Lord of Chaos
Two Towers manoeuvre for the Dragon Reborn's allegiance, and the book closes on one of fantasy's most famous endings.
Where it fits in the The Wheel of Time
Widely held as the series' first great peak, as nations and powers reorder themselves around the Dragon Reborn.
to other The Wheel of Time books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: The Fires of Heaven
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Lord of Chaos (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the The Wheel of Time with Lord of Chaos?
Not ideally — read The Fires of Heaven first. Lord of Chaos is #6 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time order.
What should I read before Lord of Chaos?
Read The Fires of Heaven before Lord of Chaos.
Where does Lord of Chaos fit in the The Wheel of Time reading order?
Lord of Chaos is #6 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time reading order (#6 in publication order). The previous stop is The Fires of Heaven. Up next is A Crown of Swords.