Princeps' fury. (Codex Alera, book 5.)

In the acclaimed Codex Alera novels, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher has created a fascinating world in which the people of Alera use their unique bond with the elemental forces of nature for protection. But even nature may not be enough to stave off the coming storm... Tavi of Calderon, now recognized as Princeps Gaius Octavian and heir to the crown, has achieved a fragile alliance with Alera’s oldest foes, the savage Canim. But when Tavi and his legions guide the Canim to their lands, his worst fears are realized. The dreaded Vord—the enemy of Aleran and Canim alike—have laid waste to the Canim homeland. And the Alerans find themselves trapped alongside their former enemies. Meanwhile, war-torn Alera rebuilds while politicians and nobles vie for power. But from the south comes the news: the Vord have come to Alera. For a thousand years, Alera and her furies have withstood every enemy, and survived every foe. But the thousand years are over...

tavi Of Calderon, Now Recognized As Princeps Gaius Octavian And Heir To The Crown, Has Achieved A Fragile Alliance With Alera’s Oldest Foes, The Savage Canim. But When Tavi And His Legions Guide The Canim Safely To Their Lands, His Worst Fears Are Realized.the Dreaded Vord—the Enemy Of Aleran And Cane Alike—have Spent The Last Three Years Laying Waste To The Canim Homeland. And When The Alerans Are Cut Off From Their Ships, They Find Themselves With No Choice But To Fight Shoulder To Shoulder If They Are To Survive.for A Thousand Years, Alera And Her Furies Have Withstood Every Enemy, And Survived Every Foe.the Thousand Years Are Over...

publishers Weekly

the Rousing Fifth Installment Of Butcher's Military Fantasy Cycle (after 2007's captain's Fury) Finds The Land Of Alera Recovering From Lord Kalarus's Rebellion, An Invasion By The Wolven Canim And A Bloody Slave Revolt. Now A New Threat Emerges: The All-devouring Insectoid Vord, Who Have Learned To Control The Elemental Furies That Once Protected Alera. Young Tavi Of Calderon, Recently Recognized As The Heir To Alera's Throne, Fights Seasickness And Interspecies Hostilities Escorting The Canim Invaders Back To Their Homeland, Only To Negotiate A Fragile Alliance With Them Against The Vord. No Less Powerful Than His Intense Battle Scenes, Butcher's Vivid Characterizations, Based On Ancient Roman Republican Ideals, Range From Duty-honor-country Austerity In Battle To Brilliant Peacemaking, Noble Self-sacrifice And Tavi's Coming-of-age As A Wise Marcus Aurelian Ruler. (dec.)

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Captain's Fury and the Dresden Files novels. Tavi of Calderon, now recognized as Princeps Gaius Octavian and heir to the crown, has achieved a fragile alliance with Alera's oldest foes, the savage Canim. But when Tavi and his legions guide the Canim safely to their lands, his worst fears are realized. The dreaded Vord - the enemy of Aleran and Cane alike - have spent the last three years laying waste to the Canim homeland. And when the Alerans are cut off from their ships, they find themselves with no choice but to fight shoulder to shoulder if they are to survive. For a thousand years, Alera and her furies have withstood every enemy, and survived every foe. The thousand years are over SUMMARY: From the New York Timesbestselling author of Captains Furyand the Dresden Files novels. Tavi of Calderon, now recognized as Princeps Gaius Octavian and heir to the crown, has achieved a fragile alliance with Aleras oldest foes, the savage Canim. But when Tavi and his legions guide the Canim safely to their lands, his worst fears are realized. The dreaded Vordthe enemy of Aleran and Cane alikehave spent the last three years laying waste to the Canim homeland. And when the Alerans are cut off from their ships, they find themselves with no choice but to fight shoulder to shoulder if they are to survive. For a thousand years, Alera and her furies have withstood every enemy, and survived every foe. The thousand years are over While Tavi of Calderon and his legions guide the Canim back to their homeland they are set upon by the dreaded Vord. The former foes realize that they must fight together in order to survive. Meanwhile, as warn-torn Alera struggles to rebuild it too is threatened by the Vord