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The Shadow Rising

Book Four of The Wheel of Time

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The Shadow Rising

By: Robert Jordan
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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In The Shadow Rising, the fourth novel in Robert Jordan’s number one New York Times best-selling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor now wields the sword Callandor. He is both the Champion of Light and the Dragon Reborn. Now, he seeks answers to another prophecy that lies with the warrior people known as the Aiel to put him on the path of learning how to wield the One Power.

Accompanied by Moiraine Damodred, Rand arrives at the Aiel Waste and is granted permission by the Wise Ones to enter the sacred city of Rhuidean. After passing through a doorframe ter'angreal, Moiraine gains foresight while the Aiel await Rand's return, either with both arms marked by dragon symbols, validating his identity as He Who Comes With the Dawn, the Chief of Chiefs of all the Aiel - or to never emerge at all.

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 number one 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.

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"Jordan's multivolume epic continues to live up to its high ambitions. Complex plotting, an array of strong characters, lavish detail, and a panoramic scope make this series a feast for fantasy aficionados." (Library Journal)

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in my opinion things are starting to come together and ideas are forming that were previously only hinted at. I enjoyed the previous titles but I always felt as lost as the main characters. the characters are starting to become knowledgeable and powerful. they have finally taken off the country bumpkin hats and are becoming formidable. can't wait to see where this all leads.

great entry

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I’m hooked and can’t stop with the series. I keep on listening every chance I get

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live this series. it can be a bit long winded, but if you can get over that its awesome

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I really enjoyed the story and the narration was excellent in my opinion! I recommend this audiobook.

another great story!

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The ending kept me wanting more. I instantly moved to book 5. The twist at the end was unexpected.

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