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The Wheel of Time
by Robert Jordan

		What is "The Wheel of Time"? The Wheel of Time is an epic fantasy book series written by Robert Jordan. There are currently eleven books in the series, all of which are telling the same story and weaving towards the ultimate climax. There will probably be fourteen books for the main story line. Books 12 through 14 are being completed by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, as Robert Jordan passed away in 2007. He left an abundance of notes and audio recordings, however, which allowed his family and Brandon to tie up the series in a way that very closely matches his original vision. The first book, The Eye of the World was published in 1990 by Tor Books and has been in continuous print ever since. Each book the series has appeared on the New York Times best-seller list, and most of them have been #1 when they first come out. What's it about? Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time is a story that takes place both in our past and our future. In his fantasy world, the Dark One, the embodiment of pure evil, is breaking free from his prison. The overall plot is about a man who learns that he is the reincarnation of the world's messiah and is once again destined to save the world from the Dark One -- but possibly destroy it in the process. What are the books like? Often compared to The Lord of the Rings, this series differs in some key elements. First, The Wheel of Time is significantly longer than LotR. Humans are the main focus, although there are other intelligent races; if far fewer than what J.R.R Tolkien envisioned. The books begin very simply, but they quickly escalate into one of the grandest epic sagas ever written. With a cast of characters in the thousands, Jordan weaves together dozens of plot lines, all of which eventually come back to the basic story. He deconstructs our own myths and cultures by showing how they might have actually happened and still become known by how we know them today. A former nuclear engineer, Jordan creates a world that is goverened by complex rules, but all of which have logical consequences, even if they are hard to predict. Although the books focus on a specific number of characters, this truly is a story about a world on the brink of a new Age. It's themes focus on the nature of time, the dissemination of information, and, of course, the balance of the sexes. Which book do I start with? There are two possible starting points within the series. The first is with The Eye of the World which was the first book written for the series. This is where most people start, and where we recommend you begin. The other possibility is that you may begin with New Spring which is a prequel novel. The story in this novel takes place 20 years before the main sequence novels. The book was marketed as being "In the beginning" and Robert Jordan did say fans could start there. Despite this, most people will find it a smoother and more enjoyable ride to begin with Eye of the World. I heard that Robert Jordan died before he finished the series? Robert Jordan passed away on September 16, 2007. At that time, he had published the first 11 books in the series, plus one additional prequel novel (New Spring). After his death, his wife Harriet, who had also been his editor for the entire series, selected an up-and-coming fantasy author named Brandon Sanderson to complete the story. The decision to seek another author to finish the series was done according to Robert Jordan's wishes. The final three novels in the series (The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, and A Memory of Light) will be published under both Robert Jordan, and Brandon Sanderson's names. They are based on extensive notes and recordings left by Jordan, as well as complete chapters and scenes already written, including the final chapter of the saga.
Main Sequence Novels
1.		The Eye of the World Book 1 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in February, 1990 More Info \| Buy it
2.		The Great Hunt Book 2 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in November, 1990 More Info \| Buy it
3.		The Dragon Reborn Book 3 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in November, 1991 More Info \| Buy it
4.		The Shadow Rising Book 4 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in November, 1992 More Info \| Buy it
5.		The Fires of Heaven Book 5 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in November, 1993 More Info \| Buy it
6.		Lord of Chaos Book 6 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in November, 1994 More Info \| Buy it
7.		A Crown of Swords Book 7 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in June, 1996 More Info \| Buy it
8.		The Path of Daggers Book 8 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in October, 1998 More Info \| Buy it
9.		Winter's Heart Book 9 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in October, 2000 More Info \| Buy it
10.		Crossroads of Twilight Book 10 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in January, 2002 More Info \| Buy it
11.		Knife of Dreams Book 11 of The Wheel of Time - Originally published in October, 2005 More Info
12.		The Gathering Storm Book 12 of The Wheel of Time - Written by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Originally published October 27, 2009 More info
13.		Towers of Midnight Book 13 of The Wheel of Time - Written by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Release date: Fall 2010 More info
14.		A Memory of Light Book 14 of The Wheel of Time - Written by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Release date: Fall 2011. This book will complete The Wheel of Time series. More info
Other Novels
		New Spring: The Novel The Prequel to The Wheel of Time - Originally published in January, 2003 More Info \| Buy it
		The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time An illustrated guide to The Wheel of Time - Originally published in 1998 Also contains information about The Strike at Shayol Ghul. Buy it

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Leigh Butler hosts a chapter-by-chapter summary and commentary of the entire Wheel of Time series on Tor.com.
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