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| Wizard's
First Rule, by Terry Goodkind |
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first book of the Sword of Truth series launches
its author to the top of my list. In his fantasy
debut Terry Goodkind proves he has the skill to
make epic fantasy readable for everyone. Don't
let the size of the book scare you...time will
fly by as you devour each page. |
| While
investigating the murder of his father, woods
guide Richard Cypher helps a mysterious young
woman escape from attackers. When Richard takes
her to his old friend and mentor Zedd, she
reveals a deadly plot by the evil wizard Darken
Rahl to take over the world. The three set out to
stop Rahl from opening the underworldly Boxes of
Orden, aided by Zedd's own wizardry, Kahlan's
mysterious magic, and Richard's Sword of Truth.
Along the way they encounter a native society
that talks with the dead, a witch woman with a
wierd welcome, an evil queen and her diabolical
daughter, and a woman who loves causing pain.
When Richard, Kahlan, and Zedd finally come face
to face with Darken Rahl, nothing can prepare you
for the power of the climax! |
| Wizard's
First Rule is a masterful work of epic
fantasy. From the three troubles of the first
chapter to the shocking preview of Goodkind's
next book, the author has you in his grasp and he
is not letting go. The world Goodkind has created
is as full and rich as our own. And Wizard's
First Rule is only the first of six books
chronicling the adventures of Richard Cypher and
Kahlan Amnell. |
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