Academ's Fury (Codex Alera): 2 - Softcover

Jim Butcher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0441013406 ISBN 13: 9780441013401

Publisher: Ace Books, 2006

Synopsis

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 furies--elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal--to 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 Lord's circle of spies falls on Tavi, the one man with no fury to call...

About this title

Review:

"High adventure with engaging characters and a satisfying conclusion."--Locus

"A fun romp of a book...the action is fast and furious."--SFRevu

"[A] cleverly constructed world."--Chronicle

"Solid world-building, intriguing characters and vivid action make this a solid addition to a marvelously entertaining series."--Publishers Weekly

"The author of the Dresden Files series demonstrates his skill with epic fantasy...A fresh approach to magic and a cast of appealing characters make this an exciting read."--Library Journal

"A fine coming-of-age, fantasy-action novel. The characterizations are excellent, and the plotting is very well developed."--Booklist

"Jim Butcher is a brilliant world-builder."--Midwest Book Review

Book Description:

Book two of this compulsively fast-paced fantasy adventure, set in a world where courage and ingenuity may yet triumph over magic and power.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ace Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0441013406
• ISBN 13: 9780441013401
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 720