First Lord's Fury

Codex Alera, Book 6

By: Jim Butcher

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Length: 23 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

The next book in the thrilling New York Times best-selling series.

For years he has endured the endless trials and triumphs of a man whose skill and power could not be restrained. Battling ancient enemies, forging new alliances, and confronting the corruption within his own land, Gaius Octavian became a legendary man of war - and the rightful First Lord of Alera.

But now, the savage Vord are on the march, and Gaius must lead his legions to the Calderon Valley to stand against them - using all of his intelligence, ingenuity, and furycraft to save their world from eternal darkness.

©2009 Jim Butcher (P)2009 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A complex plot.” (Publishers Weekly)

“[A] fitting conclusion to the Codex Alera.” (Booklist)

"This is an entertaining and great super finish to the Codex Alera...The storyline is fast-paced...Fans will relish the saga." (Genre Go Round Review)

There's one thing I don't like about the series...

The ONLY thing I didn't like about this series is that it's over! Can't wait for the Vord to return! ;-)

Awesome

The whole series is a masterpiece from start to finish. 10/10 would read again. amazing

Wonderful series

The reader Kate Reading is FABULOUS! I would get an audible book just because she’s the reader

I'm going to miss the series.

Simple, well design, feels good, fun and entertaining. Great story. I wish there will be more.

a great ending to a great series

this is the right length for a long series. some of my favorite books go too long and I end up wishing that they were over. well done Jim Butcher.

great series from start to finish

this was a great series. I really enjoyed all of the characters interaction with each other, love the plot, just a wonderful piece of story telling. could easily be a TV series imo

Hoping for another series

I love this series. i have read it several times, Jim Butcher is a favorite of mine. I am looking forward to the continuation of his other series The Cinder Spires.

Amazing Ending

Where does First Lord's Fury rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This series has been great everything I look for in a book. it starts off small and the character development, and details build and build and then exlpode in this amazing last book. These books are so long it took me about 2 months to get throught them, but when I did I was depressed and just wanted more.

What did you like best about this story?

The ending, it was realistic, it all seems possible. The ending tied everything thing you had wondered about in.

Which character – as performed by Kate Reading – was your favorite?

Kitai not sure how to spell it, but she pushes Tavi to be his fullest while emboding a mischevious female.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Judgment day is upon us

Any additional comments?

Great read ahem "listen" totally recommend.

One of the greatest Ends to a story there is

Would you consider the audio edition of First Lord's Fury to be better than the print version?

Yes I have just really learned of audio so I have read the print version. But the audi is far greater. I feel like its more fo a story to hear it read to you. Its like watching a move in your head.

What was one of the most memorable moments of First Lord's Fury?

The whole book is that good that there is no one moment for myself

What does Kate Reading bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The way she can do so many dffent voices that really help. When i read th print I didnt have the kind of imagintion she gives to the stoyr she is very wonderful.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Oh yes

Great Series

Fantastic series. It would be here at to find out what happens in 150 years later.