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Siege of Stone

Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #3 / 4 ✓
by Terry Goodkind
Siege of Stone (Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #3) by Terry Goodkind
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The third book in Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling Nicci Chronicles, where the warrior Nicci must save the entirety of the Old World

The ramifications of Shroud of Eternity extends throughout all of the Old World as familiar allies, dangerous magic, and creatures created by twisted sorcery all work at cross purposes to either save or destroy Ildakar in Terry Goodkind’s Seige of Stone.

The Sorceress Nicci, the Wizard Nathan Rahl, and the young swordsman Bannon remain in the legendary city of Ildakar after a great internal revolt has freed the slaves and brought down the powerful wizards council. But as he fled the city, capricious Wizard Commander Maxim dissolved the petrification spell that had turned to stone the invading army of General Utros fifteen centuries earlier. Now hundreds of thousands of half-stone soldiers from the ancient past have awakened, led by one of the greatest enemy commanders in history.

Nicci, Nathan, and Bannon have to help Ildakar survive this unbreakable siege, using all the magical defenses of the legendary city. Even as General Utros holds Ildakar hostage and also unleashes his incredible army on the unsuspecting Old World, an equally powerful threat arises out in the sea.

Nicci knows the battle won’t remain in the city; if she can’t stop this threat, two invincible armies can sweep across the Old World and destroy D’Hara itself.

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FantasyEpic FantasyHigh Fantasy
Release date: December 31, 2018

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Terry Goodkind

Terry Goodkind

In the sprawling landscape of epic fantasy, where morality twists through magic and kingdoms fall with the weight of a whispered truth, Terry Goodkind carved out a path that was wholly his own—bold, uncompromising, and unafraid to challenge the genre’s conventions.

Best known for The Sword of Truth series, Goodkind didn’t just write about heroes—he built a philosophy into their bones. At the heart of his sprawling saga is Richard Rahl, a woods guide turned reluctant leader whose journey unfolds not merely as an adventure, but as a study in reason, free will, and personal responsibility. Where many fantasy authors lean into myth and fate, Goodkind leaned into choice. He wove moral clarity through moral complexity, demanding that readers grapple with not just what is right, but why.

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Born in Omaha, Nebraska, and trained as a woodworker and artist, Goodkind came to writing later in life—and without formal education in literature. That outsider perspective gave his voice a raw originality, unconcerned with trends or expectations. When Wizard’s First Rule debuted in 1994, it arrived like a storm—towering in scope, rich in worldbuilding, and fiercely philosophical. The series would go on to span over a dozen novels, selling millions of copies worldwide and inspiring a television adaptation (Legend of the Seeker), though fans will tell you the books cut deeper.

Goodkind’s themes often stirred debate—he didn’t shy away from exploring individualism, objectivist thought, or the darker corners of human nature. To some, he was a provocateur; to others, a visionary. But to the readers who found themselves changed by his work, he was a guide through a fantasy world that asked them to think, question, and ultimately believe in the power of their own convictions.

Until his passing in 2020, Goodkind continued to write stories that burned with the same intensity as his first. Whether set in the familiar lands of D’Hara or in darker, modern fantasies like The Girl in the Moon, his work never stopped challenging the line between good and evil—or reminding us that, in the end, the most dangerous weapon is a free mind.

Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles

In the world of Terry Goodkind’s New York Times-bestselling Sword of Truth saga, fan-favorite warrior Nicci and her travel companion Nathan Rahl explore new and fantastical realms, encountering familiar allies, dangerous magic, and creatures forged by twisted sorcery.

Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles consists of four books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series The Sword of Truth

Death's Mistress (Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #1)
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Shroud of Eternity (Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #2)
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Siege of Stone (Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #3)
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Heart of Black Ice (Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles #4)
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