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Book 11 of The Sword of Truth. See all The Sword of Truth books in order
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Phantom
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Last checked: September 24, 2026, against us.macmillan.com

Terry Goodkind in brief

Birth
Born in 1948; Wikidata lists Omaha, United States, as the place of birth. (Wikidata, with no reference of its own and the place's own entry; read November 6, 2026)
Beginnings
Wizard's First Rule, his first novel, was the first thing he had ever written. (terrygoodkind.com; read November 6, 2026) I submitted WIZARD'S FIRST RULE, the first thing I had ever written
Languages
His books are translated into a few dozen languages. (terrygoodkind.com; read November 6, 2026) The books are translated into a few dozen different languages

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  • Adult

Other books in The Sword of Truth

11 books listed so far

  1. Book 1: Wizard's First Rule
  2. Book 2: Stone of Tears
  3. Book 3: Blood of the Fold
  4. Book 4: Temple of the Winds
  5. Book 5: Soul of the Fire
  6. Book 6: Faith of the Fallen
  7. Book 7: The Pillars of Creation
  8. Book 8: Naked Empire
  9. Book 9: Chainfire
  10. Book 10: Phantom

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