THE FIRST CONFESSOR

The Legend of Magda Searus

Terry Goodkind

Books by Terry Goodkind

THE LEGEND OF MAGDA SEARUS

The First Confessor

RICHARD AND KAHLAN

The Omen Machine

THE SWORD OF TRUTH

Wizard’s First Rule

Stone of Tears

Blood of the Fold

Temple of the Winds

Soul of the Fire

Faith of the Fallen

The Pillars of Creation

Naked Empire

Chainfire

Phantom

Confessor

CONTEMPORARY FICTION

The Law of Nines

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THE FIRST CONFESSOR: THE LEGEND OF MAGDA SEARUS

Copyright © 2012 by Terry Goodkind

ISBN-10: 0615651011, ISBN-13: 978-0-615-65101-9

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Dedication

To one of my best friends, Rob Anderson, whose support and encouragement have been invaluable in making this book possible. Besides being one of the smartest people I’ve ever known, he is also a man of tremendous integrity, scrupulous honesty, and boundless enthusiasm. His considerable talents have brought stunning visual imagery to my words and a beautiful social environment for friends of my books and visitors alike. His deep appreciation for both my work and my readers keeps him working tirelessly behind the scenes to create cool things that bring people closer to me and the books than was ever possible before. We are all indebted to him.

This one’s for you, Rob.

Chapter 1

“I have heard it told,” the old woman confided, “that there be those walking among us who can do more than merely speak with the dead.”

Coming out of her distracted thoughts, Magda Searus frowned up at the woman leaning in close over her shoulder. The woman’s intent expression drew heavy creases across her broad, flat brow.

“What are you talking about, Tilly?”