Are Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth books available as ebooks?

Falbe Publishing · 07-25-2008, 09:14 PM

Hi Everybody,

Today I was looking for Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind in ebook format. I could only find them on dubious looking file sharing (pirating?) sites. There did not seem to be any legitimate sources of these ebooks. Amazon does not even have a Kindle version.

My husband has been reading this fantasy series, but Book III "Blood of the Fold" has been overdue at our library for a month. So, my husband thought I could get the ebook since I just got my Sony reader. This is when I discovered that the novels don't appear to be for sale as ebooks. I'm not sure if I want to download anything from a file sharing place of unknown reputation. Plus, as an author and ebook seller, I probably shouldn't do it, right?

So, why the heck aren't these Goodkind novels available as ebooks? It's a popular series. Why wouldn't the publisher want digital sales? I'm stumped.

JSWolf · 07-25-2008, 11:03 PM

I have no idea why they are not available as legal eBooks. But they definately are not. I've been looking and cannot find them.

rhadin · 07-26-2008, 10:22 AM

Tracy,

I just finished your 4-book Rys Chronicles. You got me started with the free first volume you offered on MR and I purchased the bundle for the rest. Very good series. Are you planning any more titles in the series?

Falbe Publishing · 07-27-2008, 12:50 AM

Hi Richard,

I'm so very glad that you enjoyed my series. To answer your question about more books, the answer is YES! My next series is a prequel. It's 2,200 years prior to the story that is in The Rys Chronicles. So, it will be sometimes similar in setting and magic system, but I'm working to make it fresh and grand and a brand new read. I'm 12 chapters into the second novel of what will be a trilogy or quartet. Once everything is written (which will be one or two more years) then I will publish with the same approach. Book I will be free and if people like it then the rest of the series will be a reasonable price. This approach seems to work pretty well.

Personally I can't wait until I get this all written. It's the only way I find out what happens! Also I adore the satisfaction of finishing an epic and I know I have other readers waiting to hear from me about new stuff. I wish I could make it happen for everybody quickly, but the best I can do is pick away at writing and editing in between raising two small kids.

GeoffC · 07-27-2008, 06:48 AM

One e-book here...pdf and in german...the remainder of the series in audioformat...
http://ebooks.whsmith.co.uk/F05FA0BF...rchID=10557733

I asked these same questions...https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22855

So far, we appear to be likely unsuccessful...

GeoffC · 07-27-2008, 06:53 AM

Other 'news' a TV series...
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6355977.html

zelda_pinwheel · 07-27-2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falbe Publishing

So, why the heck aren't these Goodkind novels available as ebooks? It's a popular series. Why wouldn't the publisher want digital sales? I'm stumped.

that is currently the million dollar question, and not just about goodkind's books. i think we would ALL like to know the answer.

BookishDreamer · 07-27-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Other 'news' a TV series...
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6355977.html

The series will be called "Legend of the Seeker". They've already cast Richard and Kahlan and there was a panel at Comic-Con.

Dreamer

Barcey · 07-27-2008, 10:06 AM

Hmmm seems like a pretty violent series for a TV show. I recall a lot of torture with cattle prods on steroids and those skin tight red leather body suits so the blood doesn't show. I really liked the first few books but like a lot of people gave up on the never ending series.

GeoffC · 07-27-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookishDreamer

The series will be called "Legend of the Seeker". They've already cast Richard and Kahlan and there was a panel at Comic-Con.

Dreamer

AND, as is usual with the visual arts over the written; neither of the main two actors really equate with my own mental vision of them...

JSWolf · 08-21-2008, 11:34 AM

Guess what?

Wizard's First Rule is now available at http://www.booksonboard.com/index.ph...5]BooksOnBoard (in Mobipocket only at the moment) for only $6.88 While it's also available at Amazon for $7.18.

GeoffC · 08-21-2008, 12:09 PM

Aye, I also found Wizards 1st Rule, and also Phantom, earlier today at same time I also discovered Tor published them ...

HarryT · 08-21-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

Aye, I also found Wizards 1st Rule, and also Phantom, earlier today at same time I also discovered Tor published them ...

That's one in the eye for the "Tor never publish any e-Books" mob

.

JSWolf · 08-21-2008, 12:17 PM

Phantom is not available as an eBook. If you found it on BooksOnBoard, then you've found an audio edition.

GeoffC · 08-21-2008, 12:29 PM

Sorry, my mistake...not sure whether it was b-o-b, though....

07-25-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
Falbe Publishing Gadget Slave Posts: 264 Karma: 600001 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Device: Sony PRS505SC	Are Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth books available as ebooks? Hi Everybody, Today I was looking for Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind in ebook format. I could only find them on dubious looking file sharing (pirating?) sites. There did not seem to be any legitimate sources of these ebooks. Amazon does not even have a Kindle version. My husband has been reading this fantasy series, but Book III "Blood of the Fold" has been overdue at our library for a month. So, my husband thought I could get the ebook since I just got my Sony reader. This is when I discovered that the novels don't appear to be for sale as ebooks. I'm not sure if I want to download anything from a file sharing place of unknown reputation. Plus, as an author and ebook seller, I probably shouldn't do it, right? So, why the heck aren't these Goodkind novels available as ebooks? It's a popular series. Why wouldn't the publisher want digital sales? I'm stumped.

07-27-2008, 06:48 AM	#5
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	One e-book here...pdf and in german...the remainder of the series in audioformat... http://ebooks.whsmith.co.uk/F05FA0BF...rchID=10557733 I asked these same questions...https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22855 So far, we appear to be likely unsuccessful... Last edited by GeoffC; 07-27-2008 at 06:50 AM.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,005 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I have no idea why they are not available as legal eBooks. But they definately are not. I've been looking and cannot find them.

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rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	Tracy, I just finished your 4-book Rys Chronicles. You got me started with the free first volume you offered on MR and I purchased the bundle for the rest. Very good series. Are you planning any more titles in the series?

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Falbe Publishing Gadget Slave Posts: 264 Karma: 600001 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Device: Sony PRS505SC	Hi Richard, I'm so very glad that you enjoyed my series. To answer your question about more books, the answer is YES! My next series is a prequel. It's 2,200 years prior to the story that is in The Rys Chronicles. So, it will be sometimes similar in setting and magic system, but I'm working to make it fresh and grand and a brand new read. I'm 12 chapters into the second novel of what will be a trilogy or quartet. Once everything is written (which will be one or two more years) then I will publish with the same approach. Book I will be free and if people like it then the rest of the series will be a reasonable price. This approach seems to work pretty well. Personally I can't wait until I get this all written. It's the only way I find out what happens! Also I adore the satisfaction of finishing an epic and I know I have other readers waiting to hear from me about new stuff. I wish I could make it happen for everybody quickly, but the best I can do is pick away at writing and editing in between raising two small kids.

07-27-2008, 06:53 AM	#6
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Other 'news' a TV series... http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6355977.html

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Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	Hmmm seems like a pretty violent series for a TV show. I recall a lot of torture with cattle prods on steroids and those skin tight red leather body suits so the blood doesn't show. I really liked the first few books but like a lot of people gave up on the never ending series.

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08-21-2008, 12:29 PM	#15
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Sorry, my mistake...not sure whether it was b-o-b, though....