4.1
The Shadow Rising Book 4 of the Wheel of Time (Now a Major TV Series)
Now a major TV series on Prime Video
The fourth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.
The Stone of Tear, invulnerable fortress of legend, has fallen. The Children of the Dragon have risen to the call of prophecy and march to the aid of the Light. Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, is held by Rand al'Thor, the man proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn.
But still the shadows lengthen and still the Forsaken grow in strength. If he is to fight them, Rand must master the male half of the True Source, a power corrupted by the Dark One, a power that drives men to madness, a power that may save or damn the world.
'Epic in every sense' Sunday Times
'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times
'[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin
'A fantasy phenomenon' SFX
The Wheel of Time series:
Book 1: The Eye of the World
Book 2: The Great Hunt
Book 3: The Dragon Reborn
Book 4: The Shadow Rising
Book 5: The Fires of Heaven
Book 6: Lord of Chaos
Book 7: A Crown of Swords
Book 8: The Path of Daggers
Book 9: Winter's Heart
Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight
Book 11: Knife of Dreams
Book 12: The Gathering Storm
Book 13: Towers of Midnight
Book 14: A Memory of Light
Prequel: New Spring
Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
FictionFantasyEpic
RELEASED2021
PUBLISHERLittle, Brown Book Group Limited
LENGTH1007
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
4.1
The Shadow Rising Book 4 of the Wheel of Time (Now a Major TV Series)
Now a major TV series on Prime Video
The fourth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.
The Stone of Tear, invulnerable fortress of legend, has fallen. The Children of the Dragon have risen to the call of prophecy and march to the aid of the Light. Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, is held by Rand al'Thor, the man proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn.
But still the shadows lengthen and still the Forsaken grow in strength. If he is to fight them, Rand must master the male half of the True Source, a power corrupted by the Dark One, a power that drives men to madness, a power that may save or damn the world.
'Epic in every sense' Sunday Times
'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times
'[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin
'A fantasy phenomenon' SFX
The Wheel of Time series:
Book 1: The Eye of the World
Book 2: The Great Hunt
Book 3: The Dragon Reborn
Book 4: The Shadow Rising
Book 5: The Fires of Heaven
Book 6: Lord of Chaos
Book 7: A Crown of Swords
Book 8: The Path of Daggers
Book 9: Winter's Heart
Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight
Book 11: Knife of Dreams
Book 12: The Gathering Storm
Book 13: Towers of Midnight
Book 14: A Memory of Light
Prequel: New Spring
Look out for the companion book: The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
FictionFantasyEpic
RELEASED2021
PUBLISHERLittle, Brown Book Group Limited
LENGTH1007
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
