Robert Jordan

James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was an American author known for his epic fantasy series *The Wheel of Time*. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jordan developed a passion for storytelling and served two tours in Vietnam before pursuing a writing career in 1977. Jordan is best known for *The Wheel of Time*, a sprawling fantasy saga that combines intricate world-building, complex characters, and a richly detailed magic system. The series spans fourteen books and a prequel novel, with the first volume, [*The Eye of the World*], published in 1990. The narrative explores themes of prophecy, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil, set in a meticulously crafted world with its own history, cultures, and languages. After Jordan's passing in 2007, fellow fantasy author [Brandon Sanderson] was chosen to complete the series using Jordan's extensive notes and outlines. The final three books were published between 2009 and 2013, bringing the epic saga to a conclusion. Jordan was one of several writers who contributed to the *Conan the Barbarian* series, with his works considered among the best by fans. He wrote seven Conan novels, and compiled a well-known Conan Chronology. In addition to his fantasy writing, Jordan used various pseudonyms for different genres: Reagan O'Neal for historical novels set during the American Revolution, Jackson O'Reilly for a western novel, and Chang Lung for his dance and theater criticism. Jordan's ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades. His work on *The Wheel of Time* series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a television series by Amazon Prime Video in 2021. His favorite authors included: [Robert A. Heinlein], [John D. MacDonald], [Louis L'Amour], [Jane Austen], [Charles Dickens], [Mark Twain], and [Montaigne]. Fantasy authors he enjoyed included: [Tad Williams], [Robert Holdstock], [Raymond E. Feist], [Janny Wurts], [Barry Hughart], and [C. S. Friedman]. (Sources:,,) ---------- *The Wheel of Time* Series in Order: 1. [*The Eye of the World*] (1990) 2. [*The Great Hunt*] (1990) 3. [*The Dragon Reborn*] (1991) 4. [*The Shadow Rising*] (1992) 5. [*The Fires of Heaven*] (1993) 6. [*Lord of Chaos*] (1994) 7. [*A Crown of Swords*] (1996) 8. [*The Path of Daggers*] (1998) 9. [*Winter's Heart*] (2000) 10. [*Crossroads of Twilight*] (2003) 0. [*New Spring*] (2004) - Prequel 11. [*Knife of Dreams*] (2005) 12. [*The Gathering Storm*] (2009) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 13. [*Towers of Midnight*] (2010) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 14. [*A Memory of Light*] (2013) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1394865A : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924094W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL6060885W : : : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL28641A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL6708339A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL19482A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL21594A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24638A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL18319A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL112816A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL292141A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL389360A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL40784A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24470A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL886773A : https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL45046A : : : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946682W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924135W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924143W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924199W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924172W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924208W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924161W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946687W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924207W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924099W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924194W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946681W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15414340W : https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16799133W : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time : https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan/c/PZUPyFyZcsk/m/dgCePo9BOvoJ