I was a little worried, since the first time I listened it was read by Dick Hill, who was great. I loved it, so when audible offered it at almost nothing, I had to listen again. I first listen to this many years ago on cassette. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed.or that their time has run out.

In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword - to invoke within himself something more noble. Falling in love would destroy them - for reasons Richard can't imagine and Kahlan dare not say. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as what secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the best of their hearts could betray them. In a dark age it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion, Richard and Kahlan must take up that challenge or become the next victims. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help.and more. Now the barrier has been breached, and the New World is again beset by their evil power.The masterpiece that started Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth Book 3: Blood of the Fold In a world as rich and real as our own, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell stand against the ancient forces which besiege the New World-forces so terrible that when last they threatened, they could only be withstood by sealing off the Old World from whence they came. To save his life, Kahlan must forsake Richard's love and cast him into the chains of slavery, knowing there could be no sin worse than such a betrayal. Amid sudden and disastrous events, Richard's life is called due to satisfy those treacherous oaths. Against all odds, the ancient bonds of secret oaths, and the dark talents of men long dead, Richard has won her heart. Book 2: Stone of Tears Kahlan has at last gained the one goal she had always thought was beyond her grasp. Richard's world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. This boxed set includes the first three books: Wizard's First Rule, Stone of Tears, and Blood of the Fold Book 1: Wizard's First Rule In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help. The masterpiece from Terry Goodkind that started the New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth and became the inspiration behind the TV show Legend of the Seeker.

Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind