A milestone of storytelling set in the world of the Sword of Truth, Debt of Bones is the tale of young Abby's struggle to win the aid of the wizard Zedd Zorander, the most important man alive.

The basis for the TV show Legend of the Seeker.

Abby is trapped, not only between both sides of the war, but in a mortal conflict between two powerful men. For Zedd, who commands power most men can only imagine, granting Abby's request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. With the storm of the final battle about to break, both Abby and Zedd are caught in a desperate fight to save the life of a child...but neither can escape the shadow of an ancient betrayal.

With time running out, their only choice may be a debt of bones. The world-for Zedd, for Abby, for everyone-will never again be the same.

Discover why millions of readers the world over have elevated Terry Goodkind to the ranks of legend.

Review

“Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring.” ― Kirkus on Wizard's First Rule

“Wonderful.” ― Kliatt on Stone of Tears

“Each volume of the Sword of Truth...proves more difficult to review than the last. There are only so many was of heaping praise on a series that gets better and better.” ― SFX on Blood of the Fold

“...outstanding work...adrenaline and characters who actually behave like adults. Highly recommended.” ― San Diego Union Tribune on Temple of the Winds

“...thoroughly enjoyable.” ― VOYA on Soul of the Fire

“Mr. Goodkind's compelling prose weaves a magic spell over readers.” ― Romantic Times on Faith of the Fallen

“Near-perfect pacing, well-realized settings, and superior descriptive narrative.” ― VOYA on The Pillars of Creation

“Teeming with violence, treachery and intrigue.” ― Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Terry Goodkind (1948-2020) was a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His books include the multi-volume epic fantasy Sword of Truth series―beginning with Wizard’s First Rule ―and related series Richard and Kahlan and The Nicci Chronicles.

Goodkind was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where he also attended art school. Alongside a career in wildlife art, he was also a cabinetmaker and a violin maker, and did restoration work on rare and exotic artifacts from around the world. In the 1990s he relocated to Nevada, where, when not writing novels, he was a racing-car enthusiast.