Terry Goodkind (1948-2020) is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His books include the multi-volume epic fantasy Sword of Truth series -- beginning with Wizard's First Rule, the basis for the television show Legend of the Seeker -- and related series Richard and Kahlan and The Nicci Chronicles.
Goodkind was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where he also attended art school. Alongside a career in wildlife art, he was also a cabinetmaker and a violin maker, and did restoration work on rare and exotic artifacts from around the world. In the 1990s he relocated to Nevada, where, when not writing novels, he was a racing-car enthusiast.
"Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring." --Kirkus on
Wizard's First Rule "Wonderful." --Kliatt on Stone of Tears "Each
volume of the Sword of Truth...proves more difficult to review than
the last. There are only so many was of heaping praise on a series
that gets better and better." --SFX on Blood of the Fold
"...outstanding work...adrenaline and characters who actually
behave like adults. Highly recommended." --San Diego Union Tribune
on Temple of the Winds "...thoroughly enjoyable." --VOYA on Soul of
the Fire
"Mr. Goodkind's compelling prose weaves a magic spell over
readers." --Romantic Times on Faith of the Fallen "Near-perfect
pacing, well-realized settings, and superior descriptive
narrative." --VOYA on The Pillars of Creation
"Teeming with violence, treachery and intrigue." --Publishers
Weekly
As the armies of Panis Rahl spread across the land, a young woman from a beleaguered town begs a boon from First Wizard Zedd, ignorant of the consequences of her request. This revised version of a novella that first appeared in the fantasy anthology Legends illuminates the period in history before the events of Goodkind's "Sword of Truth" series. The conflict between love and duty forms a central theme in this brief and touching tale of people caught up in events they cannot fully control. Keith Parkinson's pencil illustrations add a delicate touch to the story, highlighting key events in the narrative. Libraries wishing to complete their Goodkind collection will want this gracefully written story. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
"Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring." --Kirkus on
Wizard's First Rule "Wonderful." --Kliatt on Stone of
Tears "Each volume of the Sword of Truth...proves more
difficult to review than the last. There are only so many was of
heaping praise on a series that gets better and better." --SFX
on Blood of the Fold "...outstanding work...adrenaline and
characters who actually behave like adults. Highly recommended."
--San Diego Union Tribune on Temple of the Winds
"...thoroughly enjoyable." --VOYA on Soul of the Fire
"Mr. Goodkind's compelling prose weaves a magic spell over
readers." --Romantic Times on Faith of the Fallen
"Near-perfect pacing, well-realized settings, and superior
descriptive narrative." --VOYA on The Pillars of
Creation
"Teeming with violence, treachery and intrigue."
--Publishers Weekly
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