Blood of the fold by Terry Goodkind

Blood of the Fold, the third book in Terry Goodkind’s acclaimed Sword of Truth series, continues the epic saga of Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell as they fight to defend their world from tyranny and darkness. With the barrier between the Old World and New shattered, a fanatical sect known as the Blood of the Fold seeks to destroy all magic — and those who wield it.

As war spreads and loyalties are tested, Richard must embrace his destiny as the Seeker of Truth while confronting the deadly power of faith twisted into fanaticism. Blending magic, philosophy, and emotional depth, Goodkind delivers a thrilling and deeply human fantasy filled with passion, courage, and sacrifice.

A cornerstone of modern epic fantasy, Blood of the Fold is both an adventure of grand scale and a profound moral tale about freedom and the power of belief.