A Memory of Light

The Last Battle is contained within a single chapter that runs approximately 200 pages — making it arguably the longest chapter in the history of published fantasy fiction.

Yes. Jordan had written the ending of the series years before his death and it appears largely as he wrote it. Some other scenes also derive from his notes and completed drafts. Sanderson has been transparent about which portions came from Jordan.

A Memory of Light was published January 8, 2013, completing the series that began with The Eye of the World in 1990 — a span of 23 years.

Reception is broadly positive as series conclusions go. Most long-time Wheel of Time readers consider it an emotionally satisfying end to the saga, with the Last Battle praised for its scale and the emotional resonance of its character payoffs.

Fourteen main volumes, including the prequel New Spring — fifteen if counting it. Sanderson wrote books 12, 13, and 14; Robert Jordan wrote all previous books.