Terry Goodkind Reading Order
7 series · 45 books · Born 1948-01-11
Terry Goodkind was an American fantasy author best known for The Sword of Truth, an expansive epic series that sold millions of copies globally and established him as a major voice in the genre. Beyond his flagship work, he created multiple interconnected fantasy universes including the Children of D'Hara and Nicci Chronicles series, blending intricate world-building with character-driven storytelling across dozens of novels. His career spanned from the mid-1990s until 2020, producing over 45 books that combined high fantasy adventure with philosophical themes and complex moral questions.
Angela Constantine / Jack Raynes Series
Complete4 books (2016–2018)
Start with Nest, the first of 4 books in the Angela Constantine / Jack Raynes series.
Start this series with Nest
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Children Of D'Hara Series
Complete5 books (2019–2020)
Start with Hateful Things, the first of 5 books in the Children Of D'Hara series.
Start this series with Hateful Things
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Richard & Kahlan Series
Complete4 books (2011–2015)
Start with The Omen Machine, the first of 4 books in the Richard & Kahlan series.
Start this series with The Omen Machine
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Sister Of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
Start with Death's Mistress, the first of 4 books in the Sister Of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles series.
Start this series with Death's Mistress
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2009–2019)
Start with The Law of Nines and read in order.
Start this series with The Law of Nines
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Sword Of Truth Series
Complete17 books (1994–2015)
Start with Wizard's First Rule, the first of 17 books in the Sword Of Truth series.
Start this series with Wizard's First Rule
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Year's Best Fantasy Series
Complete9 books (2001–2009)
Start with Year's Best Fantasy, the first of 9 books in the Year's Best Fantasy series.
Start this series with Year's Best Fantasy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Terry Goodkind written?
- Terry Goodkind has written 45 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Terry Goodkind series?
- Here are the first books in Terry Goodkind's series: Angela Constantine / Jack Raynes: Nest; Children Of D'Hara: Hateful Things; Richard & Kahlan: The Omen Machine; Sister Of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles: Death's Mistress; Sword Of Truth: Wizard's First Rule.
- What order should I read Terry Goodkind's books?
- We recommend reading Terry Goodkind's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Terry Goodkind's series complete?
- Terry Goodkind has 7 completed series.