Below is the complete list of Robert Jordan books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of The Wheel of Time Books
- The Eye of the World (1990)
The Eye of the World was published in 1990 and is listed as book #1 in the The Wheel of Time series. - The Great Hunt (1990)
Published in 1990, The Great Hunt is listed as book #2 in the The Wheel of Time series. - The Dragon Reborn (1991)
The Dragon Reborn is a 1991 release and appears as book #3 in the The Wheel of Time series. - The Shadow Rising (1992)
In the The Wheel of Time series, The Shadow Rising is book #4 and was published in 1992. - The Fires of Heaven (1993)
The Fires of Heaven was first published in 1993; within the The Wheel of Time series, it is listed as book #5. - Lord of Chaos (1994)
Lord of Chaos was published in 1994 and is listed as book #6 in the The Wheel of Time series. - A Crown of Swords (1996)
Published in 1996, A Crown of Swords is listed as book #7 in the The Wheel of Time series. - The Path of Daggers (1998)
The Path of Daggers is a 1998 release and appears as book #8 in the The Wheel of Time series. - Winter’s Heart (2000)
In the The Wheel of Time series, Winter's Heart is book #9 and was published in 2000. - Crossroads of Twilight (2003)
Crossroads of Twilight was first published in 2003; within the The Wheel of Time series, it is listed as book #10. - New Spring (2004)
New Spring was published in 2004 and is listed as book #11 in the The Wheel of Time series. - Knife of Dreams (2005)
Published in 2005, Knife of Dreams is listed as book #12 in the The Wheel of Time series. - The Gathering Storm (2009)
(With Brandon Sanderson)
The Gathering Storm is a 2009 release and appears as book #13 in the The Wheel of Time series. - Towers of Midnight (2010)
(With Brandon Sanderson)
In the The Wheel of Time series, Towers of Midnight is book #14 and was published in 2010. - A Memory of Light (2012)
(With Brandon Sanderson)
A Memory of Light was first published in 2012; within the The Wheel of Time series, it is listed as book #15.
Publication Order of The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels Books
- New Spring (2011)
New Spring was published in 2011 and is listed as book #1 in the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series. - The Eye of the World, Volume 1 (2011)
Published in 2011, The Eye of the World, Volume 1 is listed as book #2 in the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series. - The Eye of the World, Volume 2 (2012)
The Eye of the World, Volume 2 is a 2012 release and appears as book #3 in the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series. - The Eye of the World, Volume 3 (2013)
In the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series, The Eye of the World, Volume 3 is book #4 and was published in 2013. - The Eye of the World, Volume 4 (2013)
The Eye of the World, Volume 4 was first published in 2013; within the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series, it is listed as book #5. - The Eye of the World, Volume 5 (2014)
The Eye of the World, Volume 5 was published in 2014 and is listed as book #6 in the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series. - The Eye of the World, Volume 6 (2015)
Published in 2015, The Eye of the World, Volume 6 is listed as book #7 in the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series. - The Great Hunt, Volume One (2024)
The Great Hunt, Volume One is a 2024 release and appears as book #8 in the The Wheel of Time Graphic Novels series.
Wheel of Time Companion Books
with Teresa Patterson
- The World of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time (1997)
(With Teresa Patterson)
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Wheel of Time Companion Bookswith Teresa Patterson series. - The Wheel of Time Companion (2015)
Published in 2015, The Wheel of Time Companion is listed as book #2 in the Wheel of Time Companion Bookswith Teresa Patterson series.
Publication Order of Fallon Books
- The Fallon Blood (1980)
The Fallon Blood was published in 1980 and is listed as book #1 in the Fallon series. - The Fallon Pride (1981)
Published in 1981, The Fallon Pride is listed as book #2 in the Fallon series. - The Fallon Legacy (1982)
The Fallon Legacy is a 1982 release and appears as book #3 in the Fallon series.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books
- Cheyenne Raiders (1982)
Cheyenne Raiders was published in 1982 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - Warrior of the Altaii (2019)
Published in 2019, Warrior of the Altaii is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series.
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
- Alvah (2020)
Alvah was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Non-Fiction series.
Publication Order of Legends Books
- Legends (1998)
(By Stephen King, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg)
Legends was published in 1998 and is listed as book #1 in the Legends series. - Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King (1998)
(By Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Orson Scott Card, Terry Brooks, Robert Silverberg, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Haydon)
Published in 1998, Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King is listed as book #2 in the Legends series. - Legends 3 (1999)
(With Terry Pratchett, Tad Williams, Robert Silverberg, Ursula K. Le Guin)
Legends 3 is a 1999 release and appears as book #3 in the Legends series.
Publication Order of Adventures of Conan Books
- Conan the Invincible (1982)
Conan the Invincible was published in 1982 and is listed as book #1 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Defender (1982)
Published in 1982, Conan The Defender is listed as book #2 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Triumphant (1983)
Conan the Triumphant is a 1983 release and appears as book #3 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Unconquered (1983)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan the Unconquered is book #4 and was published in 1983. - Conan the Victorious (1984)
Conan the Victorious was first published in 1984; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #5. - Conan the Magnificent (1984)
Conan the Magnificent was published in 1984 and is listed as book #6 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Published in 1984, Conan the Destroyer is listed as book #7 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Valorous (1985)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Valorous is a 1985 release and appears as book #8 in the Adventures of Conan series. - The New Adventures of Conan (1985)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
In the Adventures of Conan series, The New Adventures of Conan is book #9 and was published in 1985. - Conan The Raider (1986)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Raider was first published in 1986; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #10. - Conan the Fearless (1986)
(By Steve Perry)
Conan the Fearless was published in 1986 and is listed as book #11 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Renegade (1986)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Published in 1986, Conan The Renegade is listed as book #12 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Champion (1987)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Champion is a 1987 release and appears as book #13 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Defiant (1987)
(By Steve Perry)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan the Defiant is book #14 and was published in 1987. - Conan, The Marauder (1988)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Conan, The Marauder was first published in 1988; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #15. - Conan the Warlord (1988)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan the Warlord was published in 1988 and is listed as book #16 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Valiant (1988)
(By Roland J. Green)
Published in 1988, Conan the Valiant is listed as book #17 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Great (1989)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan the Great is a 1989 release and appears as book #18 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Hero (1989)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan The Hero is book #19 and was published in 1989. - Conan the Bold (1989)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Bold was first published in 1989; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #20. - Conan the Indomitable (1989)
(By Steve Perry)
Conan the Indomitable was published in 1989 and is listed as book #21 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Free Lance (1990)
(By Steve Perry)
Published in 1990, Conan The Free Lance is listed as book #22 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Formidable (1990)
(By Steve Perry)
Conan the Formidable is a 1990 release and appears as book #23 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Guardian (1991)
(By Roland J. Green)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan the Guardian is book #24 and was published in 1991. - Conan the Outcast (1991)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan the Outcast was first published in 1991; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #25. - Conan the Rogue (1991)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Conan the Rogue was published in 1991 and is listed as book #26 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan the Relentless (1992)
(By Roland J. Green)
Published in 1992, Conan the Relentless is listed as book #27 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Savage (1992)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Savage is a 1992 release and appears as book #28 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan and the Treasure of Python (1993)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan and the Treasure of Python is book #29 and was published in 1993. - Conan of the Red Brotherhood (1993)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan of the Red Brotherhood was first published in 1993; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #30. - Conan and the Gods of the Mountain (1993)
(By Roland J. Green)
Conan and the Gods of the Mountain was published in 1993 and is listed as book #31 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan and the Manhunters (1994)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Published in 1994, Conan and the Manhunters is listed as book #32 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Hunter (1994)
(By Sean A. Moore)
Conan The Hunter is a 1994 release and appears as book #33 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan Scourge of Bloody Coast (1994)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan Scourge of Bloody Coast is book #34 and was published in 1994. - Conan at the Demon’s Gate (1994)
(By Roland J. Green)
Conan at the Demon's Gate was first published in 1994; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #35. - The Conan Chronicles (1995)
The Conan Chronicles was published in 1995 and is listed as book #36 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan and the Amazon (1995)
(By John Maddox Roberts)
Published in 1995, Conan and the Amazon is listed as book #37 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan The Gladiator (1995)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Conan The Gladiator is a 1995 release and appears as book #38 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan and the Mists of Doom (1995)
(By Roland J. Green)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan and the Mists of Doom is book #39 and was published in 1995. - Conan and the Emerald Lotus (1995)
(By John C. Hocking)
Conan and the Emerald Lotus was first published in 1995; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #40. - Conan and the Shaman’s Curse (1996)
(By Sean A. Moore)
Conan and the Shaman's Curse was published in 1996 and is listed as book #41 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan Lord of the Black River (1996)
(By Leonard Carpenter)
Published in 1996, Conan Lord of the Black River is listed as book #42 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan and the Death Lord of Thanza (1997)
(By Roland J. Green)
Conan and the Death Lord of Thanza is a 1997 release and appears as book #43 in the Adventures of Conan series. - Conan and the Grim Grey God (1997)
(By Sean A. Moore)
In the Adventures of Conan series, Conan and the Grim Grey God is book #44 and was published in 1997. - Conan of Venarium (2003)
(By Harry Turtledove)
Conan of Venarium was first published in 2003; within the Adventures of Conan series, it is listed as book #45.
About Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan was an American fantasy author whose work helped shape modern epic fantasy. He is best known for creating the monumental The Wheel of Time, one of the most influential fantasy sagas of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Through intricate world-building, expansive mythology, and a vast cast of characters, Jordan developed a series that has remained a cornerstone of the genre for decades.
Robert Jordan was born James Oliver Rigney Jr. in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. Before becoming a full-time writer, he lived a life far removed from the world of fantasy literature. During the Vietnam War, he served in the United States Army as a helicopter gunner. His military service left a lasting impression on him, and the experiences of leadership, survival, and moral complexity later influenced the way he portrayed conflict and responsibility in his fiction.
After returning from military service, Rigney attended The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina, where he studied physics. Although his academic background was scientific, he eventually turned his attention toward storytelling. Early in his writing career he worked under several pen names, producing historical fiction and adventure novels before fully entering the fantasy genre.
The name Robert Jordan became widely recognized after the publication of The Eye of the World in 1990, the first novel in The Wheel of Time series. The story introduced readers to a richly imagined world inspired by mythology, medieval history, and cultural traditions from around the globe. At its center was the idea that time is cyclical, with history repeating itself through ages of rebirth and renewal.
Reading Robert Jordan’s books in publication order allows readers to experience how the Wheel of Time saga expanded over time. What began as the journey of a small group of young characters gradually evolved into a sweeping narrative involving kingdoms, magical orders, and ancient prophecies. The series explores the struggle between the forces of the Light and the Dark One, but it also focuses heavily on the personal growth of the characters caught in the middle of that conflict.
Jordan’s writing is particularly known for its detailed world-building. The Wheel of Time universe includes complex political systems, distinctive cultures, and an elaborate magic system known as the One Power. This magic is divided into male and female halves, creating both cooperation and tension among those who wield it. The intricate structure of the world allows the story to explore themes of balance, power, and destiny.
Another defining feature of Jordan’s storytelling is the large ensemble cast. Dozens of major characters appear across the series, each with their own perspectives and motivations. This approach allows the narrative to unfold across multiple regions and cultures, giving readers a broader view of the world and the consequences of the central conflict.
Robert Jordan continued writing the series for many years, publishing eleven volumes during his lifetime. In 2007 he passed away after a long illness, leaving the final installments unfinished. Based on extensive notes and outlines he had prepared, fellow fantasy author Brandon Sanderson completed the final three books, bringing the saga to its planned conclusion.
The enduring popularity of The Wheel of Time eventually led to the television adaptation The Wheel of Time, which introduced the story to a new generation of viewers. The books themselves remain widely read and continue to influence fantasy authors around the world.
Through his dedication to expansive storytelling and immersive world-building, Robert Jordan created a literary universe that reshaped expectations for epic fantasy. His novels demonstrate how large-scale narratives can combine mythological themes with deeply human struggles, leaving a lasting legacy within the genre.