What is Fantasy Author TERRY GOODKIND Laughing Maniacally About?

“I’m kind of laughing maniacally, waiting for people to read this.  I’ve had a huge amount of fun doing this,” said Terry Goodkind of Confessor, the final novel in his 11-book Sword of Truth novel series.  The epic fantasy has become a cultural phenomenon and the big finale promises to leave loyal fans sated and exhilarated.

Goodkind, as it happens, has every reason to be laughing, or at least smiling very broadly.  The previous book in his Sword of Truth series, Phantom, rocketed to the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list in 2006.  Needless to say, anticipation for the thrilling conclusion to the story is high, and fan communities are abuzz with speculation over what is to become of the heroes Richard Cypher and Kahlan Amnell.  With the triumph of evil looming and the forces of good daunted, there is plenty of suspense in store for Sword of Truth junkies.

Confessor is the action-packed conclusion to the landmark novel series, and the final installment of the Chainfire Trilogy, in which an entire world has been woven, and then threatened by a fearsome and powerful enemy.  Goodkind has populated this world with imaginative creatures, with witches, wizards, warriors, emperors, and sorceresses, and throughout the tale one can find hidden social commentary, political allegory, and deep philosophy—all of which make Sword of Truth a series of much broader scope than its “fantasy novel” label implies.

As discussed by Goodkind in an exclusive interview with Expanded Books, Confessor does not wrap the series up with a cliffhanger.  All loose ends will be neatly tied, the story will come to a definitive conclusion, and the final word on Sword of Truth story arc will be spoken.

Meanwhile, fantasy readers are on pins and needles.  And though no questions can be answered until the book hits the shelves in mid-November, fans can get a sneak peek below:

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TERRY GOODKIND ON CONFESSOR.