Robert Jordan books in order
American fantasy writer
- Lived
- 1948–2007
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 31
- Series
- 1
Robert Jordan published 30 novels and 1 other book, beginning with The Eye of the World (1990). The series is The Wheel of Time (15 books, starting with The Eye of the World). 11 feature Conan.
Updated September 2026
The Wheel of Time books in order (15)
Reading 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) · … all 15 below
- 1.
The Eye of the World (Jan 1990)
- 2.
The Great Hunt (Nov 1990)
- 3.
The Dragon Reborn (Oct 1991)
- 4.
The Shadow Rising (Sep 1992)
- 5.
The Fires of Heaven (Oct 1993)
- 6.
Lord of Chaos (Oct 1994)
- 7.
A Crown of Swords (Jun 1996)
- 8.
The Path of Daggers (Oct 1998)
- 9.
Winter's Heart (Nov 2000)
- 10.
Crossroads of Twilight (Jan 2003)
- 11.
New Spring (Jan 2004)
- 12.
Knife of Dreams (Oct 2005)
- 13.
The Gathering Storm (Oct 2009), with Brandon Sanderson
- 14.
Towers of Midnight (Nov 2010), with Brandon Sanderson
- 15.
A Memory of Light (Jan 2013), with Brandon Sanderson
Books featuring Conan (11)
Conan the Invincible (Jun 1982)
Conan the Defender (Dec 1982)
Conan the Unconquered (Apr 1983)
Conan the Triumphant (Oct 1983)
Conan the Magnificent (May 1984)
Conan the Destroyer (Jul 1984)
Conan the Victorious (Nov 1984)
The Conan Chronicles (1995)
The Conan Chronicles II (1997)
The Conan Chronicles I (1999)
The Further Chronicles of Conan (1999)
Where to start with Robert Jordan
Start here
The Eye of the World
Robert Jordan's most-read book and the first of the 15 The Wheel of Time books.
Highest rated
The Gathering Storm
Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 60 readers.
Standalone novels in order
The Fallon Blood (1995)
The Fallon Pride (1996)
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time (1997)
Cheyenne Raiders (2000)
Other books in order
The Wheel of Time: Eye of the World, the Great Hunt, Dragon Reborn, Shadow Rising, Fires of Heaven, Lord of Chaos, Crown of Swords, and Path of Daggers (2000)
About Robert Jordan
James Oliver Rigney Jr., known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was an American author of epic fantasy. His The Wheel of Time series, which comprises 14 books and a prequel novel is among the highest-selling book series of all time, with 90 million copies sold.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Jordan FAQ
- How many books has Robert Jordan written?
- Robert Jordan published 30 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Jordan's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The Wheel of Time with The Eye of the World. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Robert Jordan's last book?
- The Gathering Storm (2009).
- What is Robert Jordan's most famous book?
- The Eye of the World (1990) is Robert Jordan's most widely read book.
- Are Robert Jordan's books connected?
- 15 books belong to 1 series (The Wheel of Time); the other 16 books stand alone.
Authors like Robert Jordan
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.