Debt of Bones (Sword of Truth Prequel Novel) (edition 2002)

by Terry Goodkind

Series: Sword of Truth: Chronological Order (0.5), Sword of Truth: Publication Order (4.5)

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A milestone of storytelling set in the world of The Sword of Truth, Debt of Bones is the story of young Abby's struggle to win the aid of the wizard Zedd Zorander, the most important man alive.Abby is trapped, not only between both sides of the war, but in a mortal conflict between two powerful men. For Zedd, who commands power most men can only imagine, granting Abby's request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. With the storm of the final battle about to break, both Abby and Zedd are caught in a desperate fight to save the life of a child...but neither can escape the shadow of an ancient betrayal. With time running out, their only choice may be a debt of bones. The world - for Zedd, for Abby, for everyone - will never again be the same.… (more)

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Member:	Toad_Raider24
Title:	Debt of Bones (Sword of Truth Prequel Novel)
Authors:	Terry Goodkind
Info:	Gollancz (2002), Paperback, 128 pages
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Il mago aggrotto' la fronte. "Tu insinui che una vita ha un maggior valore solo perche' giovane. Il confine, mia cara, al di la' del quale il valore di una vita perde importanza. Dove sta il confine?" (49)

Il mago tese le braccia. Il fuoco liquido, blu e giallo, ubbidi' all'ordine del suo padrone e rotolo' in avanti, accelero' e si diresse rombando verso il D'Hara. Mentre attraversava il fiume, crebbe come un fulmine adirato sempre piu' splendente, piangendo di rabbia furibonda, riflettendosi nell'acqua in migliaia di scintille luminose. (79) (

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leslie.98 | Jun 27, 2023 |

This novella is a prequel to the series, set at the time when Richard's mother was a young child (~5 years old). (

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leslie.98 | Dec 30, 2020 |

This is a prequel to book 1 in the Sword of Truth series. I recommend not reading it until after reading book 1 - Wizard's First Rule. I've read book 1 and this prequel and the world created by Terry Goodkind as it is in book 1 and it's well crafted and interesting. The prequel tells the story of how the world came to be the way we find it in book 1. It's a great story, and helps put things into perspective. It's also a story that makes much more sense once you see the world as it is in book 1. I'm very much looking forward to continuing the many books already written in this series. (

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JohnKaess | Jul 23, 2020 |

short story sequel to the Sword of Truth series. About Zed and Abbey and how Zed raises the barriers between the lands. Interesting indeed. (

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Tsoutsouvas, Sam	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Sword of Truth: Chronological Order (0.5)

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Year's Best Fantasy by David G. Hartwell

The Sword of Truth Series 1-12 by Terry Goodkind

Legends I: New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy by Robert Silverberg

Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy, Vol. 2 (of 3) by Robert Silverberg

Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy, Vol. B (of 2) by Robert Silverberg

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Debt of Bones

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Debt of Bones

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1998-08-25

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Abby

Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander

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De Burcht

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Coney Crossing

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To Danny Baror, my fierce advocate in faraway lands.

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"What do you got in the sack, dearie?"

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A milestone of storytelling set in the world of The Sword of Truth, Debt of Bones is the story of young Abby's struggle to win the aid of the wizard Zedd Zorander, the most important man alive.Abby is trapped, not only between both sides of the war, but in a mortal conflict between two powerful men. For Zedd, who commands power most men can only imagine, granting Abby's request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. With the storm of the final battle about to break, both Abby and Zedd are caught in a desperate fight to save the life of a child...but neither can escape the shadow of an ancient betrayal. With time running out, their only choice may be a debt of bones. The world - for Zedd, for Abby, for everyone - will never again be the same.

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