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Terry Goodkind

Terry Goodkind Reading Order

7 series Β· 45 books Β· Born 11 January 1948

Terry Goodkind was a prominent American author celebrated for his contributions to the fantasy genre, most notably through his epic series, The Sword of Truth. With a prolific career spanning from 1994 to 2020, he published 45 books across seven series, including Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles and Children of D'Hara, along with works featuring Angela Constantine and Jack Raynes. His storytelling captivated millions, making The Sword of Truth a global bestseller with over 25 million copies sold.

Angela Constantine / Jack Raynes Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2018)

Start with Nest, the first of 4 books in the Angela Constantine / Jack Raynes series.

#Title
1
2
Crazy Wanda
3
Cover of The Girl in the Moon
The Girl in the Moon
4
Cover of Trouble's Child
Trouble's Child

Children Of D'Hara Series

Complete

5 books (2019–2020)

Start with Hateful Things, the first of 5 books in the Children Of D'Hara series.

#Title
1
Hateful Things
2
Cover of The Scribbly Man
The Scribbly Man
3
4
Into Darkness
5
Witch's Oath

Richard & Kahlan Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2015)

Start with The Omen Machine, the first of 4 books in the Richard & Kahlan series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Omen Machine
The Omen Machine
2
Cover of The Third Kingdom
The Third Kingdom
3
Cover of Severed Souls
Severed Souls
4

Sister Of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2020)

Start with Death's Mistress, the first of 4 books in the Sister Of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Cover of Death's Mistress
Death's Mistress
2
Cover of Shroud of Eternity
Shroud of Eternity
3
Cover of Siege of Stone
Siege of Stone
4
Cover of Heart of Black Ice
Heart of Black Ice

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2019)

Start with The Law of Nines and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Law of Nines
2
The Sky People

Sword Of Truth Series

Complete

17 books (1994–2015)

Start with Wizard's First Rule, the first of 17 books in the Sword Of Truth series.

#Title
1
Cover of Wizard's First Rule
Wizard's First Rule
2
Cover of Stone of Tears
Stone of Tears
3
Cover of Blood of the Fold
Blood of the Fold
4
Cover of Debt of Bones
Debt of Bones
5
Temple of the Winds
6
Cover of Soul of the Fire
Soul of the Fire
7
Faith of the Fallen
8
Cover of The Pillars of Creation
The Pillars of Creation
9
Cover of Naked Empire
Naked Empire
10
11
12
13
Cover of The Omen Machine
The Omen Machine
14
Cover of The First Confessor
The First Confessor
15
Cover of The Third Kingdom
The Third Kingdom
16
Cover of Severed Souls
Severed Souls
17

Year's Best Fantasy Series

Complete

9 books (2001–2009)

Start with Year's Best Fantasy, the first of 9 books in the Year's Best Fantasy series.

#Title
1
Year's Best Fantasy
2
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Year's Best Fantasy 2
3
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Year's Best Fantasy 3
4
Cover of Year's Best Fantasy 4
Year's Best Fantasy 4
5
Year's Best Fantasy 5
6
Cover of Year's Best Fantasy 6
Year's Best Fantasy 6
7
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Year's Best Fantasy 7
8
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Year's Best Fantasy 8
9
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Year's Best Fantasy 9

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.

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