The Omen Machine
Terry Goodkind
A Kahlan and Richard fantasy novel from bestselling author, Terry Goodkind.An accident leads to the discovery of a mysterious machine that has rested hidden deep underground for countless millennia. The machine awakens to begin issuing a series of increasingly alarming, if minor, omens. The omens turn out to be astonishingly accurate, and ever more ominous.As Zedd tries to figure out how to destroy the sinister device, the machine issues a cataclysmic omen involving Richard and Kahlan, foretelling an impending event beyond anyone’s ability to stop. As catastrophe approaches, the machine then reveals that it is within its power to withdraw the omen . . . In exchange for an impossible demand.
Terry Goodkind
The Omen Machine
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Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Chapter 1
There is darkness,” the boy said.
Chapter 2
A penny for your future, sir?”
Chapter 3
Following Rikka deep into the private, warmly paneled corridors of…
Chapter 4
Kharga Trace?” Benjamin asked.
Chapter 5
Kahlan watched Zedd pace across the gold and blue carpet…
Chapter 6
Well,” Zedd finally said into the hush, “at least you…
Chapter 7
As he made his way into the grand hall, Richard…
Chapter 8
Not long after Richard had sent the captain to collect…
Chapter 9
Richard stepped back to the waiting group of officials, mayors,…
Chapter 10
Time itself seemed to stop.
Chapter 11
How is she?” Zedd asked when Richard closed the door…
Chapter 12
Richard and Zedd followed Nathan into a narrow hallway lit…
Chapter 13
Kahlan sat up with a start.
Chapter 14
Richard stood when the door opened. Out of the corner…
Chapter 15
Out in the corridor, as Ludwig was leaving, Richard spotted…