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The Eye of the World

By: Robert Jordan
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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"These veteran narrators keep the plot moving and the narration fresh" (AudioFile Magazine)

This program is read by Audie Award-winning narrators Michael Kramer and Kate Reading, and includes a bonus interview with the author.

Now an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!

The first novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®.

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.

Moiraine Damodred arrives in Emond’s Field on a quest to find the one prophesized to stand against The Dark One, a malicious entity sowing the seeds of chaos and destruction. When a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade the village 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® has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.

The Wheel of Time®
New Spring: The Novel
#1 The Eye of the World
#2 The Great Hunt
#3 The Dragon Reborn
#4 The Shadow Rising
#5 The Fires of Heaven
#6 Lord of Chaos
#7 A Crown of Swords
#8 The Path of Daggers
#9 Winter's Heart
#10 Crossroads of Twilight
#11 Knife of Dreams

By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
#12 The Gathering Storm
#13 Towers of Midnight
#14 A Memory of Light

By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons
The Wheel of Time Companion

By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk
Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

Listen to more books in The Wheel of Time series.
©1990 Robert Jordan (P)1996 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal." (The New York Times)

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the best series ever done

this is the begining of the most exciting epic ever told, it is a truly awesome story.

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Classic Story. Genderless narration is awkward.

This would be much more enjoyable for me if a male read the male dialogue and a female read the female dialogue. Even so, I really enjoy listening to the audiobook... and I've already read the series three times. Would love to see this as a graphic audio book.

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Long Time Fan

Hello! So I think I may have listened to this series 2 times already and currently working on the 3rd with my wife. I love these books because of my dad. When I was young he used to read these books to me and now that I'm always on the go I love that I have the audio books. Even though this is my 3rd time going though and I have a very good idea of what to expect at any time I still love it and get excited just thinking about it!

On a side note, I told my friend to read this series for 15 years now and he finally started reading it. He loved it so much he ended up reading all the books in a few months!

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Just, wow.

This was my first real experience delving into an audiobook and let me just say I am glad I did. I’ve always loved to read, but felt I didn’t have the time for it so I decided to give this a shot because I’ve heard great things about TWoT. AMAZING. An absolute great work of fantasy with a great Job by the narrator. I highly recommend for anyone interested in fantasy or audiobooks in general.

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Epic story. Mediocre narration.

I immediately fell in love with the story line. I am an avid Fantasy Epic reader and quickly get immersed into the worlds I listen to. When the author chooses words like "bloody" as slang cursing, I fully expect the narrator to have an English or British accent or something close. It is a good enough story to continue on despite this obvious error by the audiobooks publisher, but it's something to think about. Also, using a female narrator randomly for 2 or 3 chapters involving a single character really throws off the groove. I dont know what they were thinking but... if I didn't love the story I would stop here. However, this epic is nothing to turn away from. Read on I shall!

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20 years later.

Just as good the second time. I had forgotten how much I liked this series.

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super cool book with great narration

can't wait to continue the series. I recommend this book and recommend checking out the wheel weaves spoiler free podcast with Dani & Brett

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exciting start to one of the greatest stories ever

exciting start to one of the greatest stories ever told. I can't wait to read the rest. give it a shot. epic story and wrote very well. Michael Kramer narrating is fantastic!!!!

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Great Series

I've read through this series 2 times. Now I'm going to listen to it being read to me. Thus far it is a great experience. The readers make the characters come alive.

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Long lasting, well built & believable fantasy

Audible is 100% the best way to enjoy this book. I thoroughly enjoyed being taken on the journey and look forward to many more hours in this world

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