I was a Goodkind fan, but I admitted that, partway through this book, I just couldn't do it anymore. It all started years ago when this kid from fencing and I were discussing what fantasy books we read. This book has become an unusual point of discussion between me and my literary fantasy friends. Despite Nicci's hunger to understand the source of Richard's indomitable will, her burning passion to destroy him commits her to the unthinkable.more Amid the turmoil, Nicci, a woman from Richard's past, haunted by her memory of him, makes a fateful decision. It would mean taking Kahlan away to safety while abandoning his people to a grim fate.Īs savage hordes stand poised to invade their homeland, Richard and Kahlan's devotion, not only to each other but to their cause and their duty, is imperiled in the descending fury of war. As savage hordes stand poised to invade their homeland, Richard and Kahlan's d There is an alternate cover edition here.Īs his beloved Kahlan lies close to death, Richard Rahl, who distrusts prophecy more than anyone, is confronted by a compelling vision - one that bears a terrible price. It would mean taking Kahlan away to safety while abandoning his people to a grim fate. As his beloved Kahlan lies close to death, Richard Rahl, who distrusts prophecy more than anyone, is confronted by a compelling vision - one that bears a terrible price.
There is an alternate cover edition here.