Crossroads of Twilight (2003) is the tenth installment in Robert Jordan’s epic Wheel of Time series, a cornerstone of modern high fantasy. This novel continues the sprawling narrative of Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, and the vast ensemble of characters embroiled in the world’s tumultuous march toward Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle.
Set against the aftermath of the seismic events in Winter’s Heart (particularly the cleansing of saidin), Crossroads of Twilight shifts focus to the political and personal repercussions across the fractured nations of Randland. The book intertwines multiple perspectives—from Egwene’s siege of the White Tower to Perrin’s relentless pursuit of the kidnapped Faile and Mat’s escape from Ebou Dar with the Daughter of the Nine Moons. Jordan’s signature world-building and intricate plotting are on full display, though the novel’s deliberate pacing and lack of major climactic action have divided fans, often labeling it as a “transitional” volume setting the stage for the saga’s final arcs.
For Fans of Crossroads of Twilight, Explore:
- Knife of Dreams (Book 11) – Jordan’s return to momentum, hailed as a series rebound.
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson – For epic scale and multi-POV depth (Sanderson later completed Wheel of Time).
- The Shadow Rising (Book 4) – A fan-favorite Wheel of Time entry with pivotal lore and action.
A must-read for completionists, though its slower burn rewards patience.
