The Sword of Truth Books in Order
17 books by Terry Goodkind · 1994-2015 · Fantasy , Science Fiction , Adventure
series of twelve epic fantasy novels written by Terry Goodkind
| # | Cover | Title | Published | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2 |  | The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus | 2012 | Amazon |
| -1 |  | Debt of Bones | 2001 | Amazon |
| 1 |  | Wizard's First Rule | 1994 | Amazon |
| 2 |  | Stone of Tears | 1995 | Amazon |
| 3 |  | Blood of the Fold | 1996 | Amazon |
| 4 |  | Temple of the Winds | 1997 | Amazon |
| 5 |  | Soul of the Fire | 1999 | Amazon |
| 6 |  | Faith of the Fallen | 2000 | Amazon |
| 7 |  | The Pillars of Creation | 2001 | Amazon |
| 8 |  | Naked Empire | 2003 | Amazon |
| 9 |  | Chainfire | 2005 | Amazon |
| 10 |  | Phantom | 2006 | Amazon |
| 11 |  | Confessor | 2007 | Amazon |
| 12 |  | The Omen Machine | 2011 | Amazon |
| 13 |  | The Third Kingdom | 2013 | Amazon |
| 14 |  | Severed Souls | 2014 | Amazon |
| 15 |  | Warheart | 2015 | Amazon |
Where to start with The Sword of Truth
Start with Wizard's First Rule. The Sword of Truth books are numbered, and this series is written to be read in order - later books assume you know what happened earlier.
The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus and Debt of Bones sit before book one in story order, which is why they appear at the top of the table. They were published well after the series began, though, so most readers come back to them later rather than starting there.
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The Sword of Truth series FAQ
- How many books are in The Sword of Truth series?
- There are 17 books in The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, published between 1994 and 2015.
- What is the first Sword of Truth book?
- Wizard's First Rule, published in 1994, is the first book in The Sword of Truth series. The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus and Debt of Bones are prequels, published later and usually read after the main sequence.
- What is the latest Sword of Truth book?
- Warheart (2015) is the most recent Sword of Truth book in our catalogue.
- Do you have to read The Sword of Truth books in order?
- The Sword of Truth books are numbered, and the series is written to be read in order - later books build on events and characters from earlier ones. Start with Wizard's First Rule.
