A Memory of Light

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A Memory of Light is the working title for the twelfth and final book of The Wheel of Time. The novel was incomplete at the time of Robert Jordan's death.

Scheduled for publication by Tor Books in early 2009,[1] it was intended to conclude the series, which began in 1990 with The Eye of the World. On September 16, 2007, Robert Jordan died from amyloidosis.[2] Before his death, Jordan stated "I'm getting out notes, so if the worst actually happens, someone could finish A Memory of Light and have it end the way I want it to end." The decision whether to posthumously complete the book has been left to his wife Harriet and Tor Books president Tom Doherty.[1] On September 27, 2007, the following was posted on Robert Jordan's official blog in regard to the future plans for the book:

[Robert Jordan] left some pretty detailed notes on what would happen. He, Harriet, and [others], all know the endings and secrets. There are both written notes and audio recordings of Jim saying what happened.[...] How or when we’ll see A Memory of Light in published form needs to be worked out. Jim’s death is too recent and the wounds it left too raw to his family to say when the last volume will be completed. Time will provide us with the book we want, and the conclusion the series deserves. We just have to be patient.[3]

On December 7, 2007, Tor Books announced that Brandon Sanderson has been chosen to finish writing the book.[4]

Robert Jordan repeatedly said that the main sequence would have concluded with this book. He stated at a 2005 book-signing event that it was not possible for him to write two more coherent books in The Wheel of Time series, and that the twelfth book would therefore conclude the series.[5] At ComicCon 2006, Jordan said he would "finish the story in one more book even if it takes 1500 pages hardcover."

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Forbes: My Author, My Life
  2. ↑ http://www.dragonmount.com/RobertJordan/?p=90
  3. ↑ http://www.dragonmount.com/RobertJordan/?p=92
  4. ↑ Tor and Forge Books Press Release
  5. ↑ http://www.dragonmount.com/News/?p=234&pid=234

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The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

Prequel: New Spring
Book 1: The Eye of the World
Book 2: The Great Hunt
Book 3: The Dragon Reborn
Book 4: The Shadow Rising
Book 5: The Fires of Heaven

Book 6: Lord of Chaos
Book 7: A Crown of Swords
Book 8: The Path of Daggers
Book 9: Winter's Heart
Book 10: Crossroads of Twilight
Book 11: Knife of Dreams
Book 12: A Memory of Light

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