Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1)
Series: Sword of Truth (1)
Publisher: Tor Fantasy
Published: July 15, 1997
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 848
ISBN-13: 9780812548051
Copyright date: 1994
Subjects: Fantasy - Series; Fiction; Fiction - Fantasy; Fantasy; Fantasy - Epic; Fiction / Fantasy / Epic; Fantasy - General
First sentence: It was an odd-looking vine.
Description: The protective barrier that separates Westland from its neighbors to the east is about to fall, letting loose a monstrous evil upon the world. Only the combined efforts of a young man dedicated to finding the truth, an enigmatic woman intent on concealing her past, and a crusty old hermit resigned to his inevitable destiny can prevent the opening of the three boxes of Orden-an event with the potential to destroy existence itself. The inclusion of graphic scenes of sado-eroticism, though integral to the story, may deter purchase by some libraries. Nevertheless, this first novel offers an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest. The richly detailed world and complex characters will appeal to mature fantasy aficionados.