Terry Goodkind
8 SeriesTerry Goodkind is an American novelist renowned for his epic fantasy series, The Sword of Truth. He is celebrated for his ability to craft expansive epics and intricate universes. His works delve into human themes within richly developed fictional societies, and he acknowledges Ayn Rand as a significant influence on his writing.
In "The Omen Machine," the first Richard and Kahlan novel by Terry Goodkind, an ancient device is discovered deep underground and begins issuing increasingly dire omens. These omens prove shockingly accurate, escalating in severity until a cataclysmic prediction involving Richard and Kahlan is made. As Zedd attempts to destroy the machine, it offers to retract the devastating omen in exchange for an impossible demand. The story follows the protagonists' race against time to avert the impending catastrophe.
