In the final novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim
Butcher's acclaimed Codex Alera series, 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
enemies, 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...