What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTowers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen)
Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson · Book · 2010
If you loved Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), start with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Peter Jackson, 2002) — a film on the same thread. Below: 3 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) across media.
If you loved Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), you crave epic narratives that balance grand-scale conflict with deeply personal sacrifice.
Films on the same thread
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Peter Jackson · Film · 2002
Shares 3 threads with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen): Good vs Evil, Sacrifice, Redemption.
Just as in Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), you will find the same sense of desperate hope in darkness as the fellowship faces an inevitable war.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Peter Jackson · Film · 2003
Shares 3 threads with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen): Good vs Evil, Sacrifice, Redemption.
The focus on the heavy burden of duty and ultimate sacrifice seen in Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) is mirrored perfectly in this final cinematic chapter.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Peter Jackson · Film · 2013
Shares 2 threads with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen): Good vs Evil, High Fantasy.
The journey toward a formidable enemy mirrors the high-stakes questing of Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), emphasizing the courage required when facing ancient and powerful threats.
Series on the same thread
The Sandman
Neil Gaiman · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen): Redemption.
Much like the characters navigating prophecy in Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), Morpheus undertakes a mythic journey where redemption and power are inextricably linked to existential stakes.
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen): High Fantasy.
The intricate dynastic conflicts here resonate with the political complexities of Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), focusing on how power struggles shape the fate of entire empires.
Game of Thrones
David Benioff · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen): High Fantasy.
The looming threat of an ancient evil mirrors the apocalyptic tension of Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), forcing disparate factions to contend with a world-ending war.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Investigation, Rural Crime.
If Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) hit, Midsomer Murders shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While lighter in tone, this adventure captures the camaraderie of a party on a quest, reflecting the essential group dynamics found within Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen).
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
If Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) hit, 1619 shares the thread.
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Common questions
Who wrote Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen)?
Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) was written by Brandon Sanderson. He was chosen by Harriet McDougal, the wife of original author Robert Jordan, to complete the final volumes of the series following Jordan's passing in 2007.
Is Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) part of a larger series?
Yes, Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen) is the penultimate volume in The Wheel of Time series. It is part of a three-book expansion that Brandon Sanderson wrote to conclude the saga originally started by Robert Jordan.
How did Brandon Sanderson become involved with Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen)?
Brandon Sanderson was selected to complete the series because of his success as the author of the Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive. He was personally chosen by Harriet McDougal to finish the work Robert Jordan left behind after his death in 2007.
Should I read other books by the author of Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen)?
If you enjoyed the writing style in Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen), you may want to explore other works by Brandon Sanderson. He is a New York Times bestselling author known for his Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive series.