Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson
Biography
This creative union represents the unique collaboration that brought Robert Jordan's monumental "The Wheel of Time" series to its conclusion. Following Jordan's passing in 2007, his widow, Harriet McDougal, selected Brandon Sanderson to complete the final volumes based on Jordan's extensive notes, outlines, and dictations. Sanderson masterfully integrated his own narrative strengths—such as intricate plotting and satisfying resolutions—while faithfully preserving Jordan's rich world-building, character voices, and thematic depth. This collaboration resulted in three final novels ('The Gathering Storm', 'Towers of Midnight', and 'A Memory of Light') that honored Jordan's legacy and provided a fulfilling culmination to one of fantasy's most ambitious sagas.
Selected Thoughts
«The end of one chapter is merely the beginning of the next.»
«The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again.»
«The wind was not the beginning. There are no beginnings or endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was *a* beginning.»
Writing Style
The collaborative style blends Robert Jordan's intricate, expansive world-building, detailed character introspection, and sweeping historical scope with Brandon Sanderson's renowned pacing, clear magic system mechanics, and ability to deliver compelling, action-packed climaxes. The goal was to maintain Jordan's distinctive voice and vision while providing a more direct and conclusive narrative momentum toward the series' end.