The Path of Daggers
Compelling
Gruesome
Timeless

The Path of Daggers Book Eight of 'The Wheel of Time'

Robert Jordan2010
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. The Seanchan invasion force is in possession of Ebou Dar. Nynaeve, Elayne, and Aviendha head for Caemlyn and Elayne's rightful throne, but on the way they discover an enemy much worse than the Seanchan. In Illian, Rand vows to throw the Seanchan back as he did once before. But signs of madness are appearing among the Asha'man. In Ghealdan, Perrin faces the intrigues of Whitecloaks, Seanchan invaders, the scattered Shaido Aiel, and the Prophet himself. Perrin's beloved wife, Faile, may pay with her life, and Perrin himself may have to destroy his soul to save her. Meanwhile the rebel Aes Sedai under their young Amyrlin, Egwene al'Vere, face an army that intends to keep them away from the White Tower. But Egwene is determined to unseat the usurper Elaida and reunite the Aes Sedai. She does not yet understand the price that others--and she herself--will pay. 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 At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Anyaconda@kaffeeklatschandbooks
3 stars
Apr 7, 2023

Re-read via audiobook 🎧

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Rachel Kanyid@mccallmekanyid
5 stars
Jan 15, 2023

So good!! I'm on a roll and now I can't wait to get into book nine. 12-14 here I come!!! I WILL finish TWOT this year!

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James Eaton@jameseaton
3 stars
Sep 1, 2022

Some sections were too long and not totally nessessary, but I still love these books and the world that Jordan created. I’ll keep going because I know the payoff will be worth it! On to the next one.

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Eva Bailey@evabails
2 stars
Aug 14, 2022

What a slog. I read that books 7-10 are where Robert Jordan got sick of his main characters and decided to focus on hundreds of other minor characters instead and GOD it's a hard read. Still loved it, the cliffhanger has me desperate for the next one. Definitely my least favourite so far and I hear it gets worse from here but it's still worth it 🥲

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Brianna@dinosauriaclade
3 stars
Aug 1, 2022

Elayne is still a bitch but she and Egwene both get their time in the spotlight here and it was kind of cool.

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Mia@itsmia
4 stars
Dec 6, 2021

THE WHEEL OF TIME 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 ★★★★

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Pat G.@badsleeper
3 stars
Nov 16, 2021

** spoiler alert ** Giving this one a 3. Mostly because there was no Mat!! As part of the “lull” portion of the series, I still don’t feel that way but I did find this one lacking in progression in many ways. This seemed like a massive set up for the next parts in the many interwoven story lines of this point. I’ve come to know now that Perrin parts are pretty level (aka sort of boring) but I really like him as a character so I don’t mind so much. The levelness goes with his personality. Exciting end to his story line in this book though (as with most storyline tail ends in this series). Rand story is always a tease. Back and forth with madness all around, not just with the taint but with the warring and handling of situations. Aes Sedai are still mad boring here in general but I’m looking forward to the siege that coming up.

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Judy Hudgins@knottyneedle
4 stars
Oct 18, 2021

Now onto Book 9! I can actually see the end of the series now!

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Michael Hessling@cherrypj
3 stars
Jun 8, 2021

Probably the low point of this series. I hope.

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Emma Lechner@emmyofthevalley
4 stars
Jan 7, 2025
+3
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Beth Benbow@beths_books03
3 stars
Mar 31, 2024
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Aaron Williams@videoaaron
4 stars
Feb 4, 2024
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Rhett Royster@rhettroy01
3 stars
May 10, 2023
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ashley@prophecygirl
3 stars
Nov 29, 2022
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Val B@strangexlonely
3.5 stars
Jun 8, 2022
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C S@cstephen
3 stars
May 29, 2024
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Sherry@catsareit
4 stars
Apr 22, 2024
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Jeff Borton@loakkar
3 stars
Apr 1, 2024
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Vicky Nuñez @vicky21
5 stars
Mar 25, 2024
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Bolorchuluun@bolorcln
5 stars
Feb 19, 2024
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Okan Işıldar@okan
4 stars
Jan 28, 2024
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Rob@robcesq
5 stars
Dec 28, 2023
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Jayson Rhynas@jayrhynas
5 stars
Dec 22, 2023
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Dhananjay Gahlawat@jaygahlawat
4 stars
Dec 19, 2023