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Terry Goodkind
1948–2020·American
Terry Goodkind was an American fantasy author born on January 11, 1948, best known for creating the epic Sword of Truth series, which began with Wizard's First Rule in 1994 and spanned twelve main novels. His work blended high fantasy adventure with philosophical themes rooted in Objectivist thought. Goodkind passed away on September 17, 2020, leaving behind a prolific catalog that influenced a generation of fantasy readers.