The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! In The Great Hunt, the second novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor and his companions set out to retrieve a powerful magical artifact from The Dark One’s Shadowspawn. For centuries, gleemen have told the tales of The Great Hunt of the Horn. So many tales about each of the Hunters, and so many Hunters to tell of... Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. And it is stolen. In pursuit of the thieves, Rand al’Thor is determined to keep the Horn out of the grasp of The Dark One. But he has also learned that he is The Dragon Reborn—the Champion of Light destined to stand against the Shadow time and again. It is a duty and a destiny that requires Rand to uncover and master magical capabilities he never imagined he possessed. 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 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 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
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"This book much like its processor was a strange and wonderful tale, while the charicters can be a tad flat at times the depth of the story makes up for it. This story dosent allow you to see who is in the right and who is in the wrong, or even who's who, until the battle is not only over but forgotten in the new battles build up, if then. You simply cannot say that even Rand is good, prophesy may meen something completely different than what you would like to think."
— 7sabo_vicky (5 out of 5 stars)
Read by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, who breathe life into this epic tale.
— Patriot NewsThe Wheel of Time is a fantasy tale seldom equaled and still less often surpassed in English.
— Chicago Sun-TimesAdventure and mystery and dark things that move in the night—a combination of Robin Hood and Stephen King that is hard to resist. Furthermore, Jordan makes the reader put down the book regretting the wait for the next title in the series.
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel“Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal....The battle scenes have the breathless urgency of firsthand experience....The evil laced into the forces of good, the dangers latent in any promised salvation, the sense of unavoidable onslaught of unpredictable events bear the marks of American national experience during the last three decades.
— The New York Times" This is the 3rd time I've listened to the WoT series in it's entirety. Always a great read. "
— KH, 1/21/2022" Robert Jordan's sequel in his breakout Fantasy story series. Jordan is known for his exceptional character development, detailed, intermingling plots, and action-packed stories that build to epic conclusions that still leave you wanting more. Jordan brings the story to life with his flair for detailed story telling, believable dialogue, and fast paced story. Great story to read, even better with the dual voiced narration. "
— Paleoe, 10/21/2021" Adventurous fantasy - the adventure begins. . . "
— Peggy, 2/19/2014" Though this book had some lulls in the storyline, Jordan kept the same grandiose epic feel of the series going. I think Lord of the Rings will forever be the greatest fantasy epic ever written, but this series is now second place in my personal opinion. It is quickly earning a special place in my literary heart. "
— Brock, 2/7/2014" This was good, but I liked book one better "
— Jackie, 2/6/2014" This book was kind of lukewarm for me. Really just another step to getting to the end of the series. Basically, much of it was they loose the Horn of Valere (and Matt's knife) and spend the whole book trying to get it back after getting it back and loosing it again half way through the story. Once again things seem to just fall into place a little too perfectly for me, but maybe because that is just how the wheel weaves the pattern for everything to work out in the end for everyone:) "
— Brent, 1/15/2014" The plot thickens as Rand, Perrin, and Mat weave the lives and events around them into the pattern of time. The Great Hunt adds depth and complexity to everything in Robert Jordan's world and leaves you knowing that there are countless more enjoyable hours to spend with the series. "
— Bruce, 1/3/2014" Wish I could give it 6 stars! To say I found it to be a "creative fantasy" might seem redundant, but it literally applies here. Compared to other books of its genre it is creative, innovative, and intricate! this might have to go on my "favorites" shelf. "
— Wendy, 11/12/2013" Robert Jordan provides some truly epic scenes. "
— Debbie, 10/21/2013" Pretty good. I almost gave up on WoT when I saw how long the series was. Glad I changed my mind. "
— J, 10/14/2013" Fantasy good v. evil tale--the characters are more compelling than the story, but still worth reading. This is a series of over 10. For the time being, I'll continue to read the series. "
— Katherine, 8/31/2013" Wonderful book. Really cant wait for the rest of the reread. Enjoying the books even more after reading them once "
— Johnglen, 7/8/2013" Loved this boook. Just don't have a copy. Hope to win. "
— Heather, 2/10/2013" good. better than the first. endings are rather abrupt. "
— Chandra, 12/21/2012" Continuing to re-read this series and once again really enjoyed this book! "
— Jason, 4/11/2012" Keep going! It only gets better and sucks you in more! "
— Elizabeth, 4/5/2012" silly hunters of the horn, looking for what is not lost "
— Adedeji, 1/24/2012" I have great expectations from the WOT series. Reading this book led me to this opinion. "
— Guruprasad, 11/3/2011" The Wheel of Time keeps on turnin, turnin, turnin. I'm loving this re-read and how much I'd forgotten about how the story goes. Even when I recognize Fain and Domon, I am reading for the first time how they weave into the Pattern. "
— Charles, 10/26/2011" Now this book deserved a full 5 stars. With its twists and surprises, The Great Hunt was unpredictable, captivating, and brilliant all at the same time! It kept me up reading well into the unholy hours of the night. Robert Jordan, well done :-) "
— Jean-Jacq, 9/19/2011" It was exciting to see all the pieces Jordan had painstakingly placed on the board explode into action for this sequel! Very fun read that even further sets the stage for more excitement. "
— Joshua, 8/30/2011" The Wheel of Time saga continues, as Rand al-Thor and his band become embroiled in the hunt for a horn that can be used to raise the dead. Trapped between the dark forces that want him alive and a mystical power that could leave him dead, al-Thor continues his adventures. "
— M, 8/5/2011" This was a much better book overall than book 1, I thought. More complex, more action, somewhat less repetition. "
— Kathi, 6/26/2011" Well-written fantasy series. Reminiscent of Lord of the Rings (although not as intense yet). It is a long series, though. After finishing book 2, it may take me a while to get through the rest of the 14 (?) books in the series! "
— Gary, 4/28/2011" I am biased I know beacuse I really enjoy the early books in this series, I do think it loses its way a little later on but for know its a quick page turner. Onwards, onwards to the next one! "
— Claire, 4/26/2011" if you are reading it, you like it, otherwise you wouldn't be on the second book. "
— Adam, 4/24/2011" Loved it! Difficult to compete with. "
— Daniel, 4/22/2011" Way better than the first book in the series. "
— Heidi, 4/13/2011" I enjoyed the first few Wheel of Time books when I read them, but it was years ago. I started to find the series tedious around the fourth or fifth book, and never finished it. "
— K., 4/11/2011" It starts off a little slow, just like the first one. But when you get to the end, all the story lines get together which makes for an awesome ending. "
— Niels, 4/11/2011" Just getting started. There is great intrigue swirling around the Keep at Fal Dara! (Add dramatic music here.) "
— John, 4/9/2011" Same review as the first book. Excellent! I love Jordan's poetic writing. I wish I could write like him. It's so unique. "
— Melissa, 4/1/2011" I'm really enjoying these books, although I just found out there are 17! Not sure if I can make it that far to find out what happens, but this a masterful plot. I am hooked. Be careful though, I'm pretty sure if you want to find out what happens you have to read all 17. Just as good as #1. "
— Amber, 4/1/2011" Eye of the World was good, but The Great Hunt has taken the concepts introduced and further expanded the world. More mythology, more characters, more obscure fight scenes . . . Awesome read. "
— Kris, 3/31/2011" 2nd time around- great story. Keeps you reading and on edge. "
— Emma, 3/30/2011Brandon Sanderson is the author of such bestsellers as the Mistborn® trilogy, including New York Times bestsellers and the #1 New York Times bestseller Words of Radiance. In 2013, he won a Hugo Award for Best Novella for The Emperor’s Soul, set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time® sequence. He grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University.
Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.
Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.