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Overview

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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Sharp tactical plotting, hazardous cross-country travel and a dash of sardonic humor mark Butcher's fourth Codex Alera novel (after 2006's Cursor's Fury). Two years into a difficult campaign against the wolflike Canim invaders, Calderon legion captain Tavi is saddled with an unqualified but politically powerful superior whose plans threaten disaster and force Tavi into potential treason. Meanwhile, aging ruler Gaius Sextus plans a final strike against the rebellious lord of Kalare, but to get close enough to act, he must set aside his power to control the elements and make a painful overland slog that neatly challenges genre conventions. Butcher deftly deploys intrigue, conflicted loyalties and hairbreadth action to excellent effect. Few writers balance military realism and cinematic swashbuckling with so much skill or wit. Series fans will welcome the revelation of Tavi's long-secret heritage and the strong climaxes resolving most of the immediate conflicts, while newcomers will have no trouble navigating the well-developed landscape. (Dec.)

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Turn out the lights, light a few candles, summon up a nice thunderstorm; you're in for an enthralling performance as James Marsters once again guides us through the dangerous streets of Chicago. This time there's even more difficulty than a wizard named Dresden can handle-how did he know that the Small Favor he agreed to do for Mab, Queen of the Winter Sidhe, could lead to so much trouble? Although Butcher had originally planned to write more of the "Swords and Horses" stories he grew up loving, somewhere along the way he met Harry Dresden, and these magical tales have netted a galaxy of fans. Just published in hardcover and already a best seller, Small Favor shot to the number two slot on the New York Times best sellers list, and number one on the Publishers Weekly list; it also made it to number one at Borders and Barnes & Noble.

Captain's Fury is the fourth book in the "Codex Alera" series, which chronicles the life of a young man named Tavi, now captain of the First Aleran Legion. His job is to forge an alliance between invading Canim warriors and the people of Alera. With "Codex Alera," Butcher made a successful crossover from mass market to hardcover; this made it to number 17 on the New York Times extended best sellers list. Although literally worlds apart, these two series show the talent a gifted author has in creating believable and entertaining characters. For the Dresden fans, it was lucky that Butcher met Harry first, as there's always a need for someone to take care of those things that go bump in the night. Kate Reading does not succeed in trying to do the deep voice thing on the Captain's Fury audio, for this isa sword and sorcery tale, where most of the characters are men. Nevertheless, both series are highly recommended for all public libraries-but if there's only room for one, you just can't beat the great performance that Marsters lends to the Dresden Files.
—Theresa Connors

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780441016556
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 11/25/2008
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 656
  • Sales rank: 45,381
  • Series: Codex Alera Series , #4
  • Product dimensions: 4.20 (w) x 6.70 (h) x 1.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Jim Butcher
Jim Butcher
A martial arts enthusiast whose resume includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago, Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He lives in Missouri with his family and ferocious guard dog.

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  • Posted January 16, 2010

    WHY IS THIS NOT AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK?

    Every other book in this great series, including 5 and 6, are available as ebooks. I've read 2 and 3 on my Nook...love it, need it. Where is it, B&N?

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 7, 2010

    So frustrating!

    As others have noted the lack of e-book edition is difficult to understand.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 22, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

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    Can't Put it Down!

    This fourth book in Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series is every bit as good as the first! His tale follows Tavi into adulthood and more intrigue.
    Unlike some series that get old and tiring after the first two or three books, Captain's Fury continues at a great pace and still has me hooked!
    I'm looking forward to reading the next installment!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 5, 2010

    e book

    I have a brand new nook and cannot even get the first book I would like to get. Why is this not available? Where is all of your promises
    B & N.

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 28, 2010

    1, 2, 3, 5, 6.... wait... Where's 4 in the eBook catalog?!

    Am I missing something? Why spoil a wonderful series by leaving out a pivotal book.

    Jim Butcher is always entertaining. This may not be great literature but it is a great read. You have a distinct sense for the individuality of each character as well as an encompassing notion of the world around them.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 14, 2012

    Excellent

    A Phenomenal series

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 7, 2012

    It great!

    I really liked this book...must read!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2010

    Captain's Fury

    i liked this book a lot it is really good story line,the end keeps you hanging like always.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 21, 2010

    E-book for goodness sake!!!

    Wishing I'd gotten a Kindle instead of this Nook.... Everything I want to read isn't available as an e-book. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?

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  • Posted March 21, 2010

    Lots of action

    great read, fast-paced action sequences, great characters that make you really empathize and become involved. Everything you want to grab a book and really "get away" from things for a while.

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  • Posted February 18, 2010

    No E-Book...WHY?

    This is a series I would love to get on my nook...that is IF BN ever decides to get book 4 in an ebook format. Is there any way to flag this book as one that needs an ebook edition???

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 11, 2010

    Wheres the e-book???

    So B&N I can read books 1-3, but not 4... interesting, but NOT helpful!!

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  • Posted February 1, 2010

    Captain's Fury continues the series with new excitement.

    Jim Butcher's Codex Alera series are well written and "Captain's Fury" has well written battle scenes.

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  • Posted January 25, 2010

    Tavi Comes into his own

    This is the book where the kid finally truly becomes a man. He showed he can play with the big boys intellectually and strategically in "Cursor's Fury" but in this book he begins his ascendancy toward claiming his birthright.

    The characters are well developed, the action is fast and furious with exciting page turning action with dashes of dramatic moments of friendship and tenderness culminating in a dramatic 'coming of age' moment for Tavi, quickly followed by a tense dramatic duel as the final exclamation point.

    The best of the six books in the 'Codex Alera' in this reviewers opinion, 'Captian's Fury' is the book that sets the stage for the exciting climax that spans both "Princeps Fury" and "First Lords Fury" perfectly.

    A well written page turning, stay up all night reading kind of book. A great and wonderful installment to a very good if somewhat predictable fantasy series.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 13, 2009

    Best book ive ever read so far

    Awesome everything

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 21, 2009

    Read the others first

    The fourth book in a well crafted series. Read then in order to get the most from them. A rather novel magic system on a world the decedents of transplanted Romans share with some interesting other sentients.

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  • Posted March 9, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

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    I love Jim Butcher's Books!!!

    As ususal, Jim Butcher delivers a top-notch novel with complex characters and interesting plots and sub plots. I have enjoyed everything that he's ever written and this book was no exception to the rule. It is just wonderful. Tavi and friends are growing up and becoming adults and as such their relationships become more complex. More background information trickles out, filling out the base storyline, and new storylines emerge such as Tavi's mother's new strength of power. It is a great book and I am looking forward to more!

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  • Posted March 3, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

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    Better and Better

    All I can say is that every book whether in the codex alera or the dresden series is better than the previous book, which is a feat in itself. The only thing I don't like about this story is that there are only two more to follow in this series.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 23, 2009

    Good continuation of the series

    Overall, a pretty good read. The characters are well developed and the plot is good, if predictable - we know in advance that the hero's going to survive, and at this point, will probably become the ruler. You have to suspend your disbelief concerning the super-powers that various characters wield - but if that bothers you, you wouldn't have followed the series this far anyway. For the reader who's into adventure/fantasy that doesn't get too convoluted to follow easily, this is good, straightforward entertainment.

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  • Posted February 23, 2009

    can't wait for the next series...

    I'm a fan of Dresden's File. When I picked this series, I don't have a lot of expectation. Chicago and Alera are different. Detective and adventure fantasy are different. However, after the first book, I started to crave for the next series. I admit it started slow, when the book built the characters, but it picked up the paces afterward. It suddenly become exciting adventure. In this fourth series, the political, the romance, and the action are excellent. So it's different from Dresden's File, but Butcher is a good storyteller, which make this series also good.

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