A powerfull mirror changes two thieves into the image of Kahlan and Richard to steal The Sword Of Truth

While attempting to rescue Chase's family from captivity, Richard encounters Darken Rahl for the first time.

After Richard and Kahlen reunite with Chase, whose family has gone missing, the three travel back to Hartland, where they discover that things aren't what they seem.

To hide the third Box Of Orden leads Richard,Kahlan and Zedd to danger

Zedd uses magic to outsmart Darken Rahl and steal the third and final Box of Orden.

Richard is captured by a Mord'Sith named Denna, who can manipulate any form of magic directed at her.

Richard, Kahlan and Zedd discover that peddlers are selling the villagers of Drundril elixirs, potions that temporarily give them magical powers.

Darken Rahl's D'Haran soldiers capture Renn, a ten-year-old boy known as a Listener, a person with the ability to read anyone's thoughts, and a very valuable tool for those who control him.

Richard returns to the town of Brennidon, where he was born during Darken Rahl's massacre of every eldest son to avert the prophecy of the Seeker. He finds that the townspeople have given up their freedom under Rahl's rule, and discovers a secret from his

When Darken Rahl offers a reward to anyone who captures the Seeker, deadly mercenaries set their sights on Richard Cypher, turning him from hunter to hunted.

In a distant land, Richard Cypher discovers his true destiny as he, a mysterious young woman, a wise old wizard and a magical sword are all that stand between the evil tyrant Darken Rahl and his quest for total domination.