It has three things I find rare in combination: an interesting, lucid narrative almost unremitting development and action and some genuinely original and thoughtful aspects. Wizard's First Rule may be Terry Goodkind's first novel his career is nevertheless already impressive.' -Piers Anthony 'A wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring epic fantasy debut.' - Kirkus Reviews 'Goodkind choreographs and intricate duality in which the dividing line between good and evil is often turned upside down.' - Romantic Times, 'This is a phenomenal fantasy, endlessly inventive, that surely marks the commencement of one of the major careers in the genre. Wizard's First Rule may be Terry Goodkind's first novel his career is nevertheless already impressive., 'This is a phenomenal fantasy, endlessly inventive, that surely marks the commencement of one of the major careers in the genre. Goodkind choreographs and intricate duality in which the dividing line between good and evil is often turned upside down., This is a phenomenal fantasy, endlessly inventive, that surely marks the commencement of one of the major careers in the genre. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something more noble. Falling in love would destroy them-for reasons Richard can't imagine and Kahlan dare not say. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as what secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the best of their hearts could betray them.

In a dark age it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion, Richard and Kahlan must take up that challenge or become the next victims. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help. The masterpiece that started Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth series, and the basis for the TV show Legend of the Seeker.

Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind