Jim Butcher

In the realm of Alera, where people bond with the furies-elementals of earth, air, fire, water, and metal-fifteen-year-old Tavi struggles with his lack of furycrafting. But when his homeland erupts in chaos-when rebels war with loyalists and furies clash with furies-Tavi's simple courage will turn the tides of war.

Editions

• Hardcover (Ace Hardcover, October 2004), ISBN: 0-4410-1199-3
• Paperback (Ace, June 2005), ISBN: 0-4410-1268-X
• Audiobook (Penguin, November 2008), ISBN: 0-14314376-X

For one thousand years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the Furies-- elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Metal. But now, the unity of the Alerians hangs in precarious balance. The First Lord of Alera has fallen in his efforts to protect his people from the vicious attacks of their enemies. Now, the fate of the Alerians lies in the hands of Tavi, a young man who must use all of his courage and resourcefulness to save his people-- and himself.

Editions

• Hardcover (Ace Hardcover, July 2005), ISBN: 0-4410-1283-3
• Paperback (Ace, November 2006), ISBN: 0-4410-1340-6
• Audiobook (Penguin, November 2008), ISBN: 0-14314377-8

The power-hungry High Lord of Kalare has launched a rebellion against the aging First Lord, Gaius Sextus, who with the loyal forces of Alera must fight beside the unlikeliest of allies-the equally contentious High Lord of Aquitaine.

Meanwhile, young Tavi of Calderon joins a newly formed legion under an assumed name even as the ruthless Kalare unites with the Canim, bestial enemies of the realm whose vast numbers spell certain doom for Alera. When treachery from within destroys the army's command structure, Tavi finds himself leading an inexperienced, poorly equipped legion-the only force standing between the Canim horde and the war-torn realm.

Editions

• Hardcover (Ace Hardcover, December 2006), ISBN: 0-4410-1434-8
• Paperback (Ace, November 2007), ISBN: 0-4410-1547-6
• Audiobook (Penguin, November 2008), ISBN: 0-14314378-6

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 terrifying Vord, who drove the savage Canim from 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-- before the hammerstroke of the Vord descends on them all.

Editions

• Hardcover (Ace Hardcover, December 2007), ISBN: 0-4410-1527-1
• Paperback (Ace, November 2009), ISBN: 0-4410-1655-6
• Audiobook (Penguin, March 2008), ISBN: 0-14314338-7

Tavi of Calderon, now recognized as Princeps Gaius Octavian and heir to the crown, has achieved a fragile alliance with Alera’s oldest foes, the savage Canim. But when Tavi and his legions guide the Canim safely to their lands, his worst fears are realized.

The dreaded Vord-- the enemy of Aleran and Cane alike-- have spent the last three years laying waste to the Canim homeland. And when the Alerans are cut off from their ships, they find themselves with no choice but to fight shoulder to shoulder if they are to survive.

For a thousand years, Alera and her furies have withstood every enemy, and survived every foe.

The thousand years are over...

Editions

• Hardcover (Ace Hardcover, December 2008), ISBN: 0-4410-1638-3
• Paperback (Ace, November 2009), ISBN: 0-4410-1796-7
• Audiobook (Penguin, November 2008), ISBN: 0-14314375-1

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.

Editions

• Hardcover (Ace Hardcover, November 2009), ISBN: 0-4410-1769-X
• Paperback (Ace, November 2010), ISBN: 0-4410-1962-5
• Audiobook (Penguin, November 2009), ISBN: 0-14314520-7

Peter Parker's life has hit a peaceful stretch. No evildoers have tried to flatten him in weeks, his marriage to Mary Jane is stronger than ever, and he's enjoying his job as a high school science teacher. Life is good.

Naturally, that doesn't last.

When Peter learns that his old enemy the Rhino is on a rampage in Times Square, he suits up as Spider-Man to stop the destructive villain in his tracks. But he's unexpectedly foiled in his attempts by the Black Cat, a former ally and old flame. The Cat informs Peter that the Rhino is just a distraction -- the real threat comes from a group of Ancients, members of the same race as the being called Morlun, who Spidey defeated in battle years earlier. The Ancients are now looking to exact revenge -- and hope to steal Spider-Man's life force in the process.

To defeat such powerful beings, Spider-Man is going to need all the help he can get, especially from the Black Cat. But what will Mary Jane Parker have to say about that? Peter isn't sure which is worse -- the Ancients trying to drain his life force, or the wrath of a jealous wife....

• Written By: Jim Butcher
• Publisher: Pocket Star (June, 2006)
• ISBN-10: 1416510680
• ISBN-13: 978-1416510680