Debt of Bones
(Author) Terry GoodkindA short novel of immense scope that shows Terry Goodkind's story telling powers at their very best. An essential curtain raiser to the bestselling SWORD OF TRUTH series. In the days of the war against Panis Rahl, a young woman presents the first wizard with an intractable choice and forces him into an encounter that could unleash a maelstrom of magic. Terry Goodkind's skill at showing characters struggling with free will and facing nightmarish dilemmas as their spirits are tested is shown to its best effect in DEBT OF BONES, as is his consummate world building.
Terry Goodkind
Terry Goodkind was an American bestselling author best known for The Sword of Truth fantasy series. His novels combine epic fantasy with strong philosophical themes, exploring ideas such as individualism, free will, morality, and power through expansive world-building and high-stakes storytelling. Widely read worldwide, Goodkind’s work is recognised for its complex characters, dark tone, and ambitious scope, making him a prominent and often debated figure in modern epic fantasy literature.