Wizard's First Rule (The Sword of Truth Book 1)

Name: Wizard's First Rule (The Sword of Truth Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (15913 reviews)
Author: Terry Goodkind

by Terry Goodkind

Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (15,913)

4.6 stars from 15,913 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

579 pages~9.7 hr readPublished by Brilliance Audio UnabridgedPublished 1994-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love epic fantasy with intricate magic systems and worlds that feel lived-in, where the stakes genuinely escalate across a long series.
You're drawn to protagonists who are underdogs thrust into destiny and have to grow into their role through both action and moral conviction.
You want a sprawling adventure with romance woven through it, not a love story with adventure on the side.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots that don't linger; this book takes time to build its world and Richard's understanding of his powers.
You're looking for morally grey characters or antiheroes; Richard's journey is fundamentally about discovering his inner nobility.
You're uncomfortable with graphic violence or sexual content; Goodkind doesn't shy away from either.

About this book

Wizard's First Rule is the debut novel in Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth epic fantasy series. The story follows Richard Cypher, an ordinary forest guide from Westland who discovers an extraordinary destiny when he becomes a Seeker of Truth. His role is to prevent the tyrannical wizard Darken Rahl from obtaining the all-powerful Boxes of Orden. When the mysterious and beautiful Kahlan Amnell arrives in Richard's forest seeking assistance, his life changes dramatically. After demonstrating his ability to wield the Sword of Truth, Richard realizes he must confront Darken Rahl. Kahlan urges him to look beyond his sword and draw upon his inner nobility to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

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Currently around #29K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.6★ from 15,913 reviews

Gaining approximately 57 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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