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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN num: 9780441015276
ISBN number: 0441015271
Label: Ace Hardcover
Manufacturer: Ace Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 464
Printing Date: December 04, 2007
Publishing house: Ace Hardcover
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After two years of bitter conflict with the hordes of invading Canim, Tavi of Calderon, now Captain of the First Aleran Legion, realizes that a peril far greater than the Canim exists-the mysterious threat that drove the savage Canim to flee their homeland. Now, Tavi must find a way to overcome the centuries-old animosities between Aleran and Cane if an alliance is to be forged against their mutual enemy. And he must lead his legion in defiance of the law, against friend and foe--or no one will have a chance of survival . . .
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i've said it before i'll say it again, if you like epic fantasy this series is for you!!!
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I really enjoy this series. Jim Butcher is an author I love to read and I originally got hooked on his Dresden Files series. I'm currently anxiously awaiting the subsequent release from both series at the end of 2008.
The Codex Alera is a story line that, while not as intricately woven as George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire (or is it Fire and Ice? I forget), it is still very, very entertaining. We're not reading Aristotle here, but I never did enjoy reading him in the very first place. Some might say it's predictable, but there are some good twists here and there and the series is going in the direction I really want it to go. If Butcher did something strange and killed off half of the cast to be unpredictable, I'd be upset.
I recommend this book and this series to all those that enjoy the Dresden Files, Orson Scott Card, George R.R. Martin, etc.
Again, it's a highly enjoyable read and I really can't wait to get the subsequent book.
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Captian's Fury is an excellent continuation of the very good series of books. A difficult book to put down once you start with enough twists to keep you guessing to the end yet not lose you along the way. Already anxious to get the subsequent one.
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As captain of Alera's First Legion, Tavi has spent two years holding the invading Canim warriors to a draw. Now, though, Senator Arnos has brought two more legions into the battle--and he's intent on destroying both Tavi and his reputation. Arnos intends to be the champion of the nation, setting himself up as a candidate for emperor when the current emperor dies. To make sure Tavi is completely disgraced, the senator orders him to murder civilians--something he knows Tavi will never do.
Tavi's composure is shaken when he learns that the woman he thought was his aunt is actually his mother, and that his late father was the heir to the Alaran thrown. Still, he believes that the war can be won without massive slaughter--that the Canim are anxious to end the invasion and head to their homes. Unfortunately, Arnos wants his triumph and Tavi can do little from the prison where he's locked up after disobeying orders. Fortunately for Tavi, he has a number of friends, and his powers of magic are gradually growing.
Author Jim Butcher continues his Codex Alera series with an adventure that combines Roman-style military tactics, magic, personal bravery, and political jockeying for position during the decline of the aging emperor. A Roman-style government, military and political system provides a solid base on which Butcher can add his magical system (based on personifications of the different elements). Tavi (Octavian) continues to grow as a character, creating loyalties among his men (and women) that will serve him well if he can survive to become emperor. But at the end of CAPTAIN'S FURY, he's exposed to the Aleran nobility as heir-apparent. His problems with assassins are about to be multiplied.
Butcher is best known for his fine Dresden File series. The Codex Alera series is a great addition to his output. Fans of magical world-style fantasy will definitely want to read this entire series.
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I've rea all his other books and while impatiently for the subsequent Dresden book to come out, I needed a reading fix. Decided I'd give Alera Codex a try. Was not the most impressed with what I had read on the covers of the series, but decided I'd give it a try anyway.
Very glad I did. Each one of the books in the Alera Codex is better than the previous one. Butcher has created a well defined world with the various factions and personalities. The characters have a depth to them that lends greatly to the story.
The only thing about the whole series I find annoying is something the author has been hinting at in the last two books, the Roman legion origins on a fantasy world. He hints at it, but hasn't gone into depth with it yet.
Butcher is only one of about 3 authors I will buy the hardcovers as fast as they come out, instead of waiting for the softcover.
If you like high fantasy, try the Alera Codex.
If you like magic in the normal world, try the Dresden Files.
Only David Weber and company and Jennifer Roberson are in the same league in my book.
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