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The Eye of the World

By: Robert Jordan
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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Publisher's summary

"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)

Featured Article: Wheel of Time Character Guide—Perrin


Among the most popular and enduring characters in Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series is Perrin Aybara: blacksmith, Wolfbrother, and Steward of the Dragon. Perrin is a beloved character because of his strength and leadership, and because of his parallels to some heroes from various myths throughout time. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about Perrin Aybara, one of the prophesied saviors to stand up against the Dark One.

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Loved it

Michael Kramer is one of the best readers I have listened to. The way he changes his voice to represent different characters in the book is spectacular, really draws you into the story.

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Excellent book, excellent reading

This is the first audiobook I've listened to in over a decade and I found it so captivating I finished it in under a week.

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The Wheel of Time series is a must have

If you enjoy fantasy, this series is a must have. The characters are fantastically written and the pacing is great. The world setting is very fleshed out and has so many layers if you want to dig deeper.

This series and narration is the gold standard set for all audiobooks. Please, do yourself a favor and acquire the whole series. They will keep you entertained for at least a years worth of daily commute to and from work. The lengths run from low 20s to 40hrs a book and you will hang on everyword. Once you finished it the first time, it's been about a year so why don't you start it over again and get to enjoy every single drip of foreshadowing.

10/10 series

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fantastic read

I absolutely love this story and the reading is so well done! I've read the book three times but this is the first time I've listened. Michael does an amazing job narrating and I will absolutely be listening to his other work!

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Good Story

I found this book fun and interesting to listen by both people who read this book.

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Over all a Great Read

Overall a well-crafted masterpiece, one of my favorite series in the Fantasy Genre. My one critique is the final confrontation is a little whimsical, and it's kinds jarring. It takes what has been a well crafted Hard magic system and softens it.

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Can't wait to start the next book!

As a Brandon Sanderson fan, I thought I would give this series a try since he was the writer who helped finish it and my mind was BLOWN! I loved every chapter and can't wait to start book 2!

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we all know it's great

not perfect, at least in part because it grips the imagination from so many directions it couldn't possibly be everyone's, or anyone's, idea of perfect. But it is great.

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oh. my. god.

Just read it. This was so good. I have no words. just so freaking good.

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Forever the wheel turns

As we approach the release of the series on Prime I wanted to revisit some dear old friends. If this is your first time, strap in and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime!

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