The Great Hunt

The Relentless Chase for the Horn of Valere and the Portal Stone Realities in Audio

Accelerating the narrative tempo from leisurely questing to a frantic, breathless cross-country pursuit, *The Great Hunt* proves that Robert Jordan’s universe is vastly more complex and daring than a simple homage to classical tropes. When the legendary Horn of Valere and the corrupting ruby-hilted dagger of Shadar Logoth are stolen from the fortress of Fal Dara, Rand al'Thor joins the Shienaran borderlanders on a perilous overland chase across the realm. Guided by the sniffer Hurin and pursued by darkfriend assassins, Rand struggles to control the malevolent taint of Saidin, the male half of the True Source. Meanwhile, in the distant south, an ominous maritime fleet belonging to the long-lost Seanchan Empire invades the coastal territories, enslaving women who can channel with horrific, mind-controlling leashes known as the a'dam.

On audio, the escalating psychological tension, the thrilling military clashes of the Shienaran cavalry, and surreal parallel realities of Jordan’s second volume create an electrifying headphone experience. The legendary 'flicker, flicker' sequence—in which Rand lives out hundreds of alternative lifetimes and doomed destinies across infinite branching realities—becomes a harrowing auditory tour de force under Michael Kramer’s breathless vocal delivery. Positioned as the vital transition between The Eye of the World and The Dragon Reborn in our Epic Fantasy library, this twenty-six-hour performance turns supernatural tracking and political intrigue into a riveting auditory spectacle.

Providing over twenty-six hours of propulsive narrative velocity for a single credit, this unabridged audio production offers exceptional value for fantasy enthusiasts. Jordan deepens the moral ambiguity of his world, illustrating the terrifying psychological burden of prophecy and the chilling brutality of imperial expansion before delivering a thunderous, sky-shattering duel above the city of Falme. Exchanging a monthly credit for this high-octane installment guarantees weeks of compulsive listening that will leave you completely hooked on the unfolding destiny of the Dragon Reborn.

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)