Wizard's First Rule
The first published novel and the official entry point to The Sword of Truth.
Author guide
Terry Goodkind Books in Order
Terry Goodkind (January 11, 1948–September 17, 2020) was an American author of epic fantasy, fantasy, and thriller fiction. He created The Sword of Truth, later wrote the Nicci Chronicles and Children of D'Hara series, and published several contemporary thriller novels.
epic fantasyfantasythrillerspeculative fiction
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Death's Mistress
The first novel in The Nicci Chronicles, best approached after The Sword of Truth.
The Law of Nines
A standalone contemporary fantasy thriller.
Read in order
Books by series
novel-series · completed
The Sword of Truth
An epic fantasy series centered on Richard Rahl, Kahlan Amnell, and their struggle against tyranny, war, and dark magic.
- 1 Wizard's First RuleAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 1994
- 2
Stone of TearsAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 1995
- 3
Blood of the FoldAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 1996
- 4
Temple of the WindsAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 1997
- 5
Debt of BonesAmazon ↗Book prequel · novella · 1998 Optional
- 6
Soul of the FireAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 1999
- 7
Faith of the FallenAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 2000
- 8
Pillars of CreationAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 2001
- 9
Naked EmpireAmazon ↗Book 8 · novel · 2003
- 10
ChainfireAmazon ↗Book 9 · novel · 2005
- 11
PhantomAmazon ↗Book 10 · novel · 2006
- 12
ConfessorAmazon ↗Book 11 · novel · 2007
- 13
The Omen MachineAmazon ↗Book 12 · novel · 2011
- 14
The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda SearusAmazon ↗Book 13 · novel · 2012 Optional
- 15
The Third KingdomAmazon ↗Book 14 · novel · 2013
- 16
Severed SoulsAmazon ↗Book 15 · novel · 2014
- 17
WarheartAmazon ↗Book 16 · novel · 2015
novel-series · completed
The Nicci Chronicles
A four-volume fantasy spin-off from The Sword of Truth following Nicci, Nathan Rahl, and their companions.
novella-series · completed
The Children of D'Hara
A five-part novella continuation of The Sword of Truth following Richard and Kahlan after Warheart.
Outside the series
