A Memory of Light is the final installment in Robert Jordan's epic narrative. The story opens with the Westlands troops assembling in preparation for battle. Rand al'Thor prepares for the final encounter, Tarmon Gai'don, but evil lurks. Time appears to stand still as the protagonists face staggering odds.
Tension builds as Rand challenges the Dark One to close the Bore permanently. As the Last Battle begins, the Light and Shadow forces engage in grisly combat. Each side joins together, forcing old rivals to work alongside each other for a common cause. Mat Cauthon emerges as a crucial element in the epic conflict. Like a seasoned general, he rallies his fiercest warriors, yet all is at risk. To combat them, Demandred, the Forsaken, musters a powerful army.
Tension rises as Mat leads the fight on various fronts, pitting his bets against fate. As the battle concludes, both sides incur mass losses with lead characters sacrificing their lives for the greater good. Many characters undergo exceptional acts of heroism and sacrifice. The characters' fates are linked to their choices, and their stories climax in these difficult moments.
