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The Shadow Rising

Book 4 of the Wheel of Time (Now a major TV series)
Series: Wheel of Time
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The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan, in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy category, continues the epic saga of Rand al'Thor as he strengthens his powers and faces new challenges in a world filled with magic and danger. The story unfolds with multiple character arcs exploring themes of power, destiny, and the struggle against dark forces, while allies and enemies vie for influence in a land teetering on the brink of chaos. The book deepens the intricate world established in the series, with rich character development and complex political intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic fantasy worlds filled with intricate plots and dynamic character development. With a tapestry of magic and prophecy, it delves into themes of destiny and power struggles, providing a complex and immersive reading experience for fans of richly detailed fantasy series.

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The Shadow Rising

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Soon to be a major Amazon Prime TV series

The fourth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.

The Stone of Tear, invulnerable fortress of legend, has fallen. The Children of the Dragon have risen to the call of prophecy and march to the aid of the Light. Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, is held by Rand al'Thor, the man proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn.

But still the shadows lengthen and still the Forsaken grow in strength. If he is to fight them, Rand must master the male half of the True Source, a power corrupted by the Dark One, a power that drives men to madness, a power that may save or damn the world.

Epic in every sense Sunday Times

With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal New York Times

[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre George R. R. Martin

A fantasy phenomenon SFX

The Wheel of Time:

The Eye of the World

The Great Hunt

The Dragon Reborn

The Shadow Rising

The Fires of Heaven

Lord of Chaos

A Crown of Swords

The Path of Daggers

Winter's Heart

Crossroads of Twilight

Knife of Dreams

The Gathering Storm

Towers of Midnight

A Memory of Light

New Spring (prequel)

The Wheel of Time Companion

Series: Wheel of Time

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The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan is praised as epic by the Sunday Times and is described as a fantasy phenomenon by SFX. According to the New York Times, Jordan effectively continues the legacy of Tolkien, creating a dominating presence in the fantasy genre with the Wheel of Time series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356517032

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 685g

Pages: 1024

About the Author

Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston. He was a graduate of the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics, and served two tours in Vietnam. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, sailing, poker, chess, pool and pipe collecting. He died in September 2007.

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