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ISBN13: 9780441013401
ISBN10: 0441013406
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In Furies of Calderon, bestselling author Jim Butcher introduced readers to a world where the forces of nature take physical form. But now, it's human nature that threatens to throw the realm into chaos.

Review:

"Best known for his Harry Dresden fantasy noir novels (Dead Beat, etc.), bestseller Butcher shows he's equally adept at epic fantasy in the second Codex Alera book. Two years after the events of Furies of Calderon (2004), the First Lord of Alera, Gaius Sextus, struggles to control a realm facing growing border troubles and civil strife as High Lords scheme to advance their own causes. Fortunately, Gaius has loyal supporters such as his nephew Tavi, now a 17-year-old Academ, a student of Alera Imperial's great Academy, who also serves as Gaius's page and is secretly training to become a Cursor, one of the First Lord's elite spies. Then Gaius falls ill, leaving those closest to him, including Tavi, desperate to keep his weakness secret. With Cursors being murdered, an ancient menace known as the 'vord' heading for the capital and civil war on the horizon, Tavi has his work cut out for him. Butcher skillfully weaves in the necessary back story without slowing the pace. Solid world-building, intriguing characters and vivid action make this a solid addition to a marvelously entertaining series." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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"The characterizations are excellent, and the plotting is very well developed. The second book of the Codex Alera...includes plenty of action, and Butcher provides enough background so that it can be enjoyed without having read its predecessor." Booklist

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"High adventure." Locus

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"The author of the 'Dresden Files' series demonstrates his skill with epic fantasy in this sequel to Furies of Calderon. A fresh approach to magic and a cast of appealing characters make this an exciting read for most fantasy fans..." Library Journal

Synopsis:

For 1,000 years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the Furies — elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Metal. But now, the unity hangs in precarious balance. The fate of the Alerians lies in the hands of Tavi, a young man who must use all of his courage and resourcefulness to save his people — and himself.
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About the Author

A martial arts enthusiast whose resume includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago, Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He lives with his wife, his son and a ferocious guard dog.
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Jvstin, August 7, 2009 (view all comments by Jvstin)
Academ's Fury is the second novel in the Codex Alera sequence by Jim Butcher. Although he is far more well known for the Dresden Files novels, here in the second book of the Codex Alera series, he starts to really show he can do epic fantasy too.

The novel takes place some time after the events of the first novel. Tavi, as promised in the conclusion of the first novel, is now a student at the Academy in the capital city, and serves Gaius Sextus, the ruler of Alera, as a page.

The political threats that ring Gaius threaten to draw Tavi in, especially given his relocation to the heart of the Empire. And then there is a mysterious rising of strange creatures in the north that threaten his uncle Bernard and his lover, the cursor Amara, and the Marat as well. And then there are the savage Canim, who through their Embassy are clearly up to something...

As ably as he showed the pastoral Calderon Valley, in this novel, the partial change of venue (although there are plenty of scenes in this novel too) to the city shows good worldbuilding, and a whole host of new characters, intrigues and venues.

The old characters grow and develop, too. Tavi, Kitai, Amara, Bernard and even Gaius are not set in stone, but grow and change. Come for the world building, stay for the characters and their personal stories.

The appetite that was whetted by listening to the first novel has only been fueled by this one. Readers of the first novel will definitely want to read this one. And, probably like me, will want to read the third one in short order.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780441013401
Author:
Butcher, Jim
Publisher:
Ace Books
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Imaginary places
Subject:
Fantasy - Epic
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-Fantasy
Copyright:
2006
Edition Description:
MM Picture Book
Series:
Codex Alera
Series Volume:
02
Publication Date:
20061231
Binding:
MASS MARKET
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
720
Dimensions:
7.44x4.37x1.53 in. .92 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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Product details 720 pages Ace Books - English 9780441013401 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Best known for his Harry Dresden fantasy noir novels (Dead Beat, etc.), bestseller Butcher shows he's equally adept at epic fantasy in the second Codex Alera book. Two years after the events of Furies of Calderon (2004), the First Lord of Alera, Gaius Sextus, struggles to control a realm facing growing border troubles and civil strife as High Lords scheme to advance their own causes. Fortunately, Gaius has loyal supporters such as his nephew Tavi, now a 17-year-old Academ, a student of Alera Imperial's great Academy, who also serves as Gaius's page and is secretly training to become a Cursor, one of the First Lord's elite spies. Then Gaius falls ill, leaving those closest to him, including Tavi, desperate to keep his weakness secret. With Cursors being murdered, an ancient menace known as the 'vord' heading for the capital and civil war on the horizon, Tavi has his work cut out for him. Butcher skillfully weaves in the necessary back story without slowing the pace. Solid world-building, intriguing characters and vivid action make this a solid addition to a marvelously entertaining series." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Review" by , "The characterizations are excellent, and the plotting is very well developed. The second book of the Codex Alera...includes plenty of action, and Butcher provides enough background so that it can be enjoyed without having read its predecessor."
"Review" by , "High adventure."
"Review" by , "The author of the 'Dresden Files' series demonstrates his skill with epic fantasy in this sequel to Furies of Calderon. A fresh approach to magic and a cast of appealing characters make this an exciting read for most fantasy fans..."
"Synopsis" by , For 1,000 years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the Furies — elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Metal. But now, the unity hangs in precarious balance. The fate of the Alerians lies in the hands of Tavi, a young man who must use all of his courage and resourcefulness to save his people — and himself.
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