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Sword of Truth #4-6
The Sword of Truth Boxed Set II: Temple of the Winds; Soul of the Fire; Faith of the Fallen
This Mass Market Boxed Set is the second bundle in the bestselling The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. It includes volumes 4-6: Temple of the Winds , Soul of the Fire , and Faith of the Fallen
Book 4: Temple of the Winds
Wielding the Sword of Truth, Richard Rahl has battled death itself and come to the defense of the D'Haran people. But now the power-mad Emperor Jagang confronts Richard with a swift and inexorable foe: a mystical plague cutting a deadly swath across the land and slaying thousands of innocent victims.
Book 5: Soul of the Fire
Richard Rahl has traveled far from his roots as a simple woods guide. Emperor of the D'Haran Empire, war wizard, the Seeker of Truth--none of these roles mean as much to him as his newest: husband to his beloved Kahlan Amnell, Mother Confessor of the Midlands. But their wedding day is the key that unlocks a spell sealed away long ago in a faraway country. Now a deadly power pours forth that threatens to turn the world into a lifeless waste.
Book 6: Faith of the Fallen
Emperor Jagang is rising once again in the Old World and Richard must face him, on his own turf. Richard heads into the Old World with Cara, the Mord-Sith, while his beloved Kahlan remains behind. Unwilling to heed an ancient prophecy, Kahlan raises an army and goes into battle against forces threatening armed insurrection in the Midlands. Separated and fighting for their lives, Richard and Kahlan will be tested to the utmost.
Book 4: Temple of the Winds
Wielding the Sword of Truth, Richard Rahl has battled death itself and come to the defense of the D'Haran people. But now the power-mad Emperor Jagang confronts Richard with a swift and inexorable foe: a mystical plague cutting a deadly swath across the land and slaying thousands of innocent victims.
Book 5: Soul of the Fire
Richard Rahl has traveled far from his roots as a simple woods guide. Emperor of the D'Haran Empire, war wizard, the Seeker of Truth--none of these roles mean as much to him as his newest: husband to his beloved Kahlan Amnell, Mother Confessor of the Midlands. But their wedding day is the key that unlocks a spell sealed away long ago in a faraway country. Now a deadly power pours forth that threatens to turn the world into a lifeless waste.
Book 6: Faith of the Fallen
Emperor Jagang is rising once again in the Old World and Richard must face him, on his own turf. Richard heads into the Old World with Cara, the Mord-Sith, while his beloved Kahlan remains behind. Unwilling to heed an ancient prophecy, Kahlan raises an army and goes into battle against forces threatening armed insurrection in the Midlands. Separated and fighting for their lives, Richard and Kahlan will be tested to the utmost.
2405 pages, Paperback
First published September 16, 2002
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Terry Goodkind
277 books12.3k followersTerry Lee Goodkind was an American writer. He was known for the epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth as well as the contemporary suspense novel The Law of Nines (2009), which has ties to his fantasy series. The Sword of Truth series sold 25 million copies worldwide and was translated into more than 20 languages. Additionally, it was adapted into a television series called Legend of the Seeker, which premiered on November 1, 2008, and ran for two seasons, ending in May 2010.
Goodkind was a proponent of Ayn Rand's philosophical approach of Objectivism, and made references to Rand's ideas and novels in his works.
Goodkind was a proponent of Ayn Rand's philosophical approach of Objectivism, and made references to Rand's ideas and novels in his works.
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October 21, 2013
And this is where the series first begins to go off the rails.
Temple of the Winds is still fairly solid fantasy along the lines of books 1-3. Unfortunately, books 5 and 6 begins to turn the series into heavy-handed author tracts. It's not that the author using his books to share his philosophy is a bad thing. The problem is, Goodkind pounds you over the head with it with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. And then he'll repeat whatever excessively verbose rant on self-determination is the theme of this particular book a good half a dozen times word-for-word.
This REALLY dragged down the middle books of the series, which is a shame, because when Goodkind actually focuses on writing fantasy and rich characters he's quite good.
Temple of the Winds is still fairly solid fantasy along the lines of books 1-3. Unfortunately, books 5 and 6 begins to turn the series into heavy-handed author tracts. It's not that the author using his books to share his philosophy is a bad thing. The problem is, Goodkind pounds you over the head with it with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. And then he'll repeat whatever excessively verbose rant on self-determination is the theme of this particular book a good half a dozen times word-for-word.
This REALLY dragged down the middle books of the series, which is a shame, because when Goodkind actually focuses on writing fantasy and rich characters he's quite good.
May 26, 2014
The story line was amazing. I could never tell what was going to happen next. I loved the insights and psychology behind the characters actions/ reactions. However, this book was way to graphic. It is about battle between good and evil, but the evil portrayed in this book was way to dark, graphic, and explicit for me. I read the whole series to get closure and see how it ends, but I will never be able to make myself go through the trauma of reading them again. As soon as I finished the series, I gave all my books away.
December 28, 2017
After reading the first boxed set, I eagerly read through the second boxed set. Each novel follows the same structure as the first 3 books, introducing new realms and new characters. The only problem I have with these books is that a good 1/4 of each novel is spent delving into the new realm or environment in which Richard and Kahlan are thrown into. It's a great backstory, but it is too much backstory. It's a little frustrating because I want to read more of the main characters, and it seems like some of the original minor characters like Verna and Ann get set aside in this set.
This is one of the first fantasy series that I've read that is really gritty, so there are lots of bad things happening throughout the novels (just like in the first boxed set).
Overall, I'm very eager to continue with the 3rd boxed set!
This is one of the first fantasy series that I've read that is really gritty, so there are lots of bad things happening throughout the novels (just like in the first boxed set).
Overall, I'm very eager to continue with the 3rd boxed set!
April 23, 2023
I love this entire series.
January 25, 2016
This series never let me down.
September 6, 2020
I have read every one of the books from Wizards first rule, all four of the Nicci Chronicles, and am on the last book of the Children of D'Hara series. I have read many fantasy books in my time but Terry Goodkind stands far above all of them. Every book is filled with such exciting turns and unexpected adventure and danger they are hard to put down. Highly recommend these books to any fantasy reader.
October 16, 2021
This is the book that got me addicted to the series ... excellent writing and takes intellect to follow all the stories that are intertwined ... having read further books in the series, I am glad I didn't start with book 1 - Wizard's First Rule
November 16, 2018
I loved all of the books their not about about all the violence but i think one of the best love storys the love they showed throught all the books it was a great love story
May 9, 2020
The series is amazing
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January 1, 2024
To be able to read this series for the first time again 😭 it may be my single favorite series ever. The characters, the stories, the world. Just everything. Yes.
July 16, 2025
probably the best one, should have stopped here 😉
August 7, 2025
Richard and Kahlan’s bond is the heartbeat of these books. Their love keeps shining, even in the darkest moments.
October 13, 2010
Temple of the Winds
I loved this book. This book is so dark. I like how Emperor Jagang is now getting into the picture. He is bad guy trying to exterminate magic. The man seems hypocritical because he uses magic himself. I dislike Nadine Brighton. I think she should get out of Richard's life. I really like the mord-sith. Cara is my favorite. I really like Kahlan too. Sometimes I wonder though about Nathan. Ann says how he is a dangerous man. It's interesting how he is on his own. Nathan does really great things while on his journey. Richard Rahl is forced to make hard decisions that even cost him his life and wife. The Sliph is an interesting character. Though she also creates a problem. The constant battles fought are very exciting. I like how there are a bunch of characters. The author does a great job without getting people lost. I like how he makes references to the previous books in the series.
Soul of the Fire
Another great book. I really love this one. Though I do get very tired of the people of Anderith. A lot of things unravel in this part of the midlands. Richard learns many lessons while he is there. In all the books I have faith in Richard. I think it's pretty amazing how Du Chaillu and Kahlan get along. Kahlan ecen trusts her with a big secret. I never thought until the end of the book how Richard may get rid of the chimes. I thought Zedd was gone. It was great to see him come back. I was really unhappy though what happened to Kahlan at the end. There is so much action and suspense. This is my favorite fantasy series.
Faith of the Fallen
This series still continues to amaze me. This book is really special. Richard really gets to know his enemy. This is one of my favorite books n the whole series.This is by far the best fantasy series ever made.
Sister Nicci is very frightening. She has Kahlan in this spell. If anything happens to Nicci it happens to Kahlan. Richard must do as Nicci says.
Richard always manages to defeat his enemy and finish his task at hand. Richard is very heroic. It goes through these tasks of pain each time. Goodkind really shows evil in a true picture,
I like how Richard can change some of the characters through kindness. He is a very pursuasive. He makes the characters see better through their life and turn away from evil to side of good.
I loved this book. This book is so dark. I like how Emperor Jagang is now getting into the picture. He is bad guy trying to exterminate magic. The man seems hypocritical because he uses magic himself. I dislike Nadine Brighton. I think she should get out of Richard's life. I really like the mord-sith. Cara is my favorite. I really like Kahlan too. Sometimes I wonder though about Nathan. Ann says how he is a dangerous man. It's interesting how he is on his own. Nathan does really great things while on his journey. Richard Rahl is forced to make hard decisions that even cost him his life and wife. The Sliph is an interesting character. Though she also creates a problem. The constant battles fought are very exciting. I like how there are a bunch of characters. The author does a great job without getting people lost. I like how he makes references to the previous books in the series.
Soul of the Fire
Another great book. I really love this one. Though I do get very tired of the people of Anderith. A lot of things unravel in this part of the midlands. Richard learns many lessons while he is there. In all the books I have faith in Richard. I think it's pretty amazing how Du Chaillu and Kahlan get along. Kahlan ecen trusts her with a big secret. I never thought until the end of the book how Richard may get rid of the chimes. I thought Zedd was gone. It was great to see him come back. I was really unhappy though what happened to Kahlan at the end. There is so much action and suspense. This is my favorite fantasy series.
Faith of the Fallen
This series still continues to amaze me. This book is really special. Richard really gets to know his enemy. This is one of my favorite books n the whole series.This is by far the best fantasy series ever made.
Sister Nicci is very frightening. She has Kahlan in this spell. If anything happens to Nicci it happens to Kahlan. Richard must do as Nicci says.
Richard always manages to defeat his enemy and finish his task at hand. Richard is very heroic. It goes through these tasks of pain each time. Goodkind really shows evil in a true picture,
I like how Richard can change some of the characters through kindness. He is a very pursuasive. He makes the characters see better through their life and turn away from evil to side of good.
September 29, 2008
Still lovin it :)
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May 9, 2011yay
July 30, 2011
Read them as they each were released good read
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August 11, 2011Incredible. Richard Rahl is a bang up, thinking warrior!
September 13, 2011
faith of the fallen was one of the best books i have ever read...very emotional storytelling
March 19, 2014
Awesome!
March 21, 2013
Rating this instead of soul of the fire because the description of the book is in Spanish, and I don't want a bunch of recommendations for Mexican novels.
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February 1, 2016We do not like this!: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/fant...
February 20, 2015
This series was great. Even my mother has enjoyed them.
August 7, 2015
I loved all of them. A bit graphic but intense
July 6, 2016
Revisiting this book made me cringe at the treatment of women and humans in general. Trauma porn.
June 4, 2007
It just keeps on truckin'.
June 22, 2008
A real page turner! You can't stop reading these!
January 1, 2010
The series starts to go to hell after Temple of the Winds.
I wish i had stopped reading here.
I wish i had stopped reading here.
April 2, 2014
Sooo good!
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