The Fires of Heaven
War comes to the heart of the land as the Dragon Reborn moves out of the Waste, and one of the story's oldest threads burns bright.
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 Shadow Rising
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark The Fires of Heaven (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the The Wheel of Time with The Fires of Heaven?
Not ideally — read The Shadow Rising first. The Fires of Heaven is #5 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time order.
What should I read before The Fires of Heaven?
Read The Shadow Rising before The Fires of Heaven.
Where does The Fires of Heaven fit in the The Wheel of Time reading order?
The Fires of Heaven is #5 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time reading order (#5 in publication order). The previous stop is The Shadow Rising. Up next is Lord of Chaos.