reviews · published 1996 · 96 editions
    There is an alternate cover edition here.

    Richard c…

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    Book 4

    Temple of the Winds
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    4.03     · 82035 Ratings · 1156 Reviews · published 1997 · 33 editions
    Book Four of The Sword of Truth returns listeners …

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    Book 5

    Soul of the Fire
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    3.87     · 67836 Ratings · 979 Reviews · published 1999 · 83 editions
    Richard Rahl has traveled far from his roots as a …

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    Book 6

    Faith of the Fallen
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    4.10     · 72909 Ratings · 1292 Reviews · published 2000 · 90 editions
    There is an alternate cover edition here.

    As his be…

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    Book 7

    The Pillars of Creation
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    3.70     · 59547 Ratings · 1008 Reviews · published 2001 · 89 editions
    Sequel to the New York Times bestselling Faith of …

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    Book 8

    Naked Empire
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    3.83     · 54855 Ratings · 747 Reviews · published 2003 · 83 editions
    Beginning with Wizard's First Rule and continuing …

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    Book 9

    Chainfire
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    3.95     · 52896 Ratings · 733 Reviews · published 2005 · 76 editions
    With Wizard's First Rule and seven subsequent mast…

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    Book 10

    Phantom
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    3.99     · 46981 Ratings · 660 Reviews · published 2006 · 1 edition
    Bestselling author Terry Goodkind's epic Sword of …

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    Book 11

    Confessor
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    4.09     · 50699 Ratings · 1023 Reviews · published 2007 · 1 edition
    Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelm…

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    Book 12

    The Omen Machine
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    3.70     · 21209 Ratings · 1034 Reviews · published 2011 · 65 editions
    Hannis Arc, working on the tapestry of lines linki…

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    Book 13

    The Third Kingdom
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    3.87     · 12955 Ratings · 794 Reviews · published 2012 · 51 editions
    From the internationally bestselling author of the…

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    Book 14

    Severed Souls
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    3.90     · 10166 Ratings · 593 Reviews · published 2014 · 38 editions
    From the far reaches of the D'Haran Empire, Bishop…

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    Book 15

    Warheart
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    4.08     · 8312 Ratings · 517 Reviews · published 2015 · 1 edition
    All is lost. Evil will soon consume the D'Haran Em…

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    Book 15.5

    The Law of Nines
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    3.63     · 12977 Ratings · 905 Reviews · published 2009 · 53 editions
    A publishing event— #1 New York Times –bestselling…

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    Book 0.5 Debt of Bones

    Legends
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    3.92     · 7663 Ratings · 310 Reviews · published 1998 · 20 editions
    Acclaimed writer and editor Robert Silverberg gath…

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    Book 1-3

    The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold, Stone of Tears
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    4.29     · 4658 Ratings · 97 Reviews · published 1998 · 11 editions
    The masterpiece from Terry Goodkind that started t…

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    Book 1-5

    The Sword of Truth Gift Set
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    4.24     · 1717 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 2000 · 1 edition
    This special bundled package includes one hardcove…

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    Book 4-6

    The Sword of Truth Boxed Set II: Temple of the Winds; Soul of the Fire; Faith of the Fallen
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    4.18     · 8193 Ratings · 30 Reviews · published 2002 · 9 editions
    This Mass Market Boxed Set is the second bundle in…

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    Book 7-9

    The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set III: The Pillars of Creation, Naked Empire, Chainfire
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    4.24     · 3310 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 2006 · 10 editions
    This Mass Market Boxed Set includes books seven th…

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    Book 1-11

    The Sword of Truth Complete Set
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    4.45     · 347 Ratings · 21 Reviews · 5 editions
    The Sword of Truth Complete Paperback Set (Volumes…

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    Book 1-2

    La spada della verità - Libro 1 - Darken Rahl
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    2.81     · 16 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 1994 · 2 editions
    «Ne abbiamo colto tutti qualche sprazzo fugace: il…

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