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Towers Of Midnight
Robert Jordan

Towers Of Midnight

Quick Answer

Read "Towers Of Midnight" as the 12th book in the The Wheel of Time sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Gathering Storm" (Book 11)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 12th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<p><b><i>The Wheel of Time</i> is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!</b><br><br><b>With Robert Jordan’s untimely passing in 2007, Brandon Sanderson, the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive, was chosen by Jordan’s editor—his wife, Harriet McDougal—to complete the final volume in The Wheel of Time®, later expanded to three books.<br><br>In <i>Towers of Midnight</i>, the thirteenth novel in Jordan’s #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling epic fantasy series, the Last Battle has truly begun. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unraveling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to boil out of the Blight.</b><br><br><i>The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age. And trials by fire await those fighting against the darkness that encroaches from their enemies—and within themselves...</i><br><br>Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership. All the while, an unseen foe is slowly pulling a noose tight around his neck. To prevail, he must seek answers in Tel'aran'rhiod and find a way—at long last—to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it forever.<br><br>Mat Cauthon must once again face the creatures beyond the stone gateways, the Aelfinn and the Eelfinn. He had hoped that his last confrontation with them would be the end of it, but the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. The Tower of Ghenjei awaits, and its secrets will reveal the fate of a friend long lost. <br><br>Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, arrives at the White Tower with a startling revelation for Egwene al’Vere. Fearful for his sanity, Egwene summons the rulers of the Borderlands to stand against him—knowing the fate of the world rests in their hands.<br><br>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 last six books in series were all instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers, and <i>The Eye of the World</i> was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.<br><br><b>The Wheel of Time®</b><br><i>New Spring: The Novel</i><br>#1 <i>The Eye of the World</i><br>#2 <i>The Great Hunt</i><br>#3 <i>The Dragon Reborn</i><br>#4 <i>The Shadow Rising</i><br>#5 <i>The Fires of Heaven</i><br>#6 <i>Lord of Chaos</i><br>#7 <i>A Crown of Swords</i><br>#8 <i>The Path of Daggers</i><br>#9 <i>Winter's Heart</i><br>#10 <i>Crossroads of Twilight</i><br>#11 <i>Knife of Dreams</i><br><br><b>By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson</b><br>#12 <i>The Gathering Storm</i><br>#13 <i>Towers of Midnight</i><br>#14 <i>A Memory of Light</i><br><br><b>By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson</b><br><i>The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time</i><br><br><b>By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons</b><br><i>The Wheel of Time Companion</i><br><br><b>By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk</b><br><i>Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time</i><br><br>At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.</p>
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A Memory Of Light

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Wheel of Time conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Towers Of Midnight?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Towers Of Midnight before The Gathering Storm?

No. We recommend reading The Gathering Storm first. Towers Of Midnight is the 12th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Towers Of Midnight required reading for the The Wheel of Time?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Towers Of Midnight in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Towers Of Midnight is A Memory Of Light (Book #13).