• Naked Empire

  • Sword of Truth, Book 8
  • By: Terry Goodkind
  • Narrated by: Jim Bond
  • Length: 22 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,214 ratings)

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Naked Empire

By: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Jim Bond
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"'You knew they were there, didn't you?' Kahlan asked in a hushed tone as she leaned closer. Against the darkening sky, she could just make out the shapes of three black-tipped races taking to wing, beginning their nightly hunt. That was why he'd stopped. That was what he'd been watching as the rest of them waited in uneasy silence.

"'Yes,' Richard said. He gestured over his shoulder without turning to look. "There are two more, back there." Kahlan briefly scanned the dark jumble of rock, but she didn't see any others. Lightly grasping the silver pommel with two fingers, Richard lifted his sword a few inches, checking that it was clear in its scabbard. A last fleeting glimmer of amber light played across his golden cape as he let the sword drop back, in place. In the gathering gloom of dusk, his familiar tall, powerful contour seemed as if it were no more than an apparition made of shadows.

"Just then, two more of the huge birds shot by right overhead. One, wings stretched wide, let out a piercing scream as it banked into a tight gliding turn, circling, once, in assessment of the five people below before stroking its powerful wings to catch its departing comrades in their swift journey west. This night they would find ample food."

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Critic reviews

"Jim Bond's narration imparts a mythical quality while transporting the listener to a world of wizards, soul-stealers, potions, and magic." ( AudioFile)

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  • 07-31-17

Very Moving! Captivating!

I so enjoyed how you brought Life back into your Stories! Thank you, Terry Goodkind

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Delay

The book is another delay of the main story. Not bad story though. Kinda boring at times. Just going off on tangents to delay and extend story. I’m sure it’s to sell more books for money.

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5 star!

A fun journey, with many twists and turns. This book continues the unique humor between characters

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Carried Away

I love entering the realm of Kaylen and Richard's world .
It's a fantastic journey.

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Another Excellent Story

After a mid-series slump, I've really enjoyed the 2nd half of book 7 and all of book 8. The logic is sound, and the fantasy is plausible - and magical.

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Good listen

Tends to get a little too descriptive at times, but if you just continue listening adds to the story. Jim Bond was much better narrating this time than he was on one of the earlier books in this series. He must have read the reviews! Overall good listen!

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Narrator is much better

Jim had gotten better at narration of the last couple books. Really liked the story. Listening to the growth of Richard and Kahlan is awesome.

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great listen.

very enjoyable. I listened every chance I got and finished in less then a week. I will recommend to anyone.

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Loved it!

In the past, I have not been a fan of Jim Bond's narrating. This book however, was very well done.

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good nook

as I have said before, great series. the narrator was a bit weak, but the story was good.

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