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Crossroads of Twilight
(abbreviated as CoT by fans) is the tenth book of the Wheel of
Time fantasy series written by American author Robert Jordan.
It was published by Tor Books and released on January 7, 2003.
Upon its release, it immediately rose to the #1 position on the
New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller list, making it the
third Wheel of Time book to reach the #1 position on that list.
It remained on the list for the next three months.However widespread
fan opinion was that this was one of the worst books in the series,
due to the fact that it quickly became mired in the actions of
minor characters and hardly moved the overall plot forward at
all, as it occupied the same time period as the previous book.
The prologue of Crossroads of Twilight, entitled "Glimmers",
was first sold by the Scribner imprint of Simon & Schuster as
an ebook on July 17, 2002, six months in advance of the physical release
of the book.
Plot summary
Crossroads of Twilight consists of a prologue, 30 chapters, and an
epilogue. Lord of Chaos and New Spring are the only other Wheel of
Time books to have an epilogue. Many of the events of Crossroads of
Twilight take place simultaneously with the events of the previous
book, Winter's Heart.
Perrin Aybara continues trying to rescue his wife Faile
Bashere, kidnapped by the Shaido Aiel, even resorting to torturing
prisoners for information. In addition, Perrin is approached with
the suggestion of alliance with the Seanchan, at least on a temporary
basis, to defeat the Shaido.
Mat Cauthon continues trying to escape Seanchan-controlled
territory while courting Tuon, the Daughter of the Nine Moons, the
woman prophesied to be his wife whom he has kidnapped. Mat discovers
that Tuon, as a potential sul'dam, can be taught to channel the One
Power.
Elayne Trakand continues trying to solidify her hold
on the Lion Throne of Andor.
Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, rests after the ordeal
of cleansing the One Power. He sends Davram Bashere, Logain Ablar,
and Loial to negotiate a truce with the Seanchan. They return at the
end of the book to tell him that the Seanchan have accepted the truce,
but demand the presence of the Dragon Reborn.
Egwene leads the rebel Aes Sedai in maintaining the
siege of Tar Valon. At the end of the book, she is kidnapped by agents
of the White Tower.
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