He's supposed to be a savior and salvation... or destroy the world completely!
"So it was written that none but he should bear the sword held in the Stone, and he drew it as fire in his hand, and his fame scorched the world."
Rand al'Thor comes to terms with the fact that he is the Dragon Reborn - the long-predicted leader who is supposed to save the world and destroy it at the same time. But he still can't control a single force, and because he doesn't want to endanger his friends, he decides to face the Dark One alone. But his companions want to help him, so they follow the strange trail he leaves behind him on his escape. They are not alone, however, as he has dark companions and other servants of the evil lord in his wake. Meanwhile, back at the White Tower, Mat has finally broken free from the influence of the cursed dagger of Shadar Logot, and when Nyneiva, Egwain and Elain go in pursuit of the Black Ajah after their acceptance among the Aes Sedai, they send him with a message to Queen Morgase.
The Wheel of Time, however, has its own plans for the trio of young men from the Two-Share who have become ta'veren, and this time the Tear Stone Fortress plays a pivotal role in them. For it is there that Callandor is hidden, the mythical sword that no one can touch - except the reborn Dragon. But even with him, it won't be easy to defeat the Dark One...
The third volume of the award-winning Wheel of Time saga, which has made Robert Jordan one of the world's great fantasy writers.