Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (548 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455826219 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 28 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, Richard Cypher encounters a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, in his forest sanctuary. She seeks his helpand more. This is the beginning. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. “Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring.” – Kirkus Review. One book. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changedor that their time has run out. Witness the birth of a legend. One rule. In their darkest hour, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword—to invoke within himself something more noble
. The inclusion of graphic scenes of sado-eroticism, though integral to the story, may deter purchase by some libraries. The richly detailed world and complex characters will appeal to mature fantasy aficionados.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. Only the combined efforts of a young man dedicated to finding the truth, an enigmatic woman intent on concealing her past, and a crusty old hermit resigned to his inevitable destiny can prevent the opening of the three boxes of Orden-an event with the potential to destroy existence itself. Nevertheless, this first novel offers an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest. From Library Journal The protective barrie
My all time favorite series! Thank you, Terry, for a great journey! I first began reading this series in the 90s and haunted the Fantasy aisle in the bookstore periodically until each new installment was offered. Yes, some basic elements are in the story (a must for the genre) but the premise and the back story details are quite unique and fascinating. I grew up watching swashbuckler and mythical movies on Saturday afternoons and pined for more stories of far away heroes and dangerous adventure that were not at all similar to my sa. Tina said I would ponder about this book all day till I got off work to immerse myself back into this wonderful new world. I was lucky enough to find this book in a resale shop, paid under $"I would ponder about this book all day till I got off work to immerse myself back into this wonderful new world" according to Tina. I was lucky enough to find this book in a resale shop, paid under $2.00 for it, that was many many many years agostarting from the first sentence I was enthralled, I literally could not put this book down. When I had to, I seemed to suffer as much as Richard did, I would ponder about this book all day till I got off work to immerse myself back into this wonderful new world, full of sights, sounds, tasteyes, there were some uncomfortable parts, but overall, I was ti. .00 for it, that was many many many years agostarting from the first sentence I was enthralled, I literally could not put this book down. When I had to, I seemed to suffer as much as Richard did, I would ponder about this book all day till I got off work to immerse myself back into this wonderful new world, full of sights, sounds, tasteyes, there were some uncomfortable parts, but overall, I was ti. "I absolutely love all Terry Goodkind novels" according to ruth mccaleb. I absolutely love all Terry Goodkind novels this is the first in a long running series that should not be missed. if you saw the sword of truth tv series you only have a tiny inkling of what these books are all about. think lord of the rings type long fantasy novel not campy televisionRichard the main male character is a man of strong conviction who has no idea that not only does he have a unique heritage and a very unusual type of magic, but that his whole world i