Publisher's Note 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 Keeper of the Underworld, who has freed the spirit of Richard's nemesis, Darken Rahl.
Industry Reviews "This series deserves high marks for being one of the few epics in its class to achieve a real balance between making the hero and the heroine's adventures seem equally sexy." Locus - Shira Daemon (12/19/1995)