• Wizard's First Rule

  • Sword of Truth, Book 1
  • By: Terry Goodkind
  • Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
  • Length: 34 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (20,938 ratings)

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Wizard's First Rule

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

The masterpiece that started Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.

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. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the best of their hearts could betray them. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as what secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul. Falling in love would destroy them - for reasons Richard can't imagine and Kahlan dare not say.

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. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out.

Wizard's First Rule is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.

Epic edge: listen to more in the Sword of Truth series.
©1994 by Terry Goodkind. (P)2008 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring." ( Kirkus Review)

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wizards first rule

excellent book. Never a dull moment. The narration was perfect. Very likable characters and several story lines make this book a fun read.

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Great Story

This author is new to me. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the telling. The characters were complete. Themes from ancient wisdom permeates the plot. I love stories where goodness wins out! 😀

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Amazing story and Reader

I had seen the TV show but the book far surpasses it. It's so well written you can almost feel like you are there.

The reader is the best I've heard from an audiobook. He displays alot of emotion as he reads, adding to the depth of it all. I love the Wizards voice.

I'm just sad the second book is from a different reader. If it were the same I would buy it in a heartbeat.

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Great Book!!

Great book and great narration!! Get this book and the rest of the series of these books!!

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loved it!

Read these back in high school but did not finish the series. Cannot wait to get the rest of the books on audio.

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Always loved this series.

I've read this series multiple times and can't get enough. every few years I come back to it. thisnis the first time I've done it through an audio book and it was awesome, extremely well narrated.

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better than expected

The book's contents were fairly good and well written but I believe we're missing a few details here and there. but the performance of Sam Tsoutsouvas made the experience. several times when the narrative was a bit lacking the performance of Sam compensated and brought amaizing life to the noval. I will be looking for more books narrated by Sam.

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my favorite series

This really made my favorite series come to life. I have read and now listened to it several times.

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Ron

At my son’s suggestion I listened to this book. It’s a good value because of the length and a good story.

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Fantastic

Great reading and interesting story throughout. A good read for observers of the first rule.

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