Author: Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson | Narrator: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
Runtime: 41h 47m | Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Magic, Adventure, Action
The Last Battle arrives. The forces of the Light clash with the Dark One in an apocalyptic, forty-two-hour finale featuring the legendary nine-hour continuous battle chapter.
Over twenty years and four million words in the making, *A Memory of Light* brings Robert Jordan’s monumental saga to an earth-shattering, unforgettable conclusion. Tarmon Gai'don has finally arrived. Across four massive fronts in the Field of Merrilor, the Gap, and Shayol Ghul, millions of human warriors, Borderland lancers, Aiel spears, and Asha'man stand against inexhaustible hordes of Trollocs, dreadlords, and the remaining Forsaken. As Mat Cauthon takes command of the entire allied war effort and Perrin battles Slayer across the dimensions, Rand al'Thor steps into the Pit of Doom to confront the Dark One in a metaphysical duel that tests the very nature of human existence.
On audio, *A Memory of Light* stands as one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of spoken-word storytelling. Most famously, Chapter 37—titled simply 'The Last Battle'—runs for an astonishing nine continuous hours, delivering an unprecedented, non-stop auditory experience that will keep you glued to your headphones through sleepless nights. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading bring every ounce of their legendary artistry to bear, voicing hundreds of characters, honoring heartbreaking heroic sacrifices, and delivering an emotional catharsis that leaves listeners weeping tears of profound awe. Highlighted as the crowning peak of our Epic Fantasy collection, this production is the ultimate testament to the magic of long-form audio.
Spanning forty-one hours and forty-seven minutes, this final volume delivers unbeatable credit value. Jordan and Sanderson pull off an impossible narrative landing, providing deep emotional closure for every beloved companion who left the Two Rivers so many hundreds of hours ago. Spending a monthly credit on this monumental finale awards you with one of the most sublime and rewarding listening achievements in the history of fiction.
The Wheel of Time Reading Order:\ • New Spring (Prequel – 12h 37m)\ • The Eye of the World (Book 1 – 29h 57m)\ • The Great Hunt (Book 2 – 26h 34m)\ • The Dragon Reborn (Book 3 – 26h 04m)\ • The Shadow Rising (Book 4 – 40h 57m)\ • The Fires of Heaven (Book 5 – 36h 27m)\ • Lord of Chaos (Book 6 – 41h 32m)\ • A Crown of Swords (Book 7 – 30h 24m)\ • The Path of Daggers (Book 8 – 23h 25m)\ • Winter's Heart (Book 9 – 24h 12m)\ • Crossroads of Twilight (Book 10 – 26h 04m)\ • Knife of Dreams (Book 11 – 32h 19m)\ • The Gathering Storm (Book 12 – 33h 03m)\ • Towers of Midnight (Book 13 – 38h 23m)\ • A Memory of Light (Book 14 – 41h 47m)
Narrators Michael Kramer and Kate Reading deliver their absolute magnum opus in A Memory of Light. To sustain dramatic intensity, distinct character delineation, and breathtaking emotional resonance across a forty-two-hour apocalyptic war—including a legendary nine-hour continuous chapter—is an acoustic achievement that has never been surpassed. Kramer’s duel at Shayol Ghul and Reading’s depiction of Egwene’s final stand are etched into fantasy audiobook history. Mastered with immaculate clarity and soaring dynamic range, this performance is a timeless masterpiece.
*Note: Narrators may differ across regional releases and audiobook editions.