Sword of Truth books in order A series by Terry Goodkind
The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind has 11 books, from Wizard's First Rule (Aug 1994) to Confessor (Nov 2007). Read it in order, starting with Wizard's First Rule.
Reading order: 1 Wizard's First Rule (1994) · 2 Stone of Tears (1995) · 3 Blood of the Fold (1996) · 4 Temple of the Winds (1997) · 5 Soul of the Fire (1999) · 6 Faith of the Fallen (2000) · 7 The Pillars of Creation (2001) · 8 Naked Empire (2003) · 9 Chainfire (2005) · 10 Phantom (2006) · … all 11 below
Updated September 2026
All 11 Sword of Truth books in order
- 1.
Wizard's First Rule (Aug 1994)
- 2.
Stone of Tears (Oct 1995)
- 3.
Blood of the Fold (Oct 1996)
- 4.
Temple of the Winds (1997)
- 5.
Soul of the Fire (1999)
- 6.
Faith of the Fallen (Aug 2000)
- 7.
The Pillars of Creation (Nov 2001)
- 8.
Naked Empire (Jul 2003)
- 9.
Chainfire (Jan 2005)
- 10.
Phantom (2006)
- 11.
Confessor (Nov 2007)
Sword of Truth FAQ
- How many Sword of Truth books are there?
- There are 11 Sword of Truth books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Sword of Truth books in?
- In publication order, starting with Wizard's First Rule (Aug 1994): 1 Wizard's First Rule (1994) · 2 Stone of Tears (1995) · 3 Blood of the Fold (1996) · 4 Temple of the Winds (1997) · 5 Soul of the Fire (1999) · 6 Faith of the Fallen (2000) · … all 11 below.
- What is the first Sword of Truth book?
- Wizard's First Rule (Aug 1994).
- What is the latest Sword of Truth book?
- Confessor (Nov 2007).
- Is the Sword of Truth series finished?
- There have been no new Sword of Truth books since 2007; Terry Goodkind died in 2020.
- Did Terry Goodkind write other series?
- Yes: The Nicci Chronicles.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.