In the acclaimed Codex Alera novels, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files, Jim Butcher, has created a world of "epic fantasy in the best way, inspired by Tolkien."* Now the people of Alera - who use their unique bond with the elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal for protection - must face the ultimate conflict…
For Gaius Octavian, life has been one long struggle. Battling ancient foes, forging new alliances, and confronting the corruption within his own land, he became a legendary man of war and leader of men - and the rightful First Lord of Alera.
Now, the end of all he fought for is close at hand. The brutal, dreaded vord are on the march, using fear and chaos to turn the Alerans against one another, and forcing those who will not submit to flee to the outer reaches of the Realm.
Perhaps for the final time, Gaius Octavian and his Legions must stand against the enemies of his people. And it will take all his intelligence, ingenuity, and furycraft to save their world from eternal darkness...
"An entertaining and great super finish to the Codex Alera." - Genre Go Round Reviews
*Simon R. Green, New York Times bestselling author