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Sword of Truth books in order
There are 15 books in Sword of Truth. The latest, Warheart, came out in 2015, and Terry Goodkind hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 24 October 2026.
Sword of Truth books in order
1994Book 1Wizard's First Rule
1995Book 2Stone of Tears
1996Book 3Blood of the Fold
1997Book 4Temple of the Winds
1999Book 5Soul of the Fire
2000Book 6Faith Of The Fallen
2001Book 7The Pillars of Creation
2003Book 8Naked Empire
2004Book 9Chainfire
2006Book 10Phantom
2007Book 11Confessor
2011Book 12The Omen Machine
2012Book 13The Third Kingdom: A Richard and Kahlan Novel
2014Book 14Severed Souls
2015Book 15Warheart
Companion stories
2012CompanionThe First Confessor
1998CompanionDebt of Bones
2009CompanionThe Law of Nines
1998CompanionLegends: Discworld. Pern. Song of Ice and Fire. Memory. Sorrow and Thorn. Wheel of Time by Silverberg. Robert ( 2011 ) Paperback
What Sword of Truth is about
From the description of Wizard's First Rule, the first book.
In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, Richard Cypher encounters a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, in his forest sanctuary. She seeks his help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword--- to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.
Sword of Truth at a glance
- Author
- Terry Goodkind
- Books published
- 15
- Companion stories
- 4
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1994
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Sword of Truth book?
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How many books are in Sword of Truth?
15 books have been published in Sword of Truth so far, plus 4 companion stories.
What order should I read Sword of Truth in?
Read the main books in order: 1. Wizard's First Rule, 2. Stone of Tears, 3. Blood of the Fold, 4. Temple of the Winds, 5. Soul of the Fire, 6. Faith Of The Fallen, 7. The Pillars of Creation, 8. Naked Empire, 9. Chainfire, 10. Phantom, and so on. The 4 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Sword of Truth finished?
Terry Goodkind hasn't announced another Sword of Truth book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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