The Fires of Heaven

Book Five of The Wheel of Time

By: Robert Jordan

Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Length: 36 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

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In The Fires of Heaven, the fifth novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, four of the most powerful Forsaken band together against the Champion of Light, Rand al’Thor.

Prophesized to defeat the Dark One, Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, has upset the balance of power across the land. Shaido Aiel are on the march, ravaging everything in their path. The White Tower's Amyrlin has been deposed, turning the Aes Sedai against one another. The forbidden city of Rhuidean is overrun by Shadowspawn.

Despite the chaos swirling around him, Rand continues to learn how to harness his abilities, determined to wield the One Power--and ignoring the counsel of Moiraine Damodred at great cost.

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 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.

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

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The Wheel of Time Companion

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Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

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Critic reviews

"Jordan deftly weaves details from previous books into this narrative." (Publishers Weekly)
"Fires of Heaven upholds the very high standards of this major fantasy epic, with battle scenes, comic interludes, and character development all reaching perhaps the highest point in a work that has lacked for none of these." (Booklist)
"Jordan's epic saga of a world threatened by evil incarnate builds steadily as separate strands of a complex plot begin to come together. Fans of this richly detailed and vividly imagined series will not be disappointed." (Library Journal)

the best of the best

You are reading the best epic fantasy series there is. period. It may take a while to get into it but you will. There are 2600 plus characters but don't get scared teenagers read this every day. You will know these peoples as "friends" and "enemies" and like your own family. Read by the dynamic duo of recitation kate reading and michael kramer... they pull it all together .. I switch genres just to listen to them... It [the series] is really one huge wonderful story broken into 14 too short books that nobody wants to see ended..I can not express how good these books are. I have started 16 different friends reading TWoT and they are all addicted. You think that maybe the books are enchanted some how???
If fantasy is your genre you have arrived....... paul t.

Thoroughly enjoyable

Having just completed book 5, the only criticism that I have is that there are times when the story tends to drag, which is not uncommon in such a long and complex series. Rand and Matt continue to mature though Matt's continue complaining gets tiresome. That said, how Rand transforms into a leader without losing his identity is very well done. The story continues to have its share of surprises and twists, including suspenseful endings obviously designed to set up the next book. There are several surprises in this book that are clearly designed to set up for certain events in the future. So far, a very satisfying experience. I am especially pleased that the entire series is available on audible, and that the same readers were used throughout. Very enjoyable indeed.

Exceptional

I really enjoy the wheel of time and this book is up there among the best of them. Yes it does slow to a crawl at times, but the payoffs are always worth the while.

Gets the story goding.

Had too much of a break listening to this Book. but very actionpacked Book. really liked it.

Amazing

The readers was so amazing and the book absolutly fantastic. The wheel of time is amazi g thank you Robert jordon for it

Best so far!

The last book left me wanting just a little bit more but this book did not make me feel anything of the sort. This might have even been my favorite thus far. So many great moments for all the characters.

Another cog in the wheel.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book as well as the performance. It seem as though the quality of some of the audio performances changed towards the end of the book. Particularly the male reading.

The Wheel is Picking Up Steam

This was an excellent entry in the series and all of the plot threads are weaving together. My only real complaint about this book is that Perrin was missing and that some of Rand's scenes where he's fighting are hard to follow. I know it's supposed to be mysterious due to Rand's own lack of understanding of his power, but that doesn't necessarily make it a fun listen. Series is really picking up.

Excellent!

One of the best of the series! So many key plot points pivot in this book that it almost feels like the beginning.

There are a couple of sentences that I couldn't hear in a noisy environment, but otherwise the narration was excellent as usual.

Amazing

some are complaining about the slow parts but its totally worth the read! take the time to enjoy this masterful series.