The aging First Lord of Alera has fallen in battle. Yet his people must continue to resist an invading inhuman army. Desperate Alerans even pledge fealty to the Vord Queen to survive, turning the incredible power of Aleran furies back on their own people. And despite all efforts, the Alerans are being ground into dust and pushed to the farthest reaches of their own realm.
However, Tavi has returned with vital insights from the Canim Blood Lands. He knows how to counter the Vord and, more importantly, believes human ingenuity can equal fury-born powers. Now events are rushing towards a last stand, where Tavi and the last Aleran legions must formulate a dangerous new strategy, together. For a civilisation is on the brink of extinction.
For the Codex Alera series:
- 'A real page-turner' BOOKLIST, 'A marvellous read' Patricia Briggs, 'A fascinating world and magic system . . . start of a promising series' LOCUS, 'Absorbing fantasy . . . an abundance of convincing detail' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY. For The Dresden Files: 'An unusually well-crafted first novel' LOCUS, 'Continues to surprise and delight' BOOKLIST, 'Vivid descriptions and colloquial dialogue' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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Published 06/05/2010