4.0
Knife of Dreams
The Wheel of Time turns, and Robert Jordan gives us the eleventh volume of his extraordinary masterwork of fantasy.
The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths, and it seems as though reality itself has become unstable: All are signs of the imminence of Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, when Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the Dark One as humanity’s only hope. But Rand dares not fight until he possesses all the surviving seals on the Dark One’s prison and has dealt with the Seanchan, who threaten to overrun all nations this side of the Aryth Ocean and increasingly seem too entrenched to be fought off. But his attempt to make a truce with the Seanchan is shadowed by treachery that may cost him everything. Whatever the price, though, he must have that truce. And he faces other dangers. There are those among the Forsaken who will go to any length to see him dead--and the Black Ajah is at his side....
Unbeknownst to Rand, Perrin has made his own truce with the Seanchan. It is a deal made with the Dark One, in his eyes, but he will do whatever is needed to rescue his wife, Faile, and destroy the Shaido who captured her. Among the Shaido, Faile works to free herself while hiding a secret that might give her her freedom or cause her destruction. And at a town called Malden, the Two Rivers longbow will be matched against Shaido spears.
Fleeing Ebou Dar through Seanchan-controlled Altara with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat attempts to court the woman to whom he is half-married, knowing that she will complete that ceremony eventually. But Tuon coolly leads him on a merry chase as he learns that even a gift can have deep significance among the Seanchan Blood and what he thinks he knows of women is not enough to save him. For reasons of her own, which she will not reveal until a time of her choosing, she has pledged not to escape, but Mat still sweats whenever there are Seanchan soldiers near. Then he learns that Tuon herself is in deadly danger from those very soldiers. To get her to safety, he must do what he hates worse than work....
In Caemlyn, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert what seems a certain civil war should she win the crown....
In the White Tower, Egwene struggles to undermine the sisters loyal to Elaida from within....
The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes. Even the White Tower itself is no longer a place of safety. Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph.
The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths, and it seems as though reality itself has become unstable: All are signs of the imminence of Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, when Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the Dark One as humanity’s only hope. But Rand dares not fight until he possesses all the surviving seals on the Dark One’s prison and has dealt with the Seanchan, who threaten to overrun all nations this side of the Aryth Ocean and increasingly seem too entrenched to be fought off. But his attempt to make a truce with the Seanchan is shadowed by treachery that may cost him everything. Whatever the price, though, he must have that truce. And he faces other dangers. There are those among the Forsaken who will go to any length to see him dead--and the Black Ajah is at his side....
Unbeknownst to Rand, Perrin has made his own truce with the Seanchan. It is a deal made with the Dark One, in his eyes, but he will do whatever is needed to rescue his wife, Faile, and destroy the Shaido who captured her. Among the Shaido, Faile works to free herself while hiding a secret that might give her her freedom or cause her destruction. And at a town called Malden, the Two Rivers longbow will be matched against Shaido spears.
Fleeing Ebou Dar through Seanchan-controlled Altara with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat attempts to court the woman to whom he is half-married, knowing that she will complete that ceremony eventually. But Tuon coolly leads him on a merry chase as he learns that even a gift can have deep significance among the Seanchan Blood and what he thinks he knows of women is not enough to save him. For reasons of her own, which she will not reveal until a time of her choosing, she has pledged not to escape, but Mat still sweats whenever there are Seanchan soldiers near. Then he learns that Tuon herself is in deadly danger from those very soldiers. To get her to safety, he must do what he hates worse than work....
In Caemlyn, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert what seems a certain civil war should she win the crown....
In the White Tower, Egwene struggles to undermine the sisters loyal to Elaida from within....
The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes. Even the White Tower itself is no longer a place of safety. Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph.
FictionFantasyEpic
RELEASED2005
PUBLISHERTom Doherty Associates
LENGTH784
LANGUAGEEN
James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was an American author known for his epic fantasy series *The Wheel of Time*. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jordan developed a passion for storytelling and served two tours in Vietnam before pursuing a writing career in 1977. Jordan is best known for *The Wheel of Time*, a sprawling fantasy saga that combines intricate world-building, complex characters, and a richly detailed magic system. The series spans fourteen books and a prequel novel, with the first volume, [*The Eye of the World*][1], published in 1990. The narrative explores themes of prophecy, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil, set in a meticulously crafted world with its own history, cultures, and languages. After Jordan's passing in 2007, fellow fantasy author [Brandon Sanderson][2] was chosen to complete the series using Jordan's extensive notes and outlines. The final three books were published between 2009 and 2013, bringing the epic saga to a conclusion. Jordan was one of several writers who contributed to the *Conan the Barbarian* series, with his works considered among the best by fans. He wrote seven Conan novels, and compiled a well-known Conan Chronology. In addition to his fantasy writing, Jordan used various pseudonyms for different genres: Reagan O'Neal for historical novels set during the American Revolution, Jackson O'Reilly for a western novel, and Chang Lung for his dance and theater criticism. Jordan's ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades. His work on *The Wheel of Time* series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a television series by Amazon Prime Video in 2021. His favorite authors included: [Robert A. Heinlein][7], [John D. MacDonald][8], [Louis L'Amour][9], [Jane Austen][10], [Charles Dickens][11], [Mark Twain][12], and [Montaigne][13]. Fantasy authors he enjoyed included: [Tad Williams][14], [Robert Holdstock][15], [Raymond E. Feist][16], [Janny Wurts][17], [Barry Hughart][18], and [C. S. Friedman][19]. (Sources:[1][37],[2][38],[3][39]) ---------- *The Wheel of Time* Series in Order: 1. [*The Eye of the World*][23] (1990) 2. [*The Great Hunt*][24] (1990) 3. [*The Dragon Reborn*][25] (1991) 4. [*The Shadow Rising*][26] (1992) 5. [*The Fires of Heaven*][27] (1993) 6. [*Lord of Chaos*][28] (1994) 7. [*A Crown of Swords*][29] (1996) 8. [*The Path of Daggers*][30] (1998) 9. [*Winter's Heart*][31] (2000) 10. [*Crossroads of Twilight*][32] (2003) 0. [*New Spring*][22] (2004) - Prequel 11. [*Knife of Dreams*][33] (2005) 12. [*The Gathering Storm*][34] (2009) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 13. [*Towers of Midnight*][35] (2010) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 14. [*A Memory of Light*][36] (2013) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1394865A [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924094W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL6060885W [5]: [6]: [7]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL28641A [8]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL6708339A [9]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL19482A [10]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL21594A [11]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24638A [12]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL18319A [13]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL112816A [14]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL292141A [15]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL389360A [16]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL40784A [17]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24470A [18]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL886773A [19]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL45046A [20]: [21]: [22]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946682W [23]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [24]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924135W [25]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924143W [26]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924199W [27]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924172W [28]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924208W [29]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924161W [30]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946687W [31]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924207W [32]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924099W [33]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924194W [34]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946681W [35]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15414340W [36]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16799133W [37]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan [38]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time [39]: https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan/c/PZUPyFyZcsk/m/dgCePo9BOvoJ
4.0
Knife of Dreams
The Wheel of Time turns, and Robert Jordan gives us the eleventh volume of his extraordinary masterwork of fantasy.
The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths, and it seems as though reality itself has become unstable: All are signs of the imminence of Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, when Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the Dark One as humanity’s only hope. But Rand dares not fight until he possesses all the surviving seals on the Dark One’s prison and has dealt with the Seanchan, who threaten to overrun all nations this side of the Aryth Ocean and increasingly seem too entrenched to be fought off. But his attempt to make a truce with the Seanchan is shadowed by treachery that may cost him everything. Whatever the price, though, he must have that truce. And he faces other dangers. There are those among the Forsaken who will go to any length to see him dead--and the Black Ajah is at his side....
Unbeknownst to Rand, Perrin has made his own truce with the Seanchan. It is a deal made with the Dark One, in his eyes, but he will do whatever is needed to rescue his wife, Faile, and destroy the Shaido who captured her. Among the Shaido, Faile works to free herself while hiding a secret that might give her her freedom or cause her destruction. And at a town called Malden, the Two Rivers longbow will be matched against Shaido spears.
Fleeing Ebou Dar through Seanchan-controlled Altara with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat attempts to court the woman to whom he is half-married, knowing that she will complete that ceremony eventually. But Tuon coolly leads him on a merry chase as he learns that even a gift can have deep significance among the Seanchan Blood and what he thinks he knows of women is not enough to save him. For reasons of her own, which she will not reveal until a time of her choosing, she has pledged not to escape, but Mat still sweats whenever there are Seanchan soldiers near. Then he learns that Tuon herself is in deadly danger from those very soldiers. To get her to safety, he must do what he hates worse than work....
In Caemlyn, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert what seems a certain civil war should she win the crown....
In the White Tower, Egwene struggles to undermine the sisters loyal to Elaida from within....
The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes. Even the White Tower itself is no longer a place of safety. Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph.
The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths, and it seems as though reality itself has become unstable: All are signs of the imminence of Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, when Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the Dark One as humanity’s only hope. But Rand dares not fight until he possesses all the surviving seals on the Dark One’s prison and has dealt with the Seanchan, who threaten to overrun all nations this side of the Aryth Ocean and increasingly seem too entrenched to be fought off. But his attempt to make a truce with the Seanchan is shadowed by treachery that may cost him everything. Whatever the price, though, he must have that truce. And he faces other dangers. There are those among the Forsaken who will go to any length to see him dead--and the Black Ajah is at his side....
Unbeknownst to Rand, Perrin has made his own truce with the Seanchan. It is a deal made with the Dark One, in his eyes, but he will do whatever is needed to rescue his wife, Faile, and destroy the Shaido who captured her. Among the Shaido, Faile works to free herself while hiding a secret that might give her her freedom or cause her destruction. And at a town called Malden, the Two Rivers longbow will be matched against Shaido spears.
Fleeing Ebou Dar through Seanchan-controlled Altara with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat attempts to court the woman to whom he is half-married, knowing that she will complete that ceremony eventually. But Tuon coolly leads him on a merry chase as he learns that even a gift can have deep significance among the Seanchan Blood and what he thinks he knows of women is not enough to save him. For reasons of her own, which she will not reveal until a time of her choosing, she has pledged not to escape, but Mat still sweats whenever there are Seanchan soldiers near. Then he learns that Tuon herself is in deadly danger from those very soldiers. To get her to safety, he must do what he hates worse than work....
In Caemlyn, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert what seems a certain civil war should she win the crown....
In the White Tower, Egwene struggles to undermine the sisters loyal to Elaida from within....
The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes. Even the White Tower itself is no longer a place of safety. Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph.
FictionFantasyEpic
RELEASED2005
PUBLISHERTom Doherty Associates
LENGTH784
LANGUAGEEN
James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was an American author known for his epic fantasy series *The Wheel of Time*. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jordan developed a passion for storytelling and served two tours in Vietnam before pursuing a writing career in 1977. Jordan is best known for *The Wheel of Time*, a sprawling fantasy saga that combines intricate world-building, complex characters, and a richly detailed magic system. The series spans fourteen books and a prequel novel, with the first volume, [*The Eye of the World*][1], published in 1990. The narrative explores themes of prophecy, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil, set in a meticulously crafted world with its own history, cultures, and languages. After Jordan's passing in 2007, fellow fantasy author [Brandon Sanderson][2] was chosen to complete the series using Jordan's extensive notes and outlines. The final three books were published between 2009 and 2013, bringing the epic saga to a conclusion. Jordan was one of several writers who contributed to the *Conan the Barbarian* series, with his works considered among the best by fans. He wrote seven Conan novels, and compiled a well-known Conan Chronology. In addition to his fantasy writing, Jordan used various pseudonyms for different genres: Reagan O'Neal for historical novels set during the American Revolution, Jackson O'Reilly for a western novel, and Chang Lung for his dance and theater criticism. Jordan's ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades. His work on *The Wheel of Time* series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a television series by Amazon Prime Video in 2021. His favorite authors included: [Robert A. Heinlein][7], [John D. MacDonald][8], [Louis L'Amour][9], [Jane Austen][10], [Charles Dickens][11], [Mark Twain][12], and [Montaigne][13]. Fantasy authors he enjoyed included: [Tad Williams][14], [Robert Holdstock][15], [Raymond E. Feist][16], [Janny Wurts][17], [Barry Hughart][18], and [C. S. Friedman][19]. (Sources:[1][37],[2][38],[3][39]) ---------- *The Wheel of Time* Series in Order: 1. [*The Eye of the World*][23] (1990) 2. [*The Great Hunt*][24] (1990) 3. [*The Dragon Reborn*][25] (1991) 4. [*The Shadow Rising*][26] (1992) 5. [*The Fires of Heaven*][27] (1993) 6. [*Lord of Chaos*][28] (1994) 7. [*A Crown of Swords*][29] (1996) 8. [*The Path of Daggers*][30] (1998) 9. [*Winter's Heart*][31] (2000) 10. [*Crossroads of Twilight*][32] (2003) 0. [*New Spring*][22] (2004) - Prequel 11. [*Knife of Dreams*][33] (2005) 12. [*The Gathering Storm*][34] (2009) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 13. [*Towers of Midnight*][35] (2010) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 14. [*A Memory of Light*][36] (2013) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1394865A [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924094W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL6060885W [5]: [6]: [7]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL28641A [8]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL6708339A [9]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL19482A [10]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL21594A [11]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24638A [12]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL18319A [13]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL112816A [14]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL292141A [15]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL389360A [16]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL40784A [17]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24470A [18]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL886773A [19]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL45046A [20]: [21]: [22]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946682W [23]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [24]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924135W [25]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924143W [26]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924199W [27]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924172W [28]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924208W [29]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924161W [30]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946687W [31]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924207W [32]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924099W [33]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924194W [34]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946681W [35]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15414340W [36]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16799133W [37]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan [38]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time [39]: https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan/c/PZUPyFyZcsk/m/dgCePo9BOvoJ
