The Gathering Storm

Sanderson’s Electrifying Entry into the Saga Tracking Rand’s Abyss and Egwene’s Stand for Tar Valon

Following Robert Jordan’s passing, acclaimed fantasy author Brandon Sanderson stepped in alongside Jordan's editor and widow Harriet McDougal to complete the master’s unfinished vision. The result, *The Gathering Storm*, is an astounding, emotionally shattering masterpiece of narrative momentum. The novel tracks two parallel, thematic journeys: Rand al'Thor’s agonizing descent into emotional numbness and cruel detachment as 'Darth Rand,' and Egwene al'Vere’s heroic, indomitable resistance inside the White Tower, where she unifies a fractured Sisterhood and leads a desperate aerial defense against Seanchan To'raken raiders.

Listening to *The Gathering Storm* on audio is an overwhelming, breathtaking experience. Michael Kramer gives the performance of a lifetime as Rand’s psychological torment escalates toward an apocalyptic crisis atop Dragonmount, where the fate of the entire Pattern hangs in the balance. Kate Reading delivers equal emotional brilliance, voicing Egwene’s fierce stand with the Vora’s sa'angreal with hair-raising intensity. Prominently featured in our Epic Fantasy collection, this production showcases how Sanderson’s crisp pacing and Jordan’s foundational depth combine to create an auditory masterpiece.

With a runtime of thirty-three hours and three minutes, this release provides phenomenal credit value for listeners nearing the saga's conclusion. Sanderson and Jordan deliver relentless action, deeply cathartic character revelations, and one of the most stunning epiphanies in fantasy literature. Investing a single monthly credit grants you thirty-three hours of flawless dual narration that revitalizes the saga and launches listeners headlong into the final battle.

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)