content: I have been reading fantasy since the fifth grade with Andre Norton's "Outside." I have enjoied authors such as Andre Norton, Tolkin and Stephen R. Donaldson. Since reading "Wizard's First Rule" and the following novels in Goodkind's Sword of Truth Series I have come to put him and his novels up there with some of the greats. Goodkind has an eye for detail, romance, friendship, honor and even bloody gore! In a strange sick way I love the combination of all of that. Not only is Richard an honorable hero, but so is the brave and intelligent Kahlen. I love it when the women kick butt too! The only reason I dislike picking up a Goodkind novel is because at some point it will have to end. These stories excite and fancinate me. Keep them coming Terry!