Happy Birthday, Robert Jordan: A look at his popular novels
Epic fantasy writer James Oliver Rigney, Jr., is better known by his literary pseudonym, Robert Jordan. He completed two deployments in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and graduated from The Citadel with a degree in physics. Jordan is best known for the 14-book series Wheel of Time, which has been adapted into a television series. On his birth anniversary, let's explore his finest works.
Fallon trilogy
This novel series follows the lives of the Fallon men as they experience adventure, forbidden love, and American history. The story follows Michael Fallon, an indentured servant who joins the American Revolution as a privateer, Robert Fallon, a captain who travels but returns to fight in the War of 1812, and James Fallon, a man of vision who sets out for the American Revolution.
Warrior of the Altaii
This novel revolves around the character of Wulfgar, a seasoned warrior and leader of the Altaii people. As the story begins, Wulfgar and his tribe are facing an imminent threat from the Shadow, a dangerous force that seeks to conquer and subdue the Altaii. The Shadow's magic poses a significant challenge, and Wulfgar must confront it to protect his people.
New Spring: The Graphic Novel
Jordan worked in close collaboration with comic writer Chuck Dixon and illustrator Mike Miller on the graphic novel adaptation of New Spring, a prequel to the Wheel of Time series. Published between 2005 and 2010, the eight full-color issues narrate the quest for the baby Dragon Reborn, the adventures of young Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred and Lan Mandragoran (unclaimed king of a long-lost realm).
Wheel of Time
Wheel of Time is the most renowned work of Jordan. Spanning 14 novels, the story arc follows the journey of a group of young individuals who discover that their actions have a profound impact on the pattern of destiny. Their journey intertwines with a prophecy that the Dragon Reborn will come to save the world or destroy it. Check out more such book recommendations.
