BookBingeSword of Truth Books in Order
A humble woods guide is pulled into a world-spanning war against tyranny after falling for a mysterious woman guarding a deadly secret.
Here is the complete Sword of Truth reading order — all 11 books by Terry Goodkind, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Wizard's First Rule(1994)
- Stone of Tears(1995)
- Blood of the Fold(1996)
- Temple of the Winds(1998)
- Soul of the Fire(1999)
- Faith of the Fallen(2000)
- The Pillars of Creation(2001)
- Naked Empire(2003)
- Chainfire(2005)
- Phantom(2006)
- Confessor(2007)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Sword of Truth series?
There are 11 books in the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, beginning with Wizard's First Rule (1994) and most recently Confessor (2007).
What is the first Sword of Truth book?
The first book is Wizard's First Rule, published in 1994. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Sword of Truth in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.