Synopses & Reviews
In Furies of Calderon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher introduced readers to a world where the forces of nature take physical form. But now, it is human nature that threatens to throw the realm into chaos
For centuries, the people of Alera have harnessed the furieselementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metalto protect their land from aggressors. But no fury can save them from the dangers they face within. A mysterious attack from across the sea has weakened the First Lord. Should he fall, a bloody civil war is inevitable. The responsibility of fending off assassination attempts and treachery within the First Lords circle of spies falls on Tavi, the one man with no fury to call
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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
The precarious alliance between the people of Alera and the furies is thrown into disarray by the death of the First Lord of Alera, and the fate of the Alerians lies in the hands of Tavi, an untried young man who must draw on his courage to save his world. Reprint.
Synopsis
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.
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.
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.