Cursor's Fury (Codex Alera) - Hardcover

Butcher, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0441014348 ISBN 13: 9780441014347

Publisher: Ace Books, 2006

Synopsis

When the ambitious and ruthless High Lord of Kalare enters into a dangerous alliance with the Canim, bestial enemies of Alera, and treachery destroys the Aleran army's command structure, an inexperienced, young Tavi of Calderon finds himself leading a poorly equipped legion that is the only force standing between the Canim horde and Alera's future. 35,000 first printing.

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Review:

"The author of the ''Dresden Files'' modern fantasy series is equally familiar with old-style, ''classic'' fantasy, demonstrating his skill in complex plotting and vivid world crafting to masterly effect." -"LIBRARY JOURNAL" "One of the best volumes yet in this entertaining series." -"LOCUS"
"The author of the 'Dresden Files' modern fantasy series is equally familiar with old-style, 'classic' fantasy, demonstrating his skill in complex plotting and vivid world crafting to masterly effect." -LIBRARY JOURNAL "One of the best volumes yet in this entertaining series." -LOCUS


"Butcher deftly mixes military fantasy and political intrigue in the rollicking third Codex Alera book...Readers will cheer Tavi every step of the way."--Publishers Weekly

"The author of the Dresden Files modern fantasy series is equally familiar with old-style, 'classic' fantasy, demonstrating his skill in complex plotting and vivid world crafting to masterly effect."--Library Journal

"Plenty of military action and some interesting revelations about Tavi's past make this one of the best volumes yet in this entertaining series."--Locus

Book Description:

A compulsively fast-paced fantasy adventure, set in a world where courage and ingenuity vie with magic and power.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ace Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0441014348
• ISBN 13: 9780441014347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448