Books like Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
After his father’s brutal murder, Richard Cypher allies with Kahlan Amnell and his grandfather to escape mercenaries and confront Darken Rahl’s growing empire. Together they navigate perilous journeys across the midlands, uncover hidden truths, and begin a saga of legacy and destiny.
First publish date: March 1, 1995
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Terry Goodkind
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