Title: New Spring The Novel (Wheel of Time)
Author: Robert Jordan
Publisher: TOR Fantasy (June 13th, 2005)
Hardcover: 400 pages
ISBN: 0765345455

I purchased “New Spring” because it provided a background to one of my favorite characters of the series, Lan Mandragoran, the uncrowned King of the Malkier. It also provided alot of background information on Moiraine Damodred and Siuane Sanche who in this book are still working to achieve their status as Aes Sedai. The book begins with the end of the Aiel War, and the fortelling of the Dragon Reborn. It ends with Lan and Moraine developing their relationship as Aes Sedai and Warder.

Robert Jordan has won back my interest in the series. As a die hard fan of WOT, I was one of the many who were upset that the story was not completed sooner. I basically put down book 9 in the middle of a chapter and never looked back. However, the real Robert Jordan has reappeared. New Spring has provided me with many details that have always eluded me in his previous works, and it had flashes of brillance from his previous releases. I will definately purchase the next installment of the trilogy of prequels he has in store for us.

For those of you who have not read this series yet, I really suggest that you start with the Eye of the World. The first book of the Wheel of Time series. His first couple books are his best by far and really sets this series apart from other fantasy series.