num_pages: 576
description: In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, Richard Cypher encounters a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, in his forest sanctuary. She seeks his help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword—to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One book. One rule. Witness the birth of a legend. “Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring.” – Kirkus Review
language: English
title: Wizard's First Rule
titlecomplete: Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)
characters: Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander, Darken Rahl, Kahlan Amnell, Richard Cypher
genres: Fiction, Magic, Adventure, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Romance, Adult, Epic, Fantasy
ratings_count: 243895
series: Sword of Truth
awards: awardedAt: 788947200000
name: Locus Award
category: Best first novel
publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson, Ltd. (Orion, London)