Terry Lee Goodkind was an American writer known primarily for his epic fantasy work. His most celebrated series, The Sword of Truth, achieved significant commercial success, selling 25 million copies worldwide and being translated into more than 20 languages. Beyond his fantasy work, Goodkind also wrote contemporary suspense fiction. His novel The Law of Nines, published in 2009, bridged his two genres by incorporating connections to his fantasy universe. The Sword of Truth series expanded beyond print to reach wider audiences through adaptation. It was developed into a television series called Legend of the Seeker, which premiered on November 1, 2008, and ran for two seasons before concluding in May 2010.