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Terry Goodkind

Terry Goodkind — 13 titles in the rankings, first published between 1994 and 2011. They average 7.7, below the 7.8 the whole catalogue averages. 2 of the series have a reading order worth keeping to.

Editor’s note The Sword of Truth starts with Wizard’s First Rule; readers rate the second book, Stone of Tears, higher, and Faith of the Fallen (6) is the best-rated. The middle books slip — The Pillars of Creation, with new leads, rates lowest. Expect graphic violence, including sexual violence.

Ranked titles
13 books
Average score
7.7
Total ratings
3.4K
First published
1994–2011
Highest ratedFaith of the Fallen7.9 Buy the book Listen to the audiobook

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Series by Terry Goodkind

The Sword of Truth
7.77.7 / 10
The Sword of TruthTerry Goodkind3.4K ratings
The Nicci ChroniclesTerry Goodkind
The Nicci ChroniclesTerry Goodkind

Reading order of Terry Goodkind's series

2 series with a set order — each one opens on the volume to read first.

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Books by Terry Goodkind

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Book score13 books on a timeline, 1994–2011 · Highest rated: Faith of the Fallen
  1. Faith of the Fallen
    Faith of the FallenTerry Goodkind · 2000 Fantasy225 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  2. Confessor
    ConfessorTerry Goodkind · 2007 Fantasy206 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  3. Stone of Tears
    Stone of TearsTerry Goodkind · 1995 Fantasy406 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  4. Temple of the Winds
    Temple of the WindsTerry Goodkind · 1997 Fantasy259 ratings
    7.87.8 / 10
  5. Blood of the Fold
    Blood of the FoldTerry Goodkind · 1996 Fantasy308 ratings
    7.87.8 / 10
  6. Phantom
    PhantomTerry Goodkind · 2006 Fantasy169 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10
  7. Wizard's First Rule
    Wizard's First RuleTerry Goodkind · 1994 Fantasy785 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10
  8. Debt of Bones
    Debt of BonesTerry Goodkind · 2001 Fantasy128 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10
  9. Chainfire
    ChainfireTerry Goodkind · 2005 Fantasy178 ratings
    7.67.6 / 10
  10. The Omen Machine
    The Omen MachineTerry Goodkind · 2011 Fantasy83 ratings
    7.57.5 / 10
  11. Naked Empire
    Naked EmpireTerry Goodkind · 2003 Fantasy209 ratings
    7.57.5 / 10
  12. Soul of the Fire
    Soul of the FireTerry Goodkind · 1999 Fantasy243 ratings
    7.47.4 / 10
  13. The Pillars of Creation
    The Pillars of CreationTerry Goodkind · 2001 Fantasy197 ratings
    7.27.2 / 10

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