The Wheel of Time Books in Order
Robert Jordan's epic high-fantasy saga follows Rand al'Thor and his companions as the Dragon Reborn is drawn into a world-spanning struggle against the Dark One. Begun in 1990 and completed after Jordan's death by Brandon Sanderson, it spans fourteen main novels plus the prequel New Spring.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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2004 · Robert Jordan
New Spring is a 2004 fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, serving as a prequel in the Wheel of Time series. It consists of 26 chapters and…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Robert Jordan
The Wheel of Time turns as Ages come and go, leaving memories that fade into legend and then myth. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World…
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1990 · Robert Jordan
The Great Hunt is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, published by Tor Books on November 15, 1990. It is the second book in The Wheel…
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1991 · Robert Jordan
The Dragon Reborn is a fantasy novel by American writer Robert Jordan, the third in his series The Wheel of Time. It was published by Tor Books and…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Robert Jordan
In the Third Age, the seals of Shayol Ghul weaken and the Shadow rises. In Tar Valon, Min sees portents of doom for the White Tower; in the Two…
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The bonds and wards holding the Great Lord of the Dark are failing, but his prison remains intact. The Forsaken, immortal servants of the dark,…
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Rand attempts to consolidate his authority over rival nations and factions while distrust festers among those who claim to serve him. The divided…
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1996 · Robert Jordan
A Crown of Swords is a 1996 fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the seventh book of The Wheel of Time. It was published by Tor Books and…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Robert Jordan
The eighth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series begins with a renewed Seanchan invasion. The Seanchans use flying reptiles and enslaved…
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A 2000 novel by Robert Jordan, part of the Wheel of Time series. Described as another chapter in the series and a must-read for fans, it introduces a…
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A 2003 novel by Robert Jordan in which Mat Cauthon flees the Shadow and the Seanchan Empire with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Perrin…
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Knife of Dreams is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the eleventh book in his series The Wheel of Time. It was the last book Jordan…
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A 2009 novel by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, the first of three novels making up A Memory of Light and concluding the Wheel of Time. Rand…
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As the Dark One's prison weakens, dark forces escape from the Blight. Perrin Aybara battles inner demons and seeks guidance in "Tel'aran'rhiod,"…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Robert Jordan
The Wheel of Time is a fantasy series that began in 1990 with the release of The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. The series, which has sold over…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on AmazonThe Wheel of Time Companion: The People, Places, and History of the Bestselling Series
2015 · Robert Jordan
A comprehensive reference guide to Robert Jordan's epic fantasy world, compiled and completed after his death by his wife Harriet McDougal and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Wheel of Time books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “New Spring”. Start with “New Spring.”
How many books are in the The Wheel of Time series?
We list 16 books by Robert Jordan , published between 1990–2015.
Where can I buy the The Wheel of Time books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.