Robert Jordan

  • 52

    Catalog books

  • 33

    Works

  • 1984 to 2020

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Robert Jordan is the creator of the Wheel of Time, a sprawling epic fantasy series known for its deep worldbuilding, layered political intrigue, and a vast cast of characters. His books blend high-stakes magic, long-term prophecy, and richly detailed cultures across an evolving continent-spanning conflict.

Wheel of Time volumes, including the book listed here, develop slow-burn plotlines and intricate character arcs that reward patient readers. Jordan’s prose favors careful scene-setting and tactical confrontation, delivering a dense, immersive saga that advances through alliances, betrayals, and the shifting balance of power.

Best Place To Start

Wheel of Time [08]

UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Epic fantasy world-building • Vast cast of characters • Multi-volume, serialized storytelling

Genres and themes: High fantasy • Complex magic systems • Political intrigue • Quest-driven narrative

Who this author is best for: For readers who enjoy sprawling, character-rich epics with intricate plots and long-term payoffs.

Begin with the Wheel of Time sequence order listed on the book covers and move chronologically through the volumes.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Wheel of Time [08]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2010.

  2. The Dragon Reborn: Book Three of the Wheel of Time

    Tor Books • 1991 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1991 • 595 pages.

  3. The Path of Daggers The Wheel of Time

    St Martins Pr • 1998 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 604 pages.

  4. Knife of Dreams

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

    readers who want one of the clearer starting points on this page

  5. Wheel of Time [03]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

  6. Wheel of Time [04]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

  7. Wheel of Time [05]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

  8. Wheel of Time [06]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

  9. Wheel of Time [07]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

  10. Wheel of Time [09]

    UPB Books • 2010 • commitment varies by edition

How The Picks Compare

  • The Dragon Reborn: Book Three of the Wheel of Time gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Wheel of Time [08] leans later in the catalog.
  • The Path of Daggers The Wheel of Time is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Wheel of Time [08].

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