The Widening War (Books 7–11) · #2

The Path of Daggers

The Bowl of the Winds is found, the weather turns, and victories begin to cost more than defeats.

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Where it fits in the The Wheel of Time

Recommended order
#8 of 15

after A Crown of Swords · before Winter's Heart

The Widening War (Books 7–11)
Book 2 of 5

The slow middle arc: threads multiply across the map before Jordan begins pulling them taut.

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Common questions

Can I start the The Wheel of Time with The Path of Daggers?

Not ideally — read A Crown of Swords first. The Path of Daggers is #8 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time order.

What should I read before The Path of Daggers?

Read A Crown of Swords before The Path of Daggers.

Where does The Path of Daggers fit in the The Wheel of Time reading order?

The Path of Daggers is #8 of 15 in our recommended The Wheel of Time reading order (#8 in publication order). The previous stop is A Crown of Swords. Up next is Winter's Heart.