First Lord's Fury (Codex Alera)

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