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The Wheel of Time

by Robert Jordan

16 books Started 1990 Latest 2014
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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.

16books
24years active
3decades
~1.6yrs between books
2014latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 The Eye of the World 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Great Hunt 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Dragon Reborn 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Shadow Rising 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Fires of Heaven 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Lord of Chaos 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Crown of Swords 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Path of Daggers 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
9 Winter's Heart 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Crossroads of Twilight 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 New Spring 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Knife of Dreams 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Gathering Storm (With: Brandon Sanderson) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 Towers of Midnight (With: Brandon Sanderson) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 A Memory of Light (With: Brandon Sanderson) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Wheel of Time (Complete Series) (With: Brandon Sanderson)Latest 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

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.

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About Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan (1948-2007) was an American fantasy author best known for his bestselling series, "The Wheel of Time." Born James Oliver Rigney Jr., he adopted the pen name Robert Jordan after serving in the Vietnam War. Jordan's writing career began in 1984 with the publication of "Conan the Invincible," a Conan the Barbarian novel. In 1990, he released "The Eye of the World," the first book in "The Wheel of Time" series. The series became a global phenomenon, spanning 14 books and selling over 90 million copies worldwide. "The Wheel of Time" received critical acclaim for its detailed world-building, intricate plots, and complex characters. The series was honored with numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1999 for "Lord of Chaos." Jordan passed away in 2007 from a rare blood disease, leaving "The Wheel of Time" unfinished. The final three books in the series were completed by Brandon Sanderson based on Jordan's notes. Despite his untimely death, Robert Jordan remains one of the most influential fantasy authors of all time.

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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.