Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4)

Does this book need another review? Probably not. But, I want to be sure Butcher is encouraged to continue the saga. If I wasn't already so near the end of my string I would pray for time to fly by so that I could get to the next book in this series. Butcher always has the right mix of character development, action, intrigue, humor, etc. I like this series even more than Dresden.

Jim Butcher is on to something. He's managed to start another series separate from Harry Dresden yet make it just as good if not better. I love the novels so much, I can't even wait for it to get into paperback. And this was well worth it! This is the 4th installment of the Codex Alera novels. The story picks up 2 years after the events of the last novel and does not slow down at all. I've got to say that even when you think you might see how JB is going to take a plot thread from start to finish, it's an enjoyable read to see how he gets you there. Lots of character development, lots of great characters, some monsters thrown in the mix and lots of action. There wasn't a dull section in the book. A definite find! Highly endorsed.

The Codex Alera series consistently provides action, suspense, and even some romantic moments while maintaining a strong fantasy plot. Each book in this series has proven to be better and the suspense stays strong, IMHO. For those who have read the first 3 books, there has been a long-building suspense about Tavi's furies and what Butcher was going to do to resolve this issue. Without giving away too much, I will say the beginnings of a resolution are revealed in Captain's Fury. And this resolution is handled in a way I think fans will appreciate as it is neither too easily solved nor is it unrealistic to real life problems people face in worlds far less interesting than Alera. The 4th book in this series, I think continues to build suspense and delivers every bit as good a punch as the others. I finished it in about 8 hours, turned around on my next day off and reread it again all the way thru! It is that good, I do not think any fans will be disappointed with Book 4 and I can only say that waiting another year for Book 5 is already looking very grim!

I first learned of this series while reading a 'Dresden Files' adventure by the same author. I was put off by the shameless plug the author included as a note to readers of Harry Dresden. Nonetheless, I picked up the first book in the Codex Alera series and I've never been disappointed. Captain's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 4) starts a couple years after Book 3. The familiar cast of characters is now firmly established, and the building confrontation with the Canim finally takes center stage. This book is not, however, merely an extension of the Cursor's Fury plot lines. The main protagonist, Tavi, learns the truth behind his own origin and I was left enormously satisfied with the state of this main plotline by the end of the book. Fans who, like me, have enjoyed the quiet-yet-brooding Emperor will see some stunning displays of power and fury. As stated by another reviewer, there are a number of pivotal points that take the narrative in exciting directions. Unlike Terry Goodkind or the late, lamented Robert Jordan, Jim Butcher seems to have no problem moving forward. While this series promises to be at least as prolific as the Sword of Truth or the Wheel of Time, it suffers from none of the aimlessness or occaisional 'wasted' book that both of those worlds have suffered. Brilliant. Focused. An excellent book to buy and an outstanding series for newcomers. Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera) Academ's Fury (Codex Alera) Cursor's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 3) Also try: Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)

Its been two years since the events in Cursor's Fury and Tavi is still Captain of the First Aleran and fighting against the Canim in a campaign that seems no closer to finishing. When an ambitious Senator hatches a plan to end the war that Tavi knows will only cause disaster he is forced into desperate measures to salvage what he can out of the coming storm. I really enjoyed this novel. It's not a place holder story, but rather a turning point in the series. Many questions from the previous books in the series are finally answered and in many ways Tavi comes into is own. For me, I find I'm looking forward to the Alera books more than the Dresden books by the same author these days. This series is one in which the main characters have really grown over the course of the storyline. Its not padded out excessively and is continuing to move in a satisfying direction and I'm looking forward, yet again, to the next book. Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera) Academ's Fury (Codex Alera) Cursor's Fury (Codex Alera, Book 3)