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The Wheel of Time #prologue for 10
Glimmers: Prologue to Crossroads of Twilight
GLIMMERS bonus material includes an interview with Robert Jordan, a digital signature and message, and links to additional resources.
With the complete hardcover not coming out until mid November, New York Times #1 bestselling author Robert Jordan offers his millions of readers a captivating preview of the tenth book in his epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time™. This unique eBook includes the prologue to CROSSROADS OF TWILIGHT plus an exclusive message to the reader, a digital signature, and a fascinating interview based on questions submitted by those who know his work best--his fans.
In this electronic-only publication, GLIMMERS: The Prologue to Crossroads of Twilight, the incomparable imagination of Robert Jordan once again unveils a gripping adventure filled with suspense and surprises. Propelled onto International bestseller lists by compelling characters and a delightfully crafted world packed with action and intrigue, The Wheel of Time is a series no fantasy reader can resist and GLIMMERS delivers a tale that Jordan fans will not want to miss.
With the complete hardcover not coming out until mid November, New York Times #1 bestselling author Robert Jordan offers his millions of readers a captivating preview of the tenth book in his epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time™. This unique eBook includes the prologue to CROSSROADS OF TWILIGHT plus an exclusive message to the reader, a digital signature, and a fascinating interview based on questions submitted by those who know his work best--his fans.
In this electronic-only publication, GLIMMERS: The Prologue to Crossroads of Twilight, the incomparable imagination of Robert Jordan once again unveils a gripping adventure filled with suspense and surprises. Propelled onto International bestseller lists by compelling characters and a delightfully crafted world packed with action and intrigue, The Wheel of Time is a series no fantasy reader can resist and GLIMMERS delivers a tale that Jordan fans will not want to miss.
107 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2002
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About the author
Robert Jordan
670 books17.2k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under which he was best known as the author of the bestselling The Wheel of Time fantasy series. He also wrote under the names Reagan O'Neal and Jackson O'Reilly.
Jordan was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He served two tours in Vietnam (from 1968 to 1970) with the United States Army as a helicopter gunner. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. After returning from Vietnam he attended The Citadel where he received an undergraduate degree in physics. After graduating he was employed by the United States Navy as a nuclear engineer. He began writing in 1977. He was a history buff and enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.
He described himself as a "High Church" Episcopalian and received communion more than once a week. He lived with his wife Harriet McDougal, who works as a book editor (currently with Tor Books; she was also Jordan's editor) in a house built in 1797.
Responding to queries on the similarity of some of the concepts in his Wheel of Time books with Freemasonry concepts, Jordan admitted that he was a Freemason. However, "like his father and grandfather," he preferred not to advertise, possibly because of the negative propaganda against Freemasonry. In his own words, "no man in this country should feel in danger because of his beliefs."
On March 23, 2006, Jordan disclosed in a statement that he had been diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis, and that with treatment, his median life expectancy was four years, though he said he intended to beat the statistics. He later posted on his Dragonmount blog to encourage his fans not to worry about him and that he intended to have a long and fully creative life.
He began chemotherapy treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in early April 2006. Jordan was enrolled in a study using the drug Revlimid just approved for multiple myeloma but not yet tested on primary amyloidosis.
Jordan died at approximately 2:45 p.m. EDT on September 16, 2007, and a funeral service was held for him on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Jordan was cremated and his ashes buried in the churchyard of St. James Church in Goose Creek, outside Charleston.
Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under which he was best known as the author of the bestselling The Wheel of Time fantasy series. He also wrote under the names Reagan O'Neal and Jackson O'Reilly.
Jordan was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He served two tours in Vietnam (from 1968 to 1970) with the United States Army as a helicopter gunner. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. After returning from Vietnam he attended The Citadel where he received an undergraduate degree in physics. After graduating he was employed by the United States Navy as a nuclear engineer. He began writing in 1977. He was a history buff and enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.
He described himself as a "High Church" Episcopalian and received communion more than once a week. He lived with his wife Harriet McDougal, who works as a book editor (currently with Tor Books; she was also Jordan's editor) in a house built in 1797.
Responding to queries on the similarity of some of the concepts in his Wheel of Time books with Freemasonry concepts, Jordan admitted that he was a Freemason. However, "like his father and grandfather," he preferred not to advertise, possibly because of the negative propaganda against Freemasonry. In his own words, "no man in this country should feel in danger because of his beliefs."
On March 23, 2006, Jordan disclosed in a statement that he had been diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis, and that with treatment, his median life expectancy was four years, though he said he intended to beat the statistics. He later posted on his Dragonmount blog to encourage his fans not to worry about him and that he intended to have a long and fully creative life.
He began chemotherapy treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in early April 2006. Jordan was enrolled in a study using the drug Revlimid just approved for multiple myeloma but not yet tested on primary amyloidosis.
Jordan died at approximately 2:45 p.m. EDT on September 16, 2007, and a funeral service was held for him on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Jordan was cremated and his ashes buried in the churchyard of St. James Church in Goose Creek, outside Charleston.
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December 5, 2015
This is the teaser prologue to Crossroads of Twilight (the tenth book in the series) and as with Snow (the previous prologue) it doesn't offer anything to new to those that have read the full novel and it will leave those who haven't on a cliff hanger. But it is a good quick little read and a good refresher if you've found yourself needing a break from the fuller novels.
January 15, 2014
Was expecting something of the aftermath of saidin....and like Winter's Heart this prologue was way too long. Could have been several smaller chapters
February 9, 2019
When I was reading this book series everything was full of ups and down. When I started to read the book, it lead me to other and then to other. For the whole series I'll rate the complete book series as 4 stars. There are many thoughts about the whole series. It really is a good book fantasy fiction series.
The characters are definitely good and really well developed in the series and the plot is good. I found the book interesting and would definitely recommend this book to all fantasy lovers.
The characters are definitely good and really well developed in the series and the plot is good. I found the book interesting and would definitely recommend this book to all fantasy lovers.
December 19, 2015
I like it only coz I am a fan. And because the story starts to move in it! After a couple of previous books I got so hopeful with it.
August 30, 2021
Not as interesting as the prologue for the previous book, and did not focus on more important characters, but at least Loial finally came back into the story!
July 18, 2022
This was one of my least favorites because it doesn’t have a clear climax. Most of the previous books had something all the chapters were leading up to - cleansing saidin, fixing the weather, battle at Falme. I wanted a peak and corresponding resolution. But of course I’m still riveted by the interwoven stories and the world of the books.
October 16, 2023
I fell in love with this magical world Robert created many, many years ago. I have just finished rereading the entire series again. I am currently watching the TV series, whilst it is good it is not as good as the books.
If you haven't read this series you are truly missing out.
I have every book sitting on my bookshelf.
If you haven't read this series you are truly missing out.
I have every book sitting on my bookshelf.
July 25, 2025
Once again the prologue serves as a recap in a way and also lets the reader know what is going on in different locations, also it lets us know what is happening with certain characters that have been in the background for some time now.
January 15, 2025
I liked this one.
January 11, 2026
sigh. it’s looking like crossroads of twilight is going to be another 2000 pov book 🚬
April 21, 2015
Meee.....
May 14, 2016
I probably should have waited to read this until I was closer to being ready to start the book. Not knowing what's going on up to here really causes issues with reading this short story.
September 6, 2016
Freaking long!
June 15, 2025
A large amount of machinations in the prologue to cross roads of twilight. My goodness, the great game in itself is just too complex.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2026
Phenomenal writing that deserves appreciation - series is amazing
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