Stone of Tears by Terry Goodkind is the second book in the Sword of Truth Audiobook series. It was first released on September 15, 1995, with the paperback following on August 15, 1996.
It follows Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook and is followed by Blood of the Fold Audiobook.
Plot of Stone of Tears Audiobook by Terry Goodkind
In the second audiobook to the The Sword of Truth Audiobooks series, Richard Rahl has just stopped the powerful wizard, his father Darken Rhal, from taking over the world with three magic boxes of Orden.
He gets his life back with his beloved Kahlan, and is to be married to her. Then they get some strange visitors on horseback, three women that know how to help Richard with his headaches, but he would have to wear a collar, which he loathes. He gets there chances to accept the offer of the collar or be killed.
He soon finds out that everytime he does not accept the collar one of the woman kills herself and passes on her power for the next woman to succeed. Kahlan knows the collar will save his life but knows the kind of pain he went through with a collar and is having a very hard time with what she has to do if Richard does not accept the collar on the second offer.
Stone Of Tears Audiobook – The Sword of Truth book 2
Wizard’s Second Rule
Stone of Tears Audiobook reveals the Wizard’s Second Rule: The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. (Chapter 63, p. 634, U.S. hardcover edition)
It is explained in the audiobook as follows: “It sounds a paradox, but kindness and good intentions can be an insidious path to destruction. Sometimes doing what seems right is wrong, and can cause harm. The only counter to it is knowledge, wisdom, forethought, and understanding the First Rule. Even then, that is not always enough. […] Violation can cause anything from discomfort, to disaster, to death.”
The Sword of Truth Audiobook is a series of seventeen epic fantasy novels written by Terry Goodkind. The Audiobook follow the protagonists Richard Cypher, Kahlan Amnell and Zeddicus Zu’l Zorander on their quest to defeat oppressors who seek to control the world and those who wish to unleash evil upon the world of the living.
While each novel was written to stand alone, except for the final three that were intended to be a trilogy, they follow a common timeline and are linked by ongoing events that occur throughout the series.
About Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook
Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook, written by Terry Goodkind, is the first audiobook in the epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth Audiobooks. 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 audiobook was adapted to television in the 2008 television series Legend of the Seeker.
Goodkind had no trouble selling his first book to a publisher. “I’m sort of the exception that proves the rule,” he says. “I wanted to be represented by the best agent in the country and I wrote him a letter. He asked to see the book and he liked it. He showed it to a number of publishers. Three of them had an auction. Ten weeks after I’d written ‘The End’ it sold for a record price ($275,000),” the most money ever paid for a fantasy novel by a first time author.
Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook by Terry Goodkind
Plot Summary
Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook by Terry Goodkind is the quest story of young Richard Cypher, who must find three magic boxes mentioned in a secret book of his father’s. If he does not, the evil lord Darken Rahl will gain power over the living and the underworld, plunging the world into a reign of terror. Along the way Richard must outsmart an evil queen, a tribe of cannibals and a witch woman, as well as several magical beasts. He is aided by Kahlan, a beautiful but mysterious stranger, his wise elderly friend Zedd and his ally Chase, a huge, fierce boundary warden.
After his father’s brutal murder, Richard searches for clues to the killer. He happens to meet a beautiful young woman being pursued by three men in the forest. Richard helps Kahlan hide from the men and when they are attacked the two youths kill the four brawny men. Richard takes Kahlan to meet his elderly friend Zedd. Kahlan recognizes Zedd as the great wizard for whom she has been searching. Zedd realizes that Kahlan is a powerful Confessor and he names Richard Seeker of the Truth. They must stop the evil Darken Rahl from gathering all three of the boxes of Orden and opening the one that will give him power over everything living and dead, for good or evil.
The trio visit Richard’s friend Chase, who agrees to take them through a pass in the boundary to The Midlands. On the way, Chase and Zedd are injured, so Kahlan and Richard trek through the pass in the boundary alone. In The Midlands, they are accepted into the tribe of the Mud People. A council of seers sends them to Shota the witch woman, who tells Richard that Queen Milena has the final box of Orden, but will not have it long.
Kahlan and Richard, accompanied by wizard Zedd, travel to Queen Milena’s castle in Tamarang, encountering a young orphan named Rachel along the way. There, they learn that the wizard Giller has sacrificed his life to save the box from Darken Rahl. After leaving, they encounter Chase with Rachel, and learn that the little girl has the third box of Orden hidden in a loaf of bread. They rush the box to the protection of an army headed by Richard’s brother Michael.
Richard is captured by a Mord-Sith and horribly tortured. He tells Darken Rahl that the Book of Counted Shadows, the guide to opening the boxes of Orden, has been destroyed. However, Richard admits that he has memorized the contents of the book. To save Kahlan’s life, Richard decides to help the evil Darken Rahl gain dominion over all things, living and dead. At the last minute, Richard leaves out a crucial paragraph of the book, resulting in Rahl’s death. Richard becomes Rahl, ruler of all three lands. His love for Kahlan makes him immune to her Confessor powers and they ride a red dragon away to return the boy Siddin to his people and consummate their relationship.
Reception
Terri Windling identified Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook by Terry Goodkind as one of the best fantasy debuts of 1994, saying that although the novel was “derivative,” it “does have a certain charm and earnestness about it”. Kirkus Reviews called the novel “A wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring epic fantasy debut.”
Booklist favorably described the Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook by Terry Goodkind as the “first volume of a saga” and favourably within the “same breath as Robert Jordon” but “hardly an aspirant to Tolkien’s mantel”. The review concludes that “the characters and their world come to life, and Goodkind’s ambitious juxtaposition of modern ambiguities and the classical fantasy setting works more often than not.” Library Journal called the audiobook “an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest” recommending the novel for “mature fantasy aficionados” noting the sado-eroticism of the Mord Sith might “deter purchase by some libraries”
Terry Goodkind – Author of Sword Of Truth Audiobook
Although Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook is a young adult fantasy audiobook replete with magic, kingdoms, wizards, dragons and swords, there are other scenes that some readers will find disturbing. These include the brutal murder of a young boy whose body is cannibalized. One character is a sadistic homosexual pedophile killer forced to eat his own genitals while another is a dominatrix who practices bondage and tortures the hero.
Written by: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
Length: 34 hrs and 10 mins
Series: Sword of Truth, Book 1
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:15/10/2008
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
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The Sword of Truth Audiobook is a series of seventeen epic fantasy novels written by Terry Goodkind. The Audiobook follow the protagonists Richard Cypher, Kahlan Amnell and Zeddicus Zu’l Zorander on their quest to defeat oppressors who seek to control the world and those who wish to unleash evil upon the world of the living. While each novel was written to stand alone, except for the final three that were intended to be a trilogy, they follow a common timeline and are linked by ongoing events that occur throughout the series.
The Sword of Truth Audiobook Mp3 Series by Terry Goodkind began in 1994 with Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook and Goodkind has since written fifteen more novels in addition to a novella titled Debt of Bones. The latest novel in the The Sword of Truth Audiobook series, Warheart, was released in 2015. As of 2008, 25 million copies of the series’ books have been sold worldwide, and the series has been translated into more than 20 languages. A television series adaptation of The Sword of Truth Audiobook, titled Legend of the Seeker, produced by ABC Studios and broadcast via syndication, first aired on November 1, 2008.
Keith Parkinson served as the cover artist for all the audiobooks of the first edition, apart from Wizard’s First Rule and Blood of the Fold. New hardback and paperback editions of those two books were later published with new cover illustrations by Parkinson. Parkinson died on October 26, 2005, but not before completing the cover art for two more novels in the series.
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Synopsis of The Sword of Truth Audiobook
The Sword of Truth Audiobook Online Streaming Series by Terry Goodkind is set in a world divided into two major regions: the New World and the Old World. The New World consists of three lands with Westland in the west, D’Hara in the east and the Midlands in the center of the two. D’Hara is ruled by a magically gifted member of the Rahl family, while the welfare of the Midlands is decided by a council of representatives led by the Mother Confessor, who is also the leader of the Confessors. The Confessors are a group of women who each have a magical power to force a person to become entirely devoted to them, allowing them to fulfill their purpose – to find the truth. Westland, a land of no magic, is also ruled by a council of representatives. The Old World is not introduced until the second book in the series and its geographical features are described in less detail.
The main character is a young man named Richard Cypher, a Westland woods guide whose simple life is forever changed after he becomes the Seeker of Truth – a position similar to that of a Confessor, requiring him to uphold justice in the world. Over the course of the series, Richard learns about his heritage while seeking to stop the evil that others would unleash upon the world of the living. Because Richard refuses to sacrifice his values and lives his life as a free man, others begin to understand the nobility of man and what it means to be free. Each book is loosely themed around a Wizard’s Rule, tenets by which all wizards should abide. The eleventh full-length novel, Confessor, concludes the series’ central story arc regarding the invasion of the Imperial Order, an empire in the Old World led by Jagang. Warheart was the last novel in the series.
Book Series in Order
The Sword of Truth #1: Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook (31 Hours) – Read By Jim Bond
In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher’s forest sanctuary seeking help…and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.
Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 1
In a dark age when it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion, Richard and Kahlan must take up that challenge or become the next victims. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the beat of their hearts could betray them. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as what secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul. Falling in love would destroy them – for reasons Richard can’t imagine and Kahlan dare not tell him.
In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan cals 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.
The Sword of Truth #2: Stone Of Tears Audiobook (35 Hours on 2 CDs) – Read By Jim Bond
Kahlan has at last gained the one goal she had always thought was beyond her grasp…love. Against all odds, the ancient bonds of secret oaths, and the dark talents of men long dead, Richard had won her heart.
Stone Of Tears Audiobook – The Sword of Truth book 2
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.
The Sword of Truth #3: Blood Of The Fold Audiobook (22 Hours) – Read By Buck Schirner
In a world as rich and real as our own, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell stand against the ancient forces which besiege the New World – forces so terrible that when they last threatened, they could only be withstood by sealing off the Old World from whence they came. Now the barrier has been breached, and the New World is again beset by their evil power.
Blood Of The Fold Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 3
War and treachery plague the world, and only Richard and Kahlan can save it from an Armageddon of unimaginable savagery and destruction.
Terry Goodkind, author of the brilliant fantasy bestsellers Wizard’s First Rule and Stone of Tears, has created his most masterful epic yet, a sumptuous feast of magic and excitement replete with the wonders of his unique fantasy vision.
The Sword of Truth #4: Temple Of The Winds Audiobook (30 Hours) – Read By Dick Hill
Return to the world of Richard Cypher, whose adventures have stirred the blood and filled the hearts of legions of satisfied readers. When Richard was a simple woods guide, he never dreamed he would get caught up in magic, war, and dangers so extraordinary that the fate of his entire world would hang on his actions and decisions.
Over the course of his journeys Richard learned to accept his true role, first as the Seeker and the wielder of the Sword of Truth, and then, in Stone of Tears, as the new Lord Rahl and the war wizard who led the fight against the Keeper and his dark minions.
Temple Of The Winds Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 4
Everything Richard has learned thus far, all the wisdom, the magic, and the conviction he holds, will be for naught as the power-mad Emperor Jagang returns with his multitude of demonic underlings.
For Richard must now challenge the impossible: the magic that thwarts magic, the three-thousand-years-sealed-away fortress of evil that has begun to infect the world with a terrible, sorcerous plague. He must find the Temple of the Winds. But once the shadow of betrayal falls across that mission, Richard must accept the Truth and find a way to undo the damage…or his world will perish.
The Sword of Truth #5: Soul Of Fire Audiobook (24 Hours) – Read By Buck Schirner
Return to the world of Wizard’s First Rule, which “has everything one could ask for in an epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly), the world of Richard Cypher, a simple woods guide who never dreamed he would get caught up in magic, war, and dangers so extraordinary that the fate of the entire world would hang on his actions and decisions.
In Wizard’s First Rule Richard and Kahlan Amnell, the Mother Confessor of the Midlands and the woman he would come to love, were the last hope against the forces of Darken Rahl, who had vowed to enslave the land on behalf of the Keeper, the evil lord of the Underworld.
Richard slowly learned to accept his true role, first as Seeker and wielder of the Sword of Truth and then, in Stone of Tears, as the new Lord Rahl and war wizard who led the fight against the Keeper and his Dark minions.
Richard managed to seal the Keeper in the Underworld and, in Blood of the Fold, defended the midlands from genocidal armies of the Blood of the Fold.
Soul Of Fire Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 5
In Temple of the Winds Richard was faced with an evil even he couldn’t stand against – a dread plague loosed by the mad Emperor Jagang. Only by journeying to the Temple of the Winds was Richard able to thwart the plans of Jagang and save his world and the life of his Beloved Kahlan.
But when Kahlan summoned the dominion of the chimes to save Richard, unwittingly she loosed arcane powers that now not only threaten those she loves, but are bent on reshaping the world itself into forbidding visions that will forever alter the very nature of life itself.
Richard and Kahlan must now hunt the chimes, those most mysterious of hunters – the unseen stalkers of souls, the thieves of order – and in so doing plunge headfirst into danger perilous. For there is no place so dangerous as a world without magic.
The Sword of Truth #6: Faith Of The Fallen Audiobook (27 Hours) – Read By John Kenneth
Bestselling New York Times author Terry Goodkind revisits his gripping Sword of Truth books with the eagerly anticipated Faith of the Fallen. In the sixth installment of this beloved series, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell struggle against threats to the freedom of the world, testing both their endurance and their love for one another.
As his beloved Kahlan lies close to death, Richard – who distrusts prophecy more than anyone – is confronted by a compelling vision that bears a terrible price: taking Kahlan away from the protection of the army he leads, and abandoning his people to a grim fate. Kahlan, left behind and unwilling to abandon the cause of the Midlands, violates prophecy and breaks her last pledge to Richard.
Faith Of The Fallen Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 6
Finally, she will come face to face with the architect of the terror sweeping her land: the mad dreamwalker, Emperor Jagang, who is poised to unleash his formidable fury on the New World. Meanwhile, in Emperor Jagang’s sprawling encampment, Nicci, a Sister of the Dark, is tormented by her memory of Richard yet is captivated by the inexplicable strength that she saw in this gaze.
Despite her hunger to understand the source of his indomitable will, her burning passion to destroy him commits her to the unthinkable and draws her into a haunting, epic conflict. This latest compelling installment in the Sword of Truth series showcases Richard and Kahlan’s further struggles against the relentless, monolithic forces of the Imperial Order, resulting in Goodkind’s most captivating novel yet.
The Sword of Truth #7: The Pillars Of Creation Audiobook (23 Hours) – Read By Jim Bond
”Richard Rahl and his wife, Kahlan, have been reunited after their long separation, but with winter descending and the paralyzing dread of an army of annihilation occupying their homeland, they must venture deep into a strange and desolate land. Their quest turns to terror when they find themselves the helpless prey of a tireless hunter.” ”Exploited by that intent on domination, Jennsen finds herself drawn into the center of a violent struggle for conquest and revenge. Worse yet, she finds her will seized by dark forces more abhorrent than anything she ever envisioned. Only then does she come to realize that the voices were real.”
The Pillars Of Creation Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 7
Staggered by loss and increasingly isolated, Richard and Kahlan desperately struggle to survive. But if they are to live, they must stop the relentless, unearthly threat that comes out of the darkest night of the human soul. To do so, Richard will be called upon to face the demons stalking among the Pillars of Creation.
The Sword of Truth #8: Naked Empire Audiobook (23 Hours) – Read By Jim Bond
Naked Empire Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 8
”You knew they were there, didn’t you?” Kahlan asked in a hushed tone as she leaned closer.” ”Against the darkening sky, she could just make out the shapes of three black-tipped races taking to wing, beginning their nightly hunt. That was why he’d stopped. That was what he’d been watching as the rest of them waited in uneasy silence.” ””Yes,” Richard said. He gestured over his shoulder without turning to look. ”There are two more, back there.”” ”Kahlan briefly scanned the dark jumble of rock, but she didn’t see any others.” ”Lightly grasping the silver pommel with two fingers, Richard lifted his sword a few inches, checking that it was clear in its scabbard.
A last fleeting glimmer of amber light played across his golden cape as he let the sword drop back in place. In the gathering gloom of dusk, his familiar tall, powerful contour seemed as if it were no more than an apparition made of shadows.” ”Just then, two more of the huge birds shot by right overhead. One, wings stretched wide, let out a piercing scream as it banked into a tight gliding turn, circling once more in assessment of the five people below before stroking its powerful wings to catch its departing comrades in their swift journey west.” This night they would find ample food.
The Sword of Truth #9: Chainfire Audiobook (26 Hours) – Read By Jim Bond
”How much of this blood is his?” ”Most of it, I’m afraid,” a second woman said as they both rushed along beside him. As Richard fought to focus his mind on his need to remain conscious, the breathless voices sounded to him as if they were coming from some great dim distance.
He wasn’t sure who they were. He knew that he knew them, but right then it just didn’t seem to matter. The crushing pain in the left side of his chest and his need for air had him at the ragged edge of panic. It was all he could do to try to pull each crucial breath.
Chainfire Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 9
Even so, he had a bigger worry. Richard struggled to put voice to his burning concern, but he couldn’t form the words, couldn’t get out any more than a gasping moan. He clutched the arm of the woman beside him, desperate to get them to stop, to get them to listen. She misunderstood and instead urged the men carrying him to hurry, even though they already panted with the effort of bearing him over the rocky ground in the deep shade among the towering pines.
They tried to be as gentle as possible, but they never dared to slow. Not far off, a rooster crowed into the still air, as if this was an ordinary morning like any other. Richard observed the storm of activity swirling around him with an odd sense of detachment. Only the pain seemed real. He remembered hearing it once said that when you died, no matter how many people were with you, you died alone. That’s how he felt now-alone.
The Sword of Truth #10: Phantom Audiobook (23 Hours) – Read By Sam Tsoutsouvas
Phantom Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 10
In the eagerly awaited second volume of bestseller Goodkind’s Chainfire trilogy, star-crossed Richard Cypher (aka Lord Richard Rahl) searches for his beautiful ”phantom” wife, Kahlan Amnell, who lost her memory in 2005’s Chainfire after the Sisters of the Dark cast a spell on her.
Meanwhile, Richard has memorized a magical instruction book, The Book of Counted Shadows, which will help open the three boxes of the Orden, though the consequences could be dire for the Old World: ”Open the correct box, and one gains the power of Orden-the essence of life itself, power over all things living and dead… Open the wrong box… and every living thing in existence is incinerated into nothingness. It would be the end of all life.”
Despite the simplistic good vs. evil conflict and bland prose, the author expertly juggles many complex plot lines and brings to life a host of colorful characters.
The Sword of Truth #11: Confessor Audiobook (26 Hours) – Read By Sam Tsoutsouvas
Confessor Audiobook – The Sword of Truth Book 11
Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves?and has lost.
Join Richard and Kahlan in the concluding novel of one of the most remarkable and memorable journeys ever written. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken since the dawn of history. When next the sun rises, the world will be forever changed.
Wizard’s Rules
A thread woven through The Sword of Truth Audiobook Series by Terry Goodkind are the 11 “Wizard’s Rules”, which are practical teachings given to young wizards.
Wizard’s First Rule: “People are stupid; given proper motivation, almost anyone will believe almost anything. Because people are stupid, they will believe a lie because they want to believe it’s true, or because they’re afraid it might be true. Peoples’ heads are full of knowledge, facts and beliefs, and most of it is false, yet they think it all true. People are stupid; they can only rarely tell the difference between a lie and the truth, and yet they are confident they can, and so are all the easier to fool.”
Wizard’s Second Rule: “The Second Rule is that the greatest harm can result from the best intentions.”
Wizard’s Third Rule: “Passion rules reason.”
Wizard’s Fourth Rule: “The Wizard’s Fourth Rule, he called it. He said that there was magic in sincere forgiveness, in the Fourth Rule. Magic to heal. In forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive.”
Wizard’s Fifth Rule: “Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie.”
Wizard’s Sixth Rule: “The most important rule there is, the Wizard’s Sixth Rule: the only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. The first law of reason is this: what exists, exists, what is, is and from this irreducible bedrock principle, all knowledge is built. It is the foundation from which life is embraced. Thinking is a choice. Wishes and whims are not facts nor are they a means to discover them. Reason is our only way of grasping reality; it is our basic tool of survival. We are free to evade the effort of thinking, to reject reason, but we are not free to avoid the penalty of the abyss that we refuse to see. Faith and feelings are the darkness to reasons light. In rejecting reason, refusing to think, one embraces death.”
Wizard’s Seventh Rule: “Life is the future, not the past. The past can teach us, through experience, how to accomplish things in the future, comfort us with cherished memories, and provide the foundation of what has already been accomplished. But only the future holds life. To live in the past is to embrace what is dead. To live life to its fullest, each day must be created anew. As rational, thinking beings, we must use our intellect, not a blind devotion to what has come before, to make rational choices.”
Wizard’s Ninth Rule: “A contradiction can not exist in reality. Not in part, nor in whole. To believe in a contradiction is to abdicate your belief in the existence of the world around you and the nature of the things in it, to instead embrace any random impulse that strikes your fancy – to imagine something is real simply because you wish it were. A thing is what it is, it is itself. There can be no contradictions. Faith is a device of self-delusion, a sleight of hand done with words and emotions founded on any irrational notion that can be dreamed up. Faith is the attempt to coerce truth to surrender to whim. In simple terms, it is trying to breath life into a lie by trying to outshine reality with the beauty of wishes. Faith is the refuge of fools, the ignorant, and the deluded, not of thinking, rational men. In reality, contradictions cannot exist. To believe in them you must abandon the most important thing you possess: your rational mind. The wager for such a bargain is your life. In such an exchange, you always lose what you have at stake.”
Wizard’s Tenth Rule: “Willfully turning aside from the truth is treason to one’s self.”
Wizard’s Eleventh Rule: “The rule of all rules. The rule unwritten. The rule unspoken since the dawn of history… But Barracus wanted you to know that it’s the secret to using a war wizard’s power. The only way to express it, to make sure that you would grasp what he was intending to tell you, was to give you a book unwritten to signify the rule unwritten.”
Reception
The Sword of Truth Audiobook Series by Terry Goodkind series frequently enters lists of top fantasy novels. Wizard’s First Rule Audiobook and the subsequent series was in the top 30 list by Paste magazine. In 2011, a NPR poll of 60,000 readers from among 5,000 fantasy novels nominated, found the The Sword of Truth Audiobook Series by Terry Goodkind as the 62nd most popular fantasy/science fiction novel of all time.
About the Author – Terry Goodkind
Terry Goodkind (born in 1948) is an American writer. He is known for the epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth Audiobook as well as the contemporary suspense novel The Law of Nines Audiobook (2009), which has ties to his fantasy series. The Sword of Truth Audiobook series sold 25 million copies worldwide and was translated into more than 20 languages. Additionally, it was adapted into a television series called Legend of the Seeker, which premiered on November 1, 2008 and ran for two seasons, ending in May 2010.
Goodkind is a proponent of Ayn Rand’s philosophical approach of Objectivism, and makes references to Rand’s ideas and novels in his works.
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Christian, it appears, is beginning to let down his guard with Ana. Will he be able to let it down enough to keep her from leaving her again? Can he give her enough of his heart to secure her place by his side forever? You’ll have to check out the Fifty Shades Darker Audiobook for the answer to those questions.
No one was as surprised as E. L. James herself with the immediate success of the Fifty Shades trilogy. Fifty Shades of Grey, the first book in the trilogy, which began as Twilight fanfiction, set the tone for a harrowing journey into the lives of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. James describes the series as her “fantasies…and that’s it.” She is excited about how successful the series has been and when asked about what she planned to write next, replied, “…who knows?”
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Fifty Shades Darker Format: AudioBook
Written by: E.L. James
Publisher: Random House Audio
Duration: 19:52
Genre: Romance
Language: English
The Fifty Shades Darker Audiobook Mp3 is an undeniable success that has been translated in several languages. It is also widely popular in audiobook format. The whole book’s erotic nature contributes to its widespread popularity; which is why audible downloads also have high demand. People rush to the idea that the book will be more exciting with the aid of an audio format, and expectations prove to be fulfilled as the said format becomes even more in-demand.
This book contributes a lot to the reader or listener’s experience – it adds a nice touch of reality as the characters come to life with their voice, while at the same time leaving plenty to the listener’s imagination as he or she is free to conjure up images of the characters and how they come into play as the audiobook progresses. Plenty reviews may criticize the book for its “simplicity” and “lack of literary character”, but it cannot be denied that its influence over people – be it a teenager or a mature adult – is all-out.
50 Shades of Grey Audiobook is a 2011 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. It is the first installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy Audiobook that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. It is notable for its explicitly erotic scenes featuring elements of sexual practices involving bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism (BDSM).
Fifty Shades of Grey Audiobook Mp3 has topped best-seller lists around the world, selling over 125 million copies worldwide by June 2015. It has been translated into 52 languages, and set a record in the United Kingdom as the fastest-selling paperback of all time. Critical reception of the book, however, has tended towards the negative, with the quality of its prose generally seen as poor. Universal Pictures and Focus Features produced a film adaptation, which was released on 13 February 2015 which also received generally unfavorable reviews.
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When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too-but on his own terms.
Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success-his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family-Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.
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“The Book and Audio is Great!!! I would recommend this book to anyone… The person who does the audio is great!!!” – Paula Chard
“Never listened to an audiobook and I really enjoyed this. I look forward to receiving Darker and Freed in the mail ” – Danielle Wicklund
“Maybe it’s not great literature, but the author did a great job of keeping this reader’s attention throughout. Becca Battoe is fantastic as the audiobook reader! Great job casting her! ” – John-78
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Author: E.L. James
Narrated by: Becca Batoe
Length: 19 hours and 47 minutes
Type: Unabridged
Genre: Romance
The audiobook format has become increasingly popular, following in the footsteps of the original publication. An increasing number of people have been captivated by the story of Ana and Christian in its audiobook version. Having the story unfold by way of audio seems to enhance its appeal to a lot of individuals.
The trilogy’s fan base seems to have expanded several times over since the introduction of the audiobook. More and more people want to have their own copy of the trilogy specifically in its audible format. Complimentary editions of Fifty Shades of Grey Audiobook Free Download are even available to listen to online.
Magical Narratives Unveiled: Your Free Harry Potter Audiobook Adventure
Hey there, fellow bookworms! Today, I want to talk to you about something near and dear to my heart – the Harry Potter audiobooks. If you’re a fan of magical adventures, you’re in for a real treat.
For those of you who might have been living under a rock (or just in a Muggle world), Harry Potter is the brainchild of the brilliant British author, J. K. Rowling. It’s a series of fantasy novels that have taken the world by storm, and let me tell you, the audiobooks are a fantastic way to experience the magic all over again.
Now, what’s the story all about, you ask? Well, it follows the epic journey of a young wizard named Harry Potter, along with his trusty friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. These three pals are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and their adventures are nothing short of spellbinding. But it’s not all quidditch matches and butterbeer – oh no. At the heart of it, Harry is faced with the daunting task of taking on the one and only Voldemort, the darkest and most powerful wizard of all time.
What’s truly remarkable about the Harry Potter audiobooks is how they’ve captured the hearts of readers both young and old. The series first hit the shelves on June 30, 1997, and it didn’t take long for it to become a global phenomenon. To put it mildly, it’s a literary sensation. The books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and they’ve been translated into a staggering 73 languages! To top it all off, the last four books set records as the fastest-selling books in history.
But that’s not all, my friends. The magic didn’t stop on the page. Warner Bros. Pictures turned all seven books into an eight-part film series, which went on to become one of the highest-grossing film series of all time. And there’s even more. The Harry Potter brand is worth over $15 billion, thanks to all the merchandise, theme parks, and more. It’s like the Wizarding World has stepped right into our own.
And guess what? There’s more to the tale. A two-part play called “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” hit the stage at the Palace Theatre on July 30, 2016. It’s a collaboration between J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, and let me tell you, it’s an incredible addition to the story. The play’s script was released in both print and digital formats on July 31, 2016.
So, my fellow Potterheads, if you want to dive back into the enchanting world of Harry Potter, you’re in luck. You can listen to the audiobooks, watch the movies, visit the theme parks, or even catch a live performance. The magic never ends, and that’s what makes this series truly special.
And hey, if you’re as much of a fan as I am, you can always download the entire audiobook series from the web to enjoy the magical journey all over again. Happy listening, and may the magic of Harry Potter always be with you!
Each Harry Potter audiobook shows the readers one year in Harry’s life (from 1991 to 1998) and one plus book (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Audiobook – 2016)
Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone Audiobook
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets Audiobook
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire Audiobook
Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Audiobook
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Audiobook
Harry Potter: Quidditch Through the Ages Audiobook
Harry Potter: The Tales of Beedle the Bard Audiobook
First-year – Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Audiobook
Harry Potter, who usually thinks he is just a normal child, suddenly discovers that he is not only a wizard but also a very well-known one in the wizarding world after surviving from the attack of Dark Lord Voldemort.
Attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry is sorted into Gryffindor house and starts to learn about wizardry.
One day, Harry and his two new friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger discover that the three-head dog Fluffy of Hagrid is guarding the trap door leading to the Philosopher’s stone on the restricted floor. And as they doubt that the Potion teacher, Severus Snape, is trying to get that stone to help Voldemort take back his body and power, they decide to do it before Snape does.
Second-year – Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Audiobook
After some unexpected troubles, Harry reunites with friends and starts his 2nd year at Hogwarts, during which a series of messages are written by blood on the school corridors, saying that “The Chamber of Secrets” has been opened and that “The Heir of Slytherin” would kill all “Mud-blood” (bad word indicating students who don’t come from all-magical families).
The scary evidences of blood letters and people being petrified make everyone extremely frightened. And when Harry is seen talking with a snake in a battle with Malfoy, all suspicion falls on him…
Third-year – Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Audiobook
Harry, now aged 13, learns that Sirius Black, the dangerous mass murderer and also You-know-who’s most trusted follower, has escaped from the Azkaban prison and is looking for Harry to kill to avenge Dark Lord. To be more surprised, at Hosmeade, Harry finds out that Sirius not only used to be his parents’ best friends and betrayed them to Voldemort, but also is his godfather.
Fourth year – Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire Audiobook
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Enjoying summer vacation with the Weasleys, Harry goes to The Quidditch World Cup Final. After the match, Death Eaters appears, burning all the visitors’ tents and terrorizing the magical world with their frenzy and the “Dark Mark” in the sky.
Then in the new school year, Hogwarts hosts “The Triwizard Tournament”, a magical tournament between representatives three of famous magical schools: Hogwarts, Dumstrang and Beauxbatons. On the night of selection, the Goblet of Fire lets out four names instead of three, with Harry Potter as the fourth unexpected name. Harry is forced to participate and face three dangerous and deadly tasks.
Fifth year – Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Audiobook
The growing threat of Voldemort’s return informed by The Order of the Phoenix, the unreliability of Ministry of Magic, the strange dreams, the mystery behind what Voldemort is looking for, the true strength of friends and the fierceness of enemies, the very first romance feeling of teenage, the meaning of sacrifice, etc.
These things are what Harry has to challenge in his fifth year, one of the toughest time of him at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Sixth year – Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Audiobook
Voldemort and his Death Eaters begin to widen their active on both magical and Muggles world.
With the memory of young Tom Riddle and new Potions professor Horace Slughorn, headmaster Dumbledore and Harry learn that Voldemort divided his soul into parts, creating seven Horcruxes in which two of them have been destroyed. They go to find the third one, a locket with carved words “R.A.B”.
At the end of the book, instead of being ready for the final year at school, Harry, Ron and Hermione decide to find out and destroy all of the remain Horcruxes.
Final year – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows audiobook
This last audiobook follows the trio’s journey to seek out the remaining Horcruxes, the secret magical objects that hold Voldemort’s immortality. As Voldemort finds out their mission, the biggest and most disastrous battle begins…
Plus Harry Potter Audiobooks from J.K Rowling
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Audiobook
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Audiobook
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child audiobook is the eighth story in the Harry Potter Audiobook free series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Audiobook
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Harry Potter and Quidditch Through the Ages
Harry Potter and Quidditch Through the Ages
Tales of Beedle the Bard Audiobook
Tales of Beedle the Bard Audiobook
Narrator
Harry Potter Audiobooks STEPHEN FRY – UK Version
Harry Potter Audio books Narrated by STEPHEN FRY
Stephen Fry was born on 24 August, 1957 in London. He is a comedian, actor, activist, writer and presenter.
Not only being the reader for the UK version of all Harry Potter Audio books, Fry also narrated three instalments of the Harry Potter video games (include: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire).
Harry Potter Audiobooks Jim Dale – US Version
Harry Potter Audio books Narrated by Jim Dale
Jim Dale (b. 15 August, 1935 in Rothwell, Northamptonshire as James Smith) is the reader/performer of the US versions of the audiobook editions of all seven volumes of the Harry Potter Audio books free. He also narrated the bonus features on the DVD editions of the first four Harry Potter films.
He set a world record when he used 125 different voices in the recording of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire audiobook, a record which he broke when he used 134 different voices in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix audiobook, a record he shares with Stephen Fry, who narrates the UK versions of the Harry Potter audio books. His readings of Goblet of Fire audiobook and Deathly Hallows audiobook both won Grammy Awards in 2000 and 2008, respectively.
However, more Audiobooks of Harry Potter be in the future?
We’re more likely to see Voldemort come back to life. And now, We are excited about the two new Harry Potter Audiobooks that will coincide with this magical exhibit: “Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic Audiobook” and “Harry Potter: A History of Magic Audiobook”.
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Inheritance Audiobook: My 31-Hour Quest with Dragons and Destiny
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I’m Stephen Dale, and if you share my passion for books, you’ll understand the excitement I felt during my journey with the Inheritance audiobook. This audiobook marks the fourth and final chapter in Christopher Paolini’s magnificent Inheritance Cycle, and I’m here to take you along on a 31-hour adventure that delves deep into the realms of dragons, destiny, and the unwavering spirit of courage.
As Gerard Doyle’s narration filled my world, I embarked on an extraordinary odyssey that transcended time and space. The audiobook was my constant companion, whether I was nestled in my reading nook or on the move. Those 31 hours were filled with a sense of wonder and discovery, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Much like its predecessors, “Eragon,” “Eldest,” and “Brisingr,” “Inheritance” proudly earned its place among the New York Times bestsellers. Yet, this audiobook is more than just a bestseller; it’s a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the indomitable spirit that resides within us. Throughout my journey, I formed a deep connection with the characters and their relentless pursuit of their destiny.
The narrative in “Inheritance” is a grand culmination of truth, destiny, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. Christopher Paolini’s storytelling is nothing short of a masterpiece, and Gerard Doyle’s narration captured the essence of this epic conclusion. Whether I was in the comfort of my home, on a grand voyage, or wrapped in the cozy embrace of my reading nook, Inheritance Audiobook was my steadfast companion.
It is more than just a story; it’s an odyssey into a world where dragons soar, magic flourishes, and destiny beckons. Come along with me on this remarkable journey and experience the triumph of courage.
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I’m Stephen Dale, a devoted book enthusiast, and today, I’m eager to share a unique experience with the Brisingr audiobook, the third chapter in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle.
I found myself nestled in the quiet corner of my beloved café, on a crisp evening, surrounded by the gentle murmur of fellow patrons. As I delved into “Brisingr,” the enchanting world of Alagaësia unfolded around me.
The soothing ambiance of my café retreat set the stage for this extraordinary journey with Gerard Doyle’s captivating narration. The soft, warm lights illuminated the pages of the book, making it an even more inviting companion.
“Brisingr,” much like its predecessors “Eragon” and “Eldest,” rightfully earned its place among the New York Times bestsellers. However, it’s not just a bestseller; it’s an ode to bravery and the wonder of storytelling. As I immersed myself in the audiobook, I formed a profound connection with the characters and their unwavering resolve.
The narrative weaves a tale of truth, justice, and the strength to confront insurmountable challenges. Christopher Paolini’s storytelling prowess is on full display, while Gerard Doyle’s narration breathes life into this masterpiece. This story transcends boundaries, making it the perfect companion whether you’re at home, on a long journey, or nestled in a cozy corner of your favorite café.
“Brisingr” is more than just an audiobook; it’s an embodiment of courage and the magic that storytelling can offer. Join me on this extraordinary journey, and let it kindle the spirit of bravery within you.
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I’m Stephen Dale, a book blogger from the United States with a deep love for books, especially audiobooks. Today, I’m thrilled to share my unique experience with Eldest audiobook, the second chapter of the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Picture this: the magic of this tale unfolded in a cozy corner of my favorite café on a chilly evening.
As Gerard Doyle’s narration began, the soft glow of dim lights and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee set the perfect stage for my audiobook adventure. It was in this tranquil setting that I lost myself in the captivating world of Alagaësia.
Just like its predecessor, Eragon, Eldest earned its place as a New York Times bestseller. It’s not just a book; it’s a captivating experience. The audiobook format adds an extra layer of immersion, allowing you to savor the story wherever you choose to listen.
This time, Eragon’s quest leads him to the realm of the Elves, where he seeks to refine his skills as a Dragon Rider. The journey is fraught with challenges, but it’s also filled with revelations and moments of sheer wonder.
This is a testament to the power of storytelling, and Gerard Doyle’s narration only enhances the experience. Whether you’re on a train, in your car, or simply relaxing in a quiet park, Eldest will transport you to a world of dragons, destiny, and adventure.
Join me on this epic journey with Eldest Audiobook and let’s follow Eragon and Saphira as they embark on their quest for knowledge and power. The Inheritance Cycle continues to be a timeless adventure, and this audiobook offers a unique portal into its magic.
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