Search - Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2)

The epic saga continues in a grand scale. The story is very well written and engaging. Again, the only problem is the violence against women.

In the beggining of the novel, our hero, Richard Cypher, looks forward to a wonderful life with the Mother Confessor, Kahlan Amnel, at his side, as his wife. Having found a way to wed Kahlan, despite her seductive power's ability to rob him of his soul, Richard begins to believe all of his troubles have finally died with the powerful wizard, Darken Rahl.
Upon his departure from his newly acquired D'Haran Palace, Richard's grandfather, Zedd, and his best friend, Chase, begin discussing the closure of the magical Box of Orden. However, Lurking in the shadows, an underworld beast, the screeling hastily makes his way for Chase and Zedd. Will the wizard and boundary warden fall before this seemingly invincible creature? Or will the Spirits somehow give the two sanctuary?

"The masterful telling of Richard Cypher's odyssey began in Wizard's First Rule continues with an ordeal that will test him, body and soul.
"Using his emerging arcane talents and the power of the Sword of Truth which only he can wield, Richard faces the ultimate evil, the dread Keeper of the underworld, who has freed the spirit of his nemisis, Darken Rahl. Unless Richard can control his powers, no one, not even Richard's beloved Kahlan, the powerful, yet benevolent Mother Confessor, will survive the Keeper's plot.
"But keeping Richard from his magic are the Sisters of the Light, who while vowing to train him to discipline his talent, hold his liberty -- his very life -- in their hands. Can Richard win his freedom before the world is destroyed by the foul magic of the underworld?"

This novel is a must-read for all who read The Wizard's First Rule. Though slow-paced compared to its predeccessor, this novel is definately a thriller to the end.

Darken Rahl, from beyond the veil, has begun to summon a sinister power worse than any he has wielded before.
Armed with the Sword of Truth, Richard Cypher, now become Richard Rahl, must learn to control his own newfound power, or the world will spin into darkness unending.
The Sisters of Light promise help. While Richard journeys to their forbidden city, his beloved Kahlan sets out for Ayindril, citadel of the old wizards, in search of Zedd and the help only he can lend. War, suffering, torture, and deceit lie in their paths. So, also, does their destiny.

The common saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" has a point, but when I picked up this book solely based on the front cover picture, I was glad I did.
IMPORTANT: cover had been written on by sibling, but the book itself has not been corrupted.

After the death of Sorcerer Darken Rahl, Richard Cypher?a woods guide turned reluctant hero?finds that his responsibilities have only just begun. He seeks a teacher to help him control his magical gift but is caught in a difficult struggle to retain control over his destiny. Goodkind's talents for world building and characterization are again featured in this sequel to Wizard's First Rule (LJ 9/15/94). He explores not only the deeds but the innermost thoughts of his heroes and villains.

This is the 2nd book an Amazing series! Highly Recommended!

This book was a very good read and if you like adventure and excitement you'll love this.

The second in the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. It's an epic fantasy and for those who love fantasy this series is a must. This book continues The Seeker of Truth, Richard Cypher's transformation from a young man of no consquence to a man of immense power. The question is can he harnass that power before evil sweeps everything away. It's a glorious tale, full of adventure.

Probably not QUITE as good as the first one, but definately a good read - and long enought to satisfy!

Book 2 in A Sword of Truth series.
An Epic of Awesome Power
The masterful telling of Richard Cypher's odyssey that began in Wizard's First Rule continues with an ordeal that will test him, body and soul.
Using his emerging arcane talents and the power of the Sword of Truth which only he can wield, Richard faces the ultimate evil, the dread Kepper of the Underworld, who has freed the spirit of Richard's nemesis, Darken Rahl. Unless Richard can control his powers, no one, not even Richard's beloved Kahlan, the powerful yet benevolent Mother Confessor, will survive the Kepper's plot.
But keeping Richard from his magic are the Sisters of the Light, who while vowing to train him to discipline his talent, hold his liberty--his very life--in their hands. Can Richard win his freedom before his world is destroyed by the foul magic of the Underworld?

"Terry Goodkind's sequel picks up where Wizard's First Rule finishes and continues with unabated force." Piers Anthony

I read into the first few chapters, but decided that I simply couldn't make a commitment to reading each of Goodkind's tomes. Goodkind weaves a good yarn, one that will not leave easily from memory, but whether or not that is a good thing depends entirely on the reader.

Kahlan has at last gained the one goal she had always thought was beyond her grasp...love.

Amid sudden and disastrous events, Richard's life is called due to satisfy those treacherous oaths. To save his life, Kahlan must forsake Richard's love and cast him into the chains of slavery, knowing there could be no sin worse than such a betrayal.

Richard is determined to unlock the secrets bound in the magic of ancient oaths and to again be free. Kahlan, alone with the terrible truth of what she has done, must set about altering the course of a world thrown into war. But even that may be easier than ever winning back the heart of the only man she will ever love.