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Start with Death's Mistress and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Terry Goodkind • Published 2017
Former Sister of the Dark Nicci sets out with the ancient prophet Nathan Rahl to spread Richard’s message of freedom to neglected corners of the empire. Guided by a troubling prophecy, they cross dangerous seas and th...
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Nicci Chronicles reading order
Ends with Heart of Black Ice
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Book 1:Death's Mistress
Terry Goodkind • 2017
Former Sister of the Dark Nicci sets out with the ancient prophet Nathan Rahl to spread Richard’s message of freedom to neglected corners of the empire. Guided by a troubling prophecy, they cross dangerous seas and th...
- 2
Book 2:Shroud of Eternity
Terry Goodkind • 2018
Following cryptic signs, Nicci, Nathan, and young Bannon reach the petrified army of a long-ago war and the hidden city of Ildakar. Inside its failing magical shroud, decadent sorcerers rule over the ungifted, and Nic...
- 3
Book 3:Siege of Stone
Terry Goodkind • 2018
As a reawakened stone army and the brutal Norukai fleet converge on Ildakar, Nicci and her companions struggle to hold a city that may not deserve saving. Every choice about power, loyalty, and freedom could doom coun...
- 4
Book 4:Heart of Black Ice
Terry Goodkind • 2020
In the aftermath of war, a new onslaught rises from the frozen seas, threatening cities across the Old World. Cut off by treachery and pursued by overwhelming forces, Nicci races to stop a final cataclysm that could s...
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Nicci Chronicles FAQ
What is the best order to read the Nicci Chronicles series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Death's Mistress.
How many books are in the Nicci Chronicles series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Nicci Chronicles series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Nicci Chronicles series?
New readers should start with Death's Mistress, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Nicci Chronicles series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2017 to 2020.