fantasy links
Terry Goodkind, bibliography
Swords of Truth"Wizard's First Rule" (1994)
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Synopsis: Terry Goodkind tells the story of a magical world that mirrors our own, a world in which goodness and honesty are besieged by the forces of darkness and deceit. Richard Cypher's odyssey is a journey of the utmost risk and uncertain reward for the sake of love. It's a journey into the darkness of the human soul. A Locus "Don't Miss 1994" title.
"Stone of Tears" (1995)
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Synopsis: Richard Cypher's odyssey that began in Wizard's First Rule continues with an ordeal that will test him, body and soul. Using his emerging arcane talents and the power of the Sword of Truth which only he can wield, Richard faces the ultimate evil--the dread Keeper of the Underworld, who has freed the spirit of Richard's nemesis, Darken Rahl.
"Blood of the Fold" (1996)
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Synopsis: In a fantasy world as rich and real as our own, Richard Rahl and Kahlah Amnell stand against the ancient forces which besiege the New World--forces so terrible that when last they threatened, they could only be withstood by sealing off the Old World from whence they came. Now the barrier has been breached, and the New World is again beset by their evil power.
"The Wizard's First Rule","Stone of Tears" and "Blood of the Fold" are assembled in one volume:
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"Temple of the Winds" (1997)
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Synopsis:
The story first begun in Wizard's First Rule continues. The dangerous, fanatical Imperial Order unleashes a deadly plague. To
find a cure, Richard Cypher and his beloved Kahlan Amnell must seek out the legendary Temple of the Winds. But the path of
the Seeker of Truth is never an easy one--the Temple was banished into oblivion over 3,000 years ago. If he can reach the
Temple at all, there is no guarantee he'll ever return.
"Soul of the Fire" (1999)
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Synopsis:
Goodkind returns to the Sword of Truth saga in a tale of sweeping fantasy adventure bound to enthrall his growing legion of
fans. When the Seeker of Truth Richard Rahl and Mother Confessor Kahlan Amnel accidentally unleash the Chimes, their
magic is a threat that will reach far beyond D'Hara.
"Faith of the Fallen" (2000)
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Synopsis:
Terry Goodkind author of the enormously popular Sword of Truth novels, has forged perhaps his best novel yet, pitting Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell against threats to the freedom of the world that will take them to opposite ends of the world to defeat the forces of chaos and anarchy.
Emperor Jagang is rising once again in the Old World and Richard must face him, on his own turf. Richard heads into the Old World with Cara, the Mord-Sith, while his beloved Kahlan remains behind. Unwilling to heed an ancient prophecy, Kahlan raises an army and goes into battle against forces threatening armed insurrection in the Midlands.
Separated and fighting for their lives, Richard and Kahlan will be tested to the utmost
"The Pillars of Creation" (2001)
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Synopsis: From the very first page FAITH OF THE FALLEN PITCHES pitched Richard and Kahlan into their most desperate fight yet, a fight
where worlds hung in the balance. FAITH OF THE FALLEN took The Sword of Truth into a new decade and onto new heights of
intense, thoughtful and meaningful fantasy while never losing sight of the need to tell a compelling and sweeping story. Volume 7 will
continue that progression with Richard and Kahlan pursued to the ends of the world by an implacable and lethal demon.
"Debt of Bones" (2001)
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Synopsis: A short novel of immense scope that shows Terry Goodkind's story telling powers at their very best. In the days of the war against
Panis Rahl a young woman presents the first wizard with an intractable choice and forces him into an encounter that could unleash a
maelstrom of magic. Terry Goodkind's skill at showing characters struggling with free will and facing nightmarish dilemmas as their
spirits are tested is shown to its best effect in DEBT OF BONES as is his consummate world building.