Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan
reviewed by William Thompson
Those who have been patient, addicted, or simply too far invested to give up will be pleased to hear that most of the ancillary storylines that have bogged down the last few outings -- Perrin's protracted chase after Faile; Elayne's unsteady struggle to gain the Lion Crown; Mat's languid flight from Ebou Dar and his tangled courtship of Tuon -- have for the most part been resolved. Several villains that have become prominent during this period finally meet their deserved bad end. The anticipated return of a long-absent character is all but announced.

New Spring by Robert Jordan
reviewed by William Thompson
The story revolves around the early careers of two of the more popular and important characters, Moiraine Damodred and Lan Mandragoran, and the events leading up to their fateful meeting. The initial chapter suggests the reader may actually experience the birth of The Dragon Reborn, but instead the story soon shifts to the halls of Tar Valon, leaving the circumstances of Rand al-Thor's birth the stuff of legend and prophecy.

A Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan
reviewed by James Seidman
The author succeeds in carrying forward his stunning world building in this detailed story of a struggle between good and evil. The story continues with its myriad threads and subplots, carrying the reader inexorably toward an unpredictable conclusion.

A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan
reviewed by Jim Seidman
In the seventh book of Robert Jordan's fantasy epic saga The Wheel of Time, Jordan proves again that he is one of the very few authors who can maintain the quality of a fantasy series this long. A Crown of Swords demonstrates the meticulous forethought and planning that make this series read like a gigantic single book.