First published 2000
Richard Rahl's world hangs by a thread. His lover Kahlan lies near death, and he must choose: abandon his people to the invading hordes, or take Kahlan to safety. But Nicci, a woman from Richard's past, is consumed by her desire to destroy him. As war rages, Richard and Kahlan fight to protect all they hold dear.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Richard's World
Period: Contemporary
539 pages · Hardcover · Tor Books
Content warnings: death, violence