I've been a fan of TG for only a couple of years. I'd just finished the Shannara series by Terry Brooks (as far as it had been written to at that point), and was desperately looking for something else to read. Unfortunately, everything I looked into couldn't hold me for more than a few chapters.
And then I randomly selected Phantom by TG from the store. Despite having skipped the first 9 books in the series and having no preconceptions on the storyline, I found myself completely captivated. Two days later I returned to the store and bought the entire series (much to the dismay of my bank manager ).
One of the things I enjoyed most, and still enjoy now after rereading each book from the series about 4 or 5 times, is the way he uses controversial issues to send his point home. The Wizards' Rules I thought were an amazing concept, with each and every one of them being true to life in some form or another.
Furthermore each of the main characters, and some of the lesser, are so entirely loveable, particularly Kahlan, Zedd and Richard (although here I'm reluctant to forget little Rachel, Giller and Chase). And even now, after so many rereads, I still get angry, or cry, or sit on the edge of the chair absolutely terrified!
Absolutely fantastic author, and I am looking forward to reading his new standalone, as soon as my bank balance recovers from my latest book spree!
