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)

Bad audio file edit

What is the reasoning behind not having the chapters simply be what they say, n both this book and previous one a seemingly simple thing to have the chapters read as the chapters the audio files say they are did not match.

The story is fine a good ending to the series, if audible could present it correctly would be great.

Battle After Battle

As all in this series, there is a lot of battle, but it is blended with enough interesting story to keep you engaged. Kate Reading is an outstanding performer. I’d listen to any book she was reading.

great story wish there was more!

I enjoyed the series and the performance was great! fun listen and leaves you wanting more.

The story is amazing.

Only wish they would do a second series about their son grown up going to fight across the sea and bringing Vargs people home for the conquest of their lands. But alas I don’t think it will happen. Such a beautiful and sad story all in one

Well worth the credit

Well paced and engaging. Excellent narration. I'd love to see this book made into a movie in the tradition of Tolkien/Peter Jackson's LOR

Damnable trumpets

Kate Reading performed well, and the book is a good finish to the series. The only reason the performance isn't 5 stars is because of the seemingly random trumpet calls; sometimes in the middle of suspenseful moments, ruining the immersion.

should have had male narrator after tavi grew up

Kate is a great reader, but I hated the main character sounding like a 14 yr old boy the whole book.

Good finish to a good series

I'm Sad it's over, but I feel complete and satisfied. I would have liked a bit more in the way of Tavi's growth,and what he was Learning.Iguess it was meant to be a surprise for the reader as well. But at least a bit more od Tavi's feelings and Inner thoughts on it.

Too many horns blaring

blaring horns pulled me out of the story. otherwise all good. don't micro-manage my reviews

a must-read, slightly philosophical, fantasy.

absolutely great, you obviously must start from book one, but by far one of the best series I have ever read, rivaled only by Tolkien. Kate Reading does a great job (except for a few misreads here and there, but it's easy to overlook), she gives the characters distinct voices and (usually) puts in the perfect emotion to the voices.