Crossroads of Twilight
The world catches its breath: the same days seen from every corner of the map, as armies and Aes Sedai position themselves for what comes next.
Where it fits in the The Wheel of Time
The slow middle arc: threads multiply across the map before Jordan begins pulling them taut.
to other The Wheel of Time books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: Winter's Heart
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Crossroads of Twilight (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the The Wheel of Time with Crossroads of Twilight?
Not ideally — read Winter's Heart first. Crossroads of Twilight is #10 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time order.
What should I read before Crossroads of Twilight?
Read Winter's Heart before Crossroads of Twilight.
Where does Crossroads of Twilight fit in the The Wheel of Time reading order?
Crossroads of Twilight is #10 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time reading order (#10 in publication order). The previous stop is Winter's Heart. Up next is Knife of Dreams.