• Debt of Bones

  • Sword of Truth Series
  • By: Terry Goodkind
  • Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
  • Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,947 ratings)

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Debt of Bones

By: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
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Publisher's summary

A milestone of storytelling set in the world of The Sword of Truth, Debt of Bones is the story of young Abby's struggle to win the aid of the wizard Zedd Zorander, the most important man alive.

Abby is trapped, not only between both sides of the war, but in a mortal conflict between two powerful men. For Zedd, who commands power most men can only imagine, granting Abby's request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. With the storm of the final battle about to save the life of a child...but neither can escape the shadow of an ancient betrayal.

With time running out, their only choice may be a debt of bones. The world - for Zedd, for Abby, for everyone - will never again be the same.

©2001 Terry Goodkind (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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SOLID FIVE STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!

That was great! Well worthy of the thousands of 5 star reviews. Fine world building, fantastic narration….☺️. A MUST listen!

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Great prequel

I really appreciated getting to know Zedd better in the short story. The story was well thought out and entertaining. The narration is very well done.

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Fantastic

I Absolutely Loved it.
Enjoyed Zed's backstory.
Terry Goodkind is a genius writer.
My favorite by far.

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too short

i am happy to learn the back story to the sword of truth series. but this was way too short. but i will purchase the continuing stories anyway.

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awesome

I wish I had known its order in the series. it would have been helpful

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Good good good.

I love the prequel. Very good. Sam does an amazing job narrating. Quick listen and back to Richard and Kahlan.

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Great for a precursor to Wizard's First Rule

Terry Goodkind is so good at keeping your attention with just enough detail mixed with action. He makes you care about these characters that feel so lifelike. I'm going through all the books again so I can finish up with the new ones that he released after the last series of books ended. This book is a great way to refresh your mind about this world and also be a self-contained story on its own. Great for entertainment in a single session. Highly recommended!

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Loved it

This backstory, to echo another reviewer, fills in a lot of blanks especially about Zed.

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Too Short

The book is great but, too short. i would love to read all the story from these 2 characters.

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love TGs work

amazing short story that gives you a peak at the end of the first daharan war just before the boundary went up. Surprisingly Zed is even MORE badass in his youth lol

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