Wheel of Time 9 - Winter's Heart

Wheel of Time 9 - Heart of Winter Book Description “The Wheel of Time turns, Ages come and go, leaving behind legendary memories. Legends fade into myths, and when the Age that gave birth to them comes again, even myths are forgotten.” The Wheel of Time epic, written by the giant of fantasy literature Robert Jordan, has captured the imagination of millions around the world. Its detailed world, its magic system thought out to the smallest detail, and its heart-warming characters are just a few reasons why the Wheel of Time is so loved by readers. The influences of the Wheel of Time can be seen in the works of today's greatest fantasy writers such as Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks. Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, was succumbing to the saidin tainted by the Dark One, the masculine half of the True Source. Asha'man followers also showed signs of the madness that had previously brought an end to the Age of Heroes. Darkness was falling on a war-torn land as Rand faltered. In Ebou Dar, Seanchan forces continued their brutal attacks. In Shayol Ghul, the Forsaken joined forces to destroy the Dragon. Rand's only chance was to try the impossible and remove the taint from Saidin. But to do so, he had to master a power from the Age of Heroes that no one had ever risked before; A power that could destroy Creation and put an end to Time itself. The dragon will once again soar on the winds of time. “Robert Jordan's influence on fantasy literature gaining a place in our culture is enormous.” Guy Gavriel Kay “Robert Jordan is such a great novelist that he profoundly influenced a generation, including me. “I can't thank him enough.” Peter V. Brett (From the Promotional Bulletin)