Chainfire

‘Chainfire’ is the latest release in the ‘Sword of Truth’ series by Terry Goodkind. It is the 9th book of the series and is a continuation of the long running battle of good against evil. As ever, the foes are bigger, more evil and more powerful. The most interesting, yet most frustrating thing about the book is that it does not finish the story… a major part is concluded but it really is a case of ‘the beginning of the end’! Obviously, it is a series, but each book has its own distinct story that fits in to the whole. Chainfire, however, is part of the series-ending trilogy. The only reason I have to complain is that I really like the series and hate waiting for so long between releases! The next book has been announced, ‘Phantom’ and will be finished by January/February of next year (2006). Until then, remember the wizards 9th Rule; ‘Contradictions don’t exist, in whole or in part’.