The Third Kingdom

Sword of Truth, Book 13

By: Terry Goodkind

Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas

Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

"Richard saw the point of a sword blade sticking out from between the man's shoulder blades. He spun back toward Richard after throwing the woman out of the opening, ready to attack. It seemed impossible, but the man looked unaffected by the blade that had impaled him through the chest.

"It was then, in the weak light from the fire pit off to the side, that Richard got his first good look at the killer.

"Three knives were buried up to their brass cross guards in the man's chest. Only the handles were showing. Richard saw, too, the broken end of a sword blade jutting out from the center of the man's chest. The point of that same blade stuck out from the man’s back.

"Richard recognized the knife handles. All three were the style carried by the men of the First File.

"He looked from those blades that should have killed the big man, up to his face. That was when he realized the true horror of the situation, and the reason for the unbearable stench of death."

Sequel to the #1 New York Times best seller The Omen Machine.

©2013 Terry Goodking (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Can't wait for next book!

Loved the storyline. Can't wait to get to 3rd book. While some think it is too drawn out, I like it.

Quick action-packed story.

Really enjoyed this one because of the pace. A quick must-read for fans of Richard and Kahlan. It felt like a turning point to me. An abrupt 90 degree turn from the mysteries and questions of the chainfire trilogy. And towards a new enemy, and new challenges that have just stepped out into the light. Yet who's true motives remain in the Shadows.

A decent continuation

I'm honestly really starting to feel that this author can't help but to borrow aspects of other people's stories. That aside, it's a good story not too straight forward, it keeps you interested throughout. I would say that it is a "must read" if you're already 12 books into it.

The saga continues

The story continues as all the others do and the author as well as he always does over explains everything but still kept you on the edge of your seat.

Never fails, Terry Goodkind is the best

Love the sword of truth series, every since I read book 1 every book after that has been just as good as the first. I don’t care about the bad reviews to me if your a fan your a fan all the way. No half a**fan here. Thank you for this great read/listen.

Good story, too much rambling

Terry Goodkind is very good with his story line, he just tends to ramble so much it gets boring. It is like he has an idea, then because he doesn't really know what he wants to say, he just keeps repeating what he said in different ways until it feels like he is treating the reader as if they are incapable of understanding what he is saying. (I actually start to feel insulted at times.)
An example is the section about the soulless and half-souled people. I think he could have written the section with Samantha in at least half as much space and not bothered to repeat everything again to Ester. It wasn't that difficult to figure out what was going on.

I like the story and I like Sam Tsoutsouvas's narration; however, I would recommend reading this book rather than listening because at least then you can quick read the rambling sections.

Good

A bit wordy and repetitive at times. But still Goodall I have to write ten more words so here they are

amazing

Love I would love to have a prequel to zed or the first war wizard

Can't wait for the next book!!

You won't stop reading, the story will build still the end and then you want more.
All your main character are back and some new ones to make it interesting.

Captivating

I love Sam as a narrator :). I think the characters are a part of him as much as they are me.