| Book Title | Wizard’s First Rule |
| Series | Sword of Truth |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Terry Goodkind |
| Publisher | Tor Fantasy |
| Published | April 14, 2003 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good mass market paperback with moderate shelf wear, spine creasing, edge wear, corner rubbing, and cover creases consistent with normal reading. Binding is intact and pages are clean with no missing or loose pages. An attractive reading copy of the first book in the series. |
| Condition | Good |
Richard Cypher’s quiet life as a woods guide ends when he meets the mysterious Kahlan Amnell, a woman pursued by deadly assassins. Guided by the aged wizard Zedd, Richard learns he is destined to wield the Sword of Truth and confront the tyrant Darken Rahl, whose quest for ultimate power threatens the freedom of the Midlands.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Wizard’s First Rule launched Terry Goodkind’s bestselling Sword of Truth series and introduced readers to Richard, Kahlan, and Zedd—characters who became icons of modern epic fantasy. Combining grand adventure, memorable villains, magic, and philosophical themes, this debut remains one of the most recognizable fantasy novels of the 1990s and the foundation for one of the genre’s longest-running series.
Collector Notes
As the debut novel in the Sword of Truth series, Wizard’s First Rule is the key volume for collectors. Early Tor printings and first editions are especially desirable, while later mass market editions remain popular because many readers seek complete matching sets. The novel also inspired the television adaptation Legend of the Seeker, further increasing its long-term collectibility.





