The Sword of Truth
The Sword of Truth
16 books
About this series
Richard Cypher discovers he is a Seeker of Truth, destined to fight the tyrannical Darken Rahl. This epic fantasy series explores themes of free will, justice, and the nature of good versus evil as Richard and Kahlan navigate a world of magic and political intrigue.
Subseries
The First Confessor
The Sword of Truth #0
Legends
Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn #0.5
Debt of Bones
The Sword of Truth #0.5
Wizard's First Rule
The Sword of Truth #1
Stone of Tears
The Sword of Truth #2
Blood of the Fold
The Sword of Truth #3
Temple of the Winds
The Sword of Truth #4
Soul of the Fire
The Sword of Truth #5
Faith of the Fallen
The Sword of Truth #6
Pillars of Creation
The Sword of Truth #7
Naked empire
The Sword of Truth #8
Chainfire
The Sword of Truth #9
Phantom
The Sword of Truth #10
Confessor
The Sword of Truth #11
The Omen Machine
The Sword of Truth #12
The Third Kingdom
The Sword of Truth #13
Severed Souls
The Sword of Truth #14No cover available
Warheart
The Richard and Kahlan Novels #4
The Law of Nines
The Law of Nines #1Similar series
Frequently asked questions
Is there a recommended reading order for The Sword of Truth series?
The main series is generally read in publication order, starting with "Wizard's First Rule." There is a prequel novella, "The First Confessor," which can be read before the main series or after, as it provides backstory to the world.
Are there any TV shows or movies based on The Sword of Truth books?
The series was adapted into a television show titled "Legend of the Seeker," which covered the events of the first two books, "Wizard's First Rule" and "Stone of Tears."
Does The Sword of Truth connect to other series by Terry Goodkind?
The author continued the story of Richard and Kahlan in a follow-up series called "The Nicci Chronicles," which features characters introduced in the later books of The Sword of Truth.