Robert Jordan

Brandon Sanderson

'Epic in every sense' - Sunday Times The twelfth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready. Rand al'Thor struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle, as his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself. Egwene al'Vere is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. She works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai, as the days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower - and possibly the world itself. 'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times 'A fantasy phenomenon' SFX The Wheel of Time The Eye of the World The Great Hunt The Dragon Reborn The Shadow Rising The Fires of Heaven Lord of Chaos A Crown of Swords The Path of Daggers Winter's Heart Crossroads of Twilight Knife of Dreams The Gathering Storm Towers of Midnight A Memory of Light New Spring (prequel)

Book 12 of the Wheel of Time

The Gathering Storm

Follows the efforts of Dragon Reborn Rand al'Thor to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances to prepare for battle against the Shadow.

Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time

Vicky  Nuñez 

I love Brandon Sanderson. 
But I got to be honest: I was nervous. 
The overall consensus was that he did a great job. 
Still I was worried.

I loved it.
Brandon Sanderson did a great job following Robert Jordan's work. If anything the only thing is that Jordan was a lot more descriptive in his narrative. 
But I think that's in part what made the book so great because it left a lot more for the characters to develop instead of descriptions of clothing and women pulling their braids, which Jordan loved to write.

In the end its a faithful book without all the little annoying things.

This focus mainly on two characters: Rand and Egwene.
And we can see major growth in both of them. 
Especially in Egwene, it was great to see what she'd become and how she managed it. 

I missed the other characters, but I understand that this issues had to be addressed. 

The Last Battle is coming and I can't wait for the last two books.

Herman Steuernagel

This is the best book of the series so far. If you're struggling to get through Book 10, just know it gets better. So much better.

James Eaton

Yes!!! This was such a good entry in the Wheel of Time series. I loved how so many things are coming together and the pieces are being set for an incredible end to this massive series. 

The last few books were not my favorite, but I can see how everything had a place and a reason for being there. 

I can’t wait for these next two books to see how it all comes together.

Eva Bailey

Incredible. Sanderson's take over was seamless, and the characters arcs in this book are some of the best so far. Adrenaline rush from start to finish, this series is unbelievable.

Brianna

“I am here.” I am here. 

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the switch in the last hours of Wheel of Time. I had no reason to be wary.

Potentially my favorite chapter of the series is held within these pages. The turning point of a “meh”ly regarded character for me becoming a favorite I respect immensely (and did not see coming) happens within these pages. These pages are just... ugh.

Break me, Sanderson & Jordan. I’m ready for the Last Battle.

sarah 🤠

oh my god... rand standing on the top of dragonmount at the eye of a storm finally realizing why he's fighting. incredible. my favorite moment so far, and gathering storm was chalk full of favorite moments. just so i can remember them:

1. aviendha being accepted as a wise one
2. verin's confession and death
3. the seanchan attack on the white tower
4. siuan bonding bryne as her warder
5. egwene's full ascension to the amyrlin seat
6. tam and rand being reunited

love love love

Pat G.

Sanderson really breathes new life into this series. Not to say that Jordan didn’t, he created it after all. I found that Sanderson breaks some of the less enjoyable patterns that almost each previous book followed, and overall brought everything together very concisely. 

Sanderson brings up many old characters/parts that I lost track of through the series: expanding upon them, tying up the loose ends, or simply acknowledging them. I found myself many times saying “oh yeaaaahhh, what ever happened there…” or “riiiight I forgot about them”. 

Sanderson comes in to begin completing the world that Jordan built, and elevating it even. Excited for the last 2.

Judy Hudgins

So close to being finished. Onto book 13 and loving this world

Garren

I really enjoyed this. Brandon Sanderson did a really excellent job of continuing the story.

Michael Hessling

Okan Işıldar

Rhett Royster

The Wheel of Time ® is a PBS Great American Read Selection! Now in development for TV! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® 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, 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. Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready. The final volume of the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was partially written by Robert Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007. Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn books, and now Stormlight Archive, among others, was chosen by Jordan's editor--his wife, Harriet McDougal--to complete the final volume, later expanded to three books. In this epic novel, Robert Jordan's international bestselling series begins its dramatic conclusion. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward--wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders--his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself. Egwene al'Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. As days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent, Egwene works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai while providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower--and possibly the world itself. 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® 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 Warrior of the Altaii 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

The Gathering Storm Book 12 of the Wheel of Time

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