Terry Goodkind Reading Order
7 series · 45 books · 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
Complete4 books (2016–2018)
Start with Nest, the first of 4 books in the Angela Constantine / Jack Raynes series.
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.
Richard & Kahlan Series
Complete4 books (2011–2015)
Start with The Omen Machine, the first of 4 books in the Richard & Kahlan series.
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.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2009–2019)
Start with The Law of Nines and read in order.
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Wizard's First Rule 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Stone of Tears 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Blood of the Fold 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Debt of Bones 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Temple of the Winds 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Soul of the Fire 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Faith of the Fallen 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Pillars of Creation 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Naked Empire 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Chainfire 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Phantom 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Confessor 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Omen Machine 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The First Confessor 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Third Kingdom 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Severed Souls 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Warheart 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
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.