The Eye of the World
The beginning of the main Wheel of Time narrative and the standard entry point.
Author guide
Robert Jordan Books in Order
Robert Jordan was the principal pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr., an American author and Vietnam veteran. He wrote epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery, historical fiction, and westerns, using Reagan O'Neal for the Fallon novels and Jackson O'Reilly for Cheyenne Raiders. Jordan wrote eleven Wheel of Time novels before his death; Brandon Sanderson completed the final three from Jordan's extensive notes. His previously unpublished early novel Warrior of the Altaii was released posthumously in 2019.
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New Spring
An optional chronological prequel centered on Moiraine and Lan.
Conan the Invincible
The first of Robert Jordan's seven Conan novels.
The Fallon Blood
The first novel in the Fallon trilogy.
Warrior of the Altaii
A standalone early fantasy novel published posthumously.
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Books by series
novel-series · complete
The Fallon Saga
A trilogy of historical novels following the Fallon family through the American Revolutionary era and its aftermath.
- 1 The Fallon Blood
Book 1 · novel · 1980
Escaping brutal English overlords, 1760s Irishman Michael Fallon becomes an indentured servant to Charleston, South Carolina, merchant Thomas Carver, where his infatuation with Carver's sensual daughter Elizabeth causes life-changing…
- 2 The Fallon Pride
Book 2 · novel · 1981
The story of merchant Captain Robert Fallon and the events surrounding the War of 1812.
- 3
novel-series · complete
Conan the Barbarian
Robert Jordan's seven original Conan the Barbarian novels and one film novelization.
- 1 Conan the Invincible
Book 1 · novel · 1982
Conan is still less than 20 years old and new to the snares and enticements of civilization. He joins forces with Karela, a dangerously seductive female bandit, to storm the palace of a deadly necromancer, Amanar, and confront the dreaded…
- 2 Conan the Defender
Book 2 · novel · 1982
Conan must save the weak kingdom of Nemedia against the incredible magic of Contaro Albanus.
- 3 Conan the Unconquered
Book 3 · novel · 1983
"Numerous authors have penned Conan yarns down the years--none with more consistency or better technique than Jordan."--Kirkus Reviews Conan defies the sorcerous power of the Cult of Doom for the sake of a beautiful young woman known only…
- 4 Conan the Triumphant
Book 4 · novel · 1983
Conan the Barbarian returns in this epic Conan the Triumphant, from the bestselling author of the Wheel of Times series, Robert Jordan Leading his Free-Company of mercenaries, the mighty Cimmerian is embroiled in many-sided anarchy…
- 5 Conan the Magnificent
Book 5 · novel · 1984
Amid the savage crags of the Kezankian Mountains, Conan is stalked by the sultry huntress Jondra, sought by the lovely thief Tamira, and caught between the Army of Zamora and Brythunian warriors seeking revenge. The mighty Cimmerian must…
- 6 Conan the Destroyer
Book 6 · novel · 1984
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a tale of the legendary Barbarian in Robert Jordan's Conan the Destroyer In the fabled city of Shadizar, sultry Princess Tamaris hires Conan to recover the magical gem known as the…
- 7 Conan the Victorious
Book 7 · novel · 1984
In the fabled, mysterious land of Vendhya, Conan seeks an antidote to the unknown poison that threatens his life. Entangled in the intrigues of Karim Singh, advisor to the King of Vendhya, pursued by the voluptuous noblewoman Vyndra,…
novel-series · complete
The Wheel of Time
An epic fantasy series comprising fourteen novels, including three completed by Brandon Sanderson from Robert Jordan's notes, plus companion reference works.
- 1 The Eye of the World
Book 1 · novel · 1990
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall…
- 2 The Great Hunt
Book 2 · novel · 1990
NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO The second novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Forsaken are loose, the Horn of Valere has been found and the Dead are rising…
- 3 The Dragon Reborn
Book 3 · novel · 1991
Now a major TV series on Prime Video The third novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Land is One with the Dragon - and the Dragon is One with the Land. The Shadow…
- 4 The Shadow Rising
Book 4 · novel · 1992
The seals of Shayol Ghul are weak now, and the Dark One reaches out. The Shadow is rising to cover humankind. In Tar Valon, Min sees portents of hideous doom. Will the White Tower itself be broken? In the Two Rivers, the Whitecloaks ride…
- 5 The Fires of Heaven
Book 5 · novel · 1993
The bonds and wards that hold the Great Lord of the Dark are slowly failing, but still his fragile prison holds. The Forsaken, immortal servants of the shadow, weave their snares and tighten their grip upon the realms of men, sure in the…
- 6 Lord of Chaos
Book 6 · novel · 1994
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…
- 7 A Crown of Swords
Book 7 · novel · 1996
Incited by nobles seeking to reclaim their places of power, armies march against the Dragon Reborn. As Rand tries to restore order, he discovers a lack of loyalty even among the warrior Aiel, and still mistrusts the rebel Aes Sedai even…
- 8 The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
Book companion-1 · nonfiction-reference · 1997 Optional
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time is bursting with full-color art, legends, and stories from the iconic series that's soon to be an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of…
- 9 The Path of Daggers
Book 8 · novel · 1998
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…
- 10 Winter's Heart
Book 9 · novel · 2000
Rand is on the run with Min, and in Cairhein, Cadsuane is trying to figure out where he is headed. Rand's destination is, in fact, one she has never considered. Mazrim Taim, leader of the Black Tower, is revealed to be a liar. But what is…
- 11 Crossroads of Twilight
Book 10 · novel · 2003
In the tenth book of The Wheel of Time from the New York Times #1 bestselling author Robert Jordan, the world and the characters stand at a crossroads, and the world approaches twilight, when the power of the Shadow grows stronger.…
- 12 New Spring
Book 0 · novel · 2004
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…
- 13 Knife of Dreams
Book 11 · novel · 2005
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…
- 14 The Gathering Storm
Book 12 · novel · 2009
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…
- 15 Towers of Midnight
Book 13 · novel · 2010
Now a major TV series on Prime Video The thirteenth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One's prison are crumbling.…
- 16 A Memory of Light
Book 14 · novel · 2013
Since 1990, when Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time® burst on the world with its first book, The Eye of the World, readers have been anticipating the final scenes of this extraordinary saga, which has sold over forty million copies in over…
- 17 The Wheel of Time Companion
Book companion-2 · nonfiction-reference · 2015 Optional
"Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time℗ʼ by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. Over the course of fifteen books and millions of words, the world…
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (2)
- Cheyenne Raiders
novel · 1982
- Warrior of the Altaii
novel · 2019
Epic fantasy legend, and author of #1 New York Times bestselling series The Wheel of Time®, Robert Jordan's never-before published novel, Warrior of the Altaii: Draw near and listen, or else time is at an end. The watering holes of the…
Frequently asked questions about Robert Jordan
Who was Robert Jordan, and what was his real name?
Robert Jordan was the principal pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr. (1948–2007), an American fantasy author born in Charleston, South Carolina.
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What did Robert Jordan do before he became a novelist?
He served two tours with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, earned a physics degree from The Citadel, and worked as a civilian nuclear engineer for the U.S. Navy.
What influenced Robert Jordan’s fantasy writing?
His world-building drew on real-world history and mythology, including Arthurian and Norse traditions, while also engaging with the epic-fantasy tradition associated with J. R. R. Tolkien.
What awards and honors did Robert Jordan receive?
He was posthumously inducted into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Literary Hall of Fame in 2008. The Citadel also awarded him an honorary doctorate of literature and established a creative-writing award in his honor.
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What is Robert Jordan’s legacy in fantasy literature?
His work helped redefine epic fantasy and became a formative influence on a generation of fantasy writers. After his death, his extensive notes allowed Brandon Sanderson to complete the unfinished saga.
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