The Gathering Storm
The first of the Sanderson-completed volumes drives two storylines to shattering points: one on a hilltop, one in the White Tower.
Where it fits in the The Wheel of Time
The finale, completed by Brandon Sanderson from Robert Jordan's notes and drafts.
to other The Wheel of Time books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: Knife of Dreams
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark The Gathering Storm (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the The Wheel of Time with The Gathering Storm?
Not ideally — read Knife of Dreams first. The Gathering Storm is #13 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time order.
What should I read before The Gathering Storm?
Read Knife of Dreams before The Gathering Storm.
Where does The Gathering Storm fit in the The Wheel of Time reading order?
The Gathering Storm is #13 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time reading order (#13 in publication order). The previous stop is New Spring. Up next is Towers of Midnight.