The Law of Nines

By: Terry Goodkind

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Turning 27 may be terrifying for some, but for Alex, a struggling artist living in the Midwest, it is cataclysmic. Something about this birthday, his name, and the beautiful woman whose life he has just saved has suddenly made him - and everyone he loves - a target. A target for extreme and uncompromising violence...

©2009 Terry Goodkind (P)2009 Penguin

Really enjoyed The Law of Nines BUT...

A Sword of Truth fan will get the most out of the story! Anyone new to Terry Goodkind's work will likely not understand the underlying plotline and be a bit lost. Also, the author injects his personal philosophies into the story so prepared for this as well.

the next part of an amazing series

if you loved the sword of truth series you will like this book. it is related to the sword of truth series. my mom and i didn't know that when she got it. it was simply that we love the author and so she hoped it would be good. we both loved it

The reader is perfect for the story.

I heard this book on the radio, and got hooked. I joined Audible just to finish the story. The reader is GREAT for this book. He makes it easy to get lost in the story. I can't imagine anyone else reading it really.

Best author ever!

I am a huge fan of Mr. Goodkind. I've read his books since freshman year, and continue to read and reread is work. This book has become my recent favorite. If you are a fan of fantasy novels, I would strongly suggest not only this book, but all of his work. Mr. Goodkind, you were the best teacher I have ever had. RIP.

fantastic book

inthinknthis book is fantastic. I is a great extension to find out how the "real worl".started....lol. I really enjoyed it. it is a must ready if you are a Goodkind fan!!

I was robbed

I want to start off by saying this really is a good book, technology and modern concepts add a new dynamic to Terry's writing, and Mark Deakins has been an amazing narrator.
now for the complaining, from reading different reviews and just hearing about this book in general, I was lead to believe this a stand alone thriller book that had nothing to do with the Sword of Truth series, but did have some funny references made to it. I was excited to read this after going through all the SoT books. "The Law of Nines" doesn't just make "references" it's the same damn series, albeit centuries into the future.
This isn't a critism, I really did enjoy the book. however it is paramount that anyone interested in this book read the SoT books to understand everything that is happening. I hope to read more about Alexander and Jaxx in the future.

a good kind of story

a fast paced story that drew me along. with a rich background to support the story, and hopless struggles to darken the feel nicely!

Not a conventional thriller--but not bad

I read and liked the first few books of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series. The series lost me around "Naked Empire" when it swerved into long political monologues--that's not what I read fantasy books for!--but the first books were fun.

The Law of Nines brought back the enjoyment of "Wizard's First Rule." There's a lot of action, and while the first third of the book is slower than the rest of the novel, it isn't boring. And some of the scenes there are pretty amusing: imagine explaining what Goth teenagers are to someone from another world!

Along with the nonstop action for the last two thirds of the book, there are some intriguing thoughts about magic and technology. There's one political monologue, but it isn't too long and Goodkind thankfully keeps it mostly within the bounds of the story.

If I have one complaint, it's that action scenes are sometimes too drawn-out. I knew what was going to happen, but the characters didn't, so I had to wait.

Overall, though, The Law of Nines was a fun listen. You'll like it if you liked the Sword of Truth series--if you're not already a fan, try this and you might become one.

Reviw of "Law of Nines"

Very well narrated. Interesting plot reminiscent of Terminator 2. Plot and characters were well developed. Some of the speeches tended to go on for a long time and were repititious. Overall I enjoyed listening but it was a little juvenile.

Perfect book

We need another part to this one for sure.
Another great story by the master of stories. Thank you sir