Now in development for TV Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, … returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
On the slopes of Shayol Ghul, the Myrddraal swords are forged, and the sky is not the sky of this world;
In Salidar the White Tower in exile prepares an embassy to Caemlyn, where Rand Al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, holds the throne–and where an unexpected visitor may change the world….
In Emond’s Field, Perrin Goldeneyes, Lord of the Two Rivers, feels the pull of ta’veren to ta’veren and prepares to march…
Morgase of Caemlyn finds a most unexpected, and quite unwelcome, ally….And south lies Illian, where Sammael holds sway…
TV series update: “Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC’s “Agents of SHIELD,” the Netflix series “Hemlock Grove,” and the NBC series “Chuck.” Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar’s Ted Field and Mike Weber. Darren Lemke will also executive produce, with Jordan’s widow Harriet McDougal serving as consulting producer.” —Variety
The Wheel of Time(R)
New Spring: The Novel
#1 The Eye of the World
#2 The Great Hunt
#3 The Dragon Reborn
#4 The Shadow Rising
#5 The Fires of Heaven
#6 Lord of Chaos
#7 A Crown of Swords
#8 The Path of Daggers
#9 Winter’s Heart
#10 Crossroads of Twilight
#11 Knife of Dreams
By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
#12 The Gathering Storm
#13 Towers of Midnight
#14 A Memory of Light
By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson
The World of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time
By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons
The Wheel of Time Companion
By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk
Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time
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Genre: Epic Fantasy
Lord of Chaos is full of chaos! At times the book was slow but when it moved it really moved! I absolutely loved it. So much is happening here. The book is over 1000 pages with both prologue and epilogue. The previous books had no epilogues. Not sure if the subsequent books will continue to have both. But man the prologue of Lord of Chaos is around 74 pages! Making it the longest prologue I have ever read! In this part of the series, there are some shocking events that happen. I will try to make this review in a different format and try to summarize some of the main events into bullet points:
– More forsakens are introduced like Demandred, Graendal, Semirhage, and Mesaana. We get to read some of their POVs too which is good.
– After the break of the White Tower, Two groups of Aes Sedai are sent to meet The Dragon Reborn. One represents the White Tower and the others are the rebels. Both parties fail how to deal properly with Rand. The politics related to that is awesome. Two opposing parties trying to win or make undue influence to gain power.
– Rand starts hearing Lewis Therin’s voice in his head and is able to interact with it. I feel this was a truly great addition to the story. It made Rand’s point of view more interesting. I feel it will open many doors for future events.
– Nynaeve will be able to heal stilled Aes Sedai and gentled men. She heals Siuan, Leane, and Logain. Something that nobody could do before.
– The rebels appoint a new Amyrlin seat and it was a shock to me who they chose!
– Rand recruits Mazrim Taim to train all the men who are able to channel and calls them the Asha’men. According to Mazrim Taim, the men call the school the Black Tower but I suspect there is more to it!
“Never make a plan without knowing as much as you can of the enemy. Never be afraid to change your plans when you receive new information. Never believe you know everything. And never wait to know everything.”
Of course, these are not everything but some of the important events that were very crucial in moving the plot. Perrin, Faile, Loial, and Verin who were completely absent in the previous book make an important return here and have an important role in the final battle. What really made Lord of Chaos such a great book other than the usual elements and main events is the final battle. Boy, that battle was truly epic. My mind was blown and my eyes were popping out of my head. Robert Jordan is the master of his craft. He knows how to play with your emotions and how to create grand scenes that you will never forget. The whole events that led to the Battle of Dumai’s Wells, the battle itself, and the end result all were GRAND!
“If the world is ending, a woman will want time to fix her hair. If the world’s ending, a woman will take time to tell a man something he’s done wrong.”
This is the sixth book in the series and I am already very invested in the story, world, characters, events, and everything related. The Year 2020 has not been a good year for me and many other people but thanks to the Wheel of Time series for giving me such a wonderful escape whenever I needed it. Highly recommended.
best series ever written. you read all thirteen books and you want to start all over again
Lord of Chaos is the penultimate of what I call Jordan’s Middle Six, where the story is dang near perfect. High stakes, interesting chapters, and rarely a part you feel you can put down.
Great series! I highly recommend for all fantasy fans.
Best of the series so far, though it will keep you up at night and you might even have dreams….
This is one of my all time favorite series! I have read the whole series 3 times and listened to them all on audio book as well. I love it and am always sad when I get done again.
I read all 14 books in the series. This book, as we’ll as others in the middle of the pack we’re all somewhat similar. I loved the series…just not one of my favorite books of the 14.