Naked Empire

Sword of Truth, Book 8

By: Terry Goodkind

Narrated by: Jim Bond

"'You knew they were there, didn't you?' Kahlan asked in a hushed tone as she leaned closer. Against the darkening sky, she could just make out the shapes of three black-tipped races taking to wing, beginning their nightly hunt. That was why he'd stopped. That was what he'd been watching as the rest of them waited in uneasy silence.

"'Yes,' Richard said. He gestured over his shoulder without turning to look. "There are two more, back there." Kahlan briefly scanned the dark jumble of rock, but she didn't see any others. Lightly grasping the silver pommel with two fingers, Richard lifted his sword a few inches, checking that it was clear in its scabbard. A last fleeting glimmer of amber light played across his golden cape as he let the sword drop back, in place. In the gathering gloom of dusk, his familiar tall, powerful contour seemed as if it were no more than an apparition made of shadows.

"Just then, two more of the huge birds shot by right overhead. One, wings stretched wide, let out a piercing scream as it banked into a tight gliding turn, circling, once, in assessment of the five people below before stroking its powerful wings to catch its departing comrades in their swift journey west. This night they would find ample food."

Epic edge: listen to more in the Sword of Truth series.©2003 Terry Goodkind (P)2003 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Jim Bond's narration imparts a mythical quality while transporting the listener to a world of wizards, soul-stealers, potions, and magic." ( AudioFile)

not a great narration

Love the story, but Jim Bond is not a good fit for these characters. I think brilliance would be better off to redo these books with a single narrator through the whole series. Maybe Jim Dale needs a long project?

good book

a unique adventure, well written, great performance and a good addition to the series. missing some details.

More of this amazing tale

I really love the series. this narrator did an excellent job drawing me into the world.

Amazing story as always

Terry Goodkind does an amazing job at building this world with such a long history. I was literally on the edge of my seat many times. The story is just so good.

The narrator is getting better as well.

Love the series... hate the narrative

OK.... this is a different review.

I absolutely love this series!

Have to say though, this audio book suxs.

What happened to old school radio? With all the sounds and infections as is now with cartoons?


AND PAY WHAT FOR IT?