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The leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the saviour who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him - is on the run from his destiny.

Book nine of the "Wheel of Time" series. Rand is on the run with Min, but his destination is a mystery to Cadsuane.

The Chosen are free and already planning for the Great Day of Return, when the Dark One will walk the Earth again.

As the very fabric of reality wears thin all portents indicate that Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, is imminent - and Rand al'Thor must ready himself to confront the Dark One.