Book two – Academ’s Fury
Book three – Cursor’s Fury
Publisher ACE
Date published December 2007
ISBN 978-0-441-01527-6
High Fantasy
Hardcover
Reviewed by Val
Tavi is now captain of the First Aleran Legion and after two years of conflict with the invading Canim warriors, he realises that there is a greater danger. The Vord. The Vord had driven the Canim from their homeland. Tavi now sees that the best way to end the war and unite against the Vord is to make an alliance with the Canim. He tries to warn the Alerans, but his warnings go unheeded. Senator Arnos wants to thoroughly scourge the Canim and the Aleran slaves who have decided to fight with the Canim. Arnos would also like to get rid of Tavi. Tavi must now defy his country’s laws, plan a daring feat and lead his legion against friend and foe in order to over come the prejudices and animosities and prepare for the coming of the Vord. He is also trying to gain some control over his furycraft, the elemental magic of the land. He will need all the help he can get.
Jim Butcher, of The Dresden Files fame, proves that he can cunningly weave a high fantasy tale of the highest caliber. His characters are well rounded, the world-building is great, descriptions are vivid and there is not too much of it. The dialogue moves the story along and it is fast moving. There is never a dull moment as the reader follows the different adventures of various characters. The magical elements are well done too, and come over naturally. I experienced a variety of emotions while reading this story and after I had gotten all the characters sorted out enjoyed the political and military elements too. I must say that this is the first book of this series that I read. I don’t usually start a series in the middle, but I was lucky to get this book for review and it is stunning! The previous books are now on my wishlist and the following books will be bought and gobbled up.
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