The Sword of Truth
Wizard's First Rule, written by Terry Goodkind, is the first book in the epic fantasy series "The Sword of Truth". Published by Tor Books, it was released on August 15, 1994 in hardcover, and in paperback on July 15, 1997. The book was also re-released with new cover artwork by Keith Parkinson in paperback on June 23, 2001. The novel was adapted to television in the 2008 television series "Legend of the Seeker".