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The Eye of the World

(Book #1 in The Wheel of Time series)

Book Overview: The Eye of the World

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!

The Eye of the World, the first novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time(R), follows Moiraine Damodred as she arrives in Emond’s Field on a quest to find the one prophesized to stand against The Dark One.

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 under the Shadow.

When a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade the Two Rivers seeking their master’s enemy, Moiraine persuades Rand al’Thor and his friends to leave their home and enter a larger unimaginable world filled with dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light.

Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) 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 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

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Editorial Reviews

Praise for Robert Jordan and The Wheel of Time(R)

“His huge, ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre.” –George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones

“Anyone who’s writing epic or secondary world fantasy knows Robert Jordan isn’t just a part of the landscape, he’s a monolith within the landscape.” –Patrick Rothfuss, author of the Kingkiller Chronicle series

“The Eye of the World was a turning point in my life. I read, I enjoyed. (Then continued on to write my larger fantasy novels.)” –Robin Hobb, author of the award-winning Realm of the Elderlings series

“Robert Jordan’s work has been a formative influence and an inspiration for a generation of fantasy writers.” –Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Shadows

“Jordan’s writing is so amazing! The characterization, the attention to detail!” –Clint McElroy, co-creator of the #1 podcast The Adventure Zone

“[Robert Jordan’s] impact on the place of fantasy in the culture is colossal… He brought innumerable readers to fantasy. He became the New York Times bestseller list face of fantasy.” –Guy Gavriel Kay, author of A Brightness Long Ago

“Robert Jordan was a giant of fiction whose words helped a whole generation of fantasy writers, including myself, find our true voices. I thanked him then, but I didn’t thank him enough.” –Peter V. Brett, internationally bestselling author of The Demon Cycle series

“I don’t know anybody who’s been as formative in crafting me as a writer as [Robert Jordan], and for that I will be forever grateful.” –Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Riot Baby and War Girls

“I’ve mostly never been involved in any particular fandom, the one exception of course was The Wheel of Time.” –Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series

“I owe Robert Jordan so much. Without him, modern fantasy would be bereft of the expansive, deep worlds and the giant casts which I love so dearly. It’s not often I can look at another author and say: that person paved my way. But such is exactly the case with Jordan.” –Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings

“You can’t talk about epic fantasy without acknowledging the titanic influence Robert Jordan has had on the genre.” –Jason Denzel, author of Mystic and founder of Dragonmount.com

“Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal.” — The New York Times

“The Wheel of Time [is] rapidly becoming the definitive American fantasy saga. It is a fantasy tale seldom equaled and still less often surpassed in English.” — Chicago Sun-Times

“Hard to put down for even a moment. A fittingly epic conclusion to a fantasy series that many consider one of the best of all time.” — San Francisco Book Review

“The most ambitious American fantasy saga [may] also be the finest. Rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended.” — Booklist

“Recalls the work of Tolkien.” — Publishers Weekly

“This richly detailed fantasy presents fully realized, complex adventure. Recommended.” — Library Journal

About the Author

Robert Jordan

Robert Jordan, born James Oliver Rigney Jr. on October 17, 1948, was an esteemed American author, celebrated for his colossal contribution to the fantasy genre. In his eventful life, he served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter gunner with the U.S. Army and went on to graduate from The Citadel, South Carolina’s military college. An advocate for history, he spent time studying comparative mythology and the history of Ancient Europe, which would later serve as rich influences for his writing.

Jordan’s writing career was distinguished but is primarily synonymous with the ‘Wheel of Time’ series. Comprising 14 novels, this series epitomizes Jordan’s gift for intricate world-building, complex characters, and intricate narrative structures. His meticulous approach to the weaving of storylines led not only to critical acclaim but also to a dedicated global fanbase. His works have been translated into multiple languages, evidencing the universal appeal of his narratives.

Despite his untimely passing on September 16, 2007, Jordan’s influence continues to resonate within the literary world. His deftly woven tales of adventure and courage have left an indelible mark on fantasy literature. Robert Jordan’s legacy lies not just in the worlds he created but also in the inspiration his work provides to both readers and aspiring writers.

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