The Sword of Truth box set books 1-3 by Terry Goodkind. I'd never heard of this author before, but asking my friends returned very high recommendations. So, after I read them, I'm sure I will LOVE it. Also in the gift box was the COOLEST SET OF GAMING DICE I'D EVER SEEN! Fancy schmancy elven writing and decoration all over! I opened the box, took a couple pictures, then wrapped them individually so that I would actually have something to open on Christmas while the rest of the family is going bonkers over their awesome stuff.