• 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 (20,950 ratings)

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Wizard's First Rule

By: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
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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.

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

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Great story

I love this series. I have listened to it multiple times and I will keep coming back.

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Fantastic!

loved reading the book and loved the recording! Took a little bit to get used to listening at first but once I was used to it I enjoyed reliving the story. unfortunately the next book recorded by Jim Bond is excruciating to listen to. I hope they change it before anyone else listens to it.

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awesome story awesome narrator

I was a little put off by the narrator's voice at first but you get used to it. I really loved his voice acting by the end of it so just push through if you feel the same . the story and characters are more than awesome

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pretty good

I enjoyed this book. It had better twists and tuns than the TV show. It was quite long though. And I felt like some parts unnecessarily dragged on too long. Other than that though it was really good.

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A great start to a fun series

It amuses me when I encounter cliches in fantasy only to realize that alot of these cliches originated from series like this. addictive and great pacing. cant wait to start the next one.

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Superb

Great storyline! The narrator is incredible and passionate. The story has an abundance of twists and turns that leave a listener in wonder until the end.

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World Class Epic Fantasy!

In the company of great series like Inheritance and Lord of the Rings. The thorough character development is coupled with non-stop action. And of course, the requisite laws of magic for this world are integral to the story. Classic epic.

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Terry Goodkind did an amazing job.

Goodkind has a talent for explaining the very complicated in an easily understood fashion. This book is very long. That being said I didn't want it to end. I was ready to start the next book immediately.

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Amazing, and Amazing value for your money.

The story is great, and I'm shocked I had not heard of it. It's long and wonderfully so. such good value for your credits.

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loved it

i loved it i couldn't stop listening once i started the book a thrilling journey i cant wait to start listening to the next book in the series.

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