Terry Goodkind
Terry Goodkind
Author • Narrator11 January 1948 – 17 September 2020 · From United States- Books
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Terry Goodkind (1948-2020) was an American fantasy writer, born in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked as a woodworker, violin maker and wildlife artist before turning to writing.
His debut, Wizard's First Rule (1994), sold to Tor Books at auction for a then-record advance and began the Sword of Truth series, which grew to 21 volumes, was translated into more than 20 languages and was adapted as the television series Legend of the Seeker. His work drew on the ideas of Ayn Rand's Objectivism.
He died in Nevada in September 2020, aged 72.
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The main series, The Sword of Truth, should be read in publication order, starting with "Wizard's First Rule." There are also prequel novels and a follow-up series that expand on the world.
The first book in The Sword of Truth series, "Wizard's First Rule," was adapted into a television series titled "Legend of the Seeker."
Terry Goodkind is widely recognized for his extensive epic fantasy series, The Sword of Truth, which is characterized by its philosophical themes and detailed world-building.