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Sword Of Truth

by Terry Goodkind

17 books Started 1994 Latest 2015
Publication Reading Order

The Sword Of Truth is a Epic Fantasy / Fantasy series by Terry Goodkind, comprising 17 books published between 1994 and 2015. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
1 Wizard's First Rule 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Stone of Tears 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Blood of the Fold 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Temple of the Winds 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Debt of Bones 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Soul of the Fire 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Faith of the Fallen 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Pillars of Creation 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Naked Empire 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Chainfire 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Phantom 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Confessor 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Omen Machine 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The First Confessor 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Third Kingdom 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Severed Souls 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Warheart 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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About Terry Goodkind

Terry Goodkind (1948-2020) was an American author best known for his epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth. Growing up in Nebraska, Goodkind worked as a cabinet maker and a carpenter. He began writing in his 30s and published his debut novel, Wizard's First Rule, in 1994. The Sword of Truth series sold over 25 million copies worldwide and was translated into more than 20 languages. Goodkind's writing explores themes of morality, free will, and the battle between good and evil. He received the Prometheus Award for his short story "The Law of Nines" and was nominated for the Nebula Award and Hugo Award for his novel Blood of the Fold. Despite his commercial success, Goodkind's work has been met with mixed critical reception.

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