The The Wheel of Time is a Fantasy series by Robert Jordan, made up of 16 books published between 1990 and 2014. It begins with The Eye of the World (1990), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Wheel of Time (Complete Series) (With: Brandon Sanderson) (2014), spanning 24 years of storytelling.
The Wheel of Time series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Wheel of Time series?
Start with The Eye of the World (1990), the first book in the The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Wheel of Time series?
There are 16 books in the The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, published between 1990 and 2014.
What is the first book in the The Wheel of Time series?
The first book in the The Wheel of Time series is The Eye of the World, published in 1990 by Robert Jordan.
What is the latest book in the The Wheel of Time series?
The most recent book in the The Wheel of Time series is The Wheel of Time (Complete Series) (With: Brandon Sanderson) (2014) by Robert Jordan.
About the Wheel of Time series
Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time is one of the defining epic-fantasy sagas — fourteen massive volumes (completed after Jordan's death by Brandon Sanderson) built on a cyclical cosmology where time turns like a wheel and the Dark One strains against his prison. When farm boy Rand al'Thor is revealed as the prophesied Dragon Reborn, the world tilts toward a final battle.
The series is renowned for its scale: hundreds of named characters, an intricate channelling-based magic system split along gender lines, and richly detailed cultures. It is a deep commitment, and a famously rewarding one for those who make it.
Start with "The Eye of the World" and read in publication order. The middle books are notorious for their slower pace; most fans agree the momentum surges once Sanderson takes over for the final three volumes.