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Codex Alera

by Jim Butcher

6 books Started 2004 Latest 2008
Publication Reading Order

The Codex Alera is a Fantasy series by Jim Butcher, made up of 6 books published between 2004 and 2008. It begins with Furies of Calderon (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is First Lord's Fury (2008), spanning 4 years of storytelling.

6books
4years active
~0.8yrs between books
2008latest release

Codex Alera series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Codex Alera series?

Start with Furies of Calderon (2004), the first book in the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Codex Alera series?

There are 6 books in the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher, published between 2004 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Codex Alera series?

The first book in the Codex Alera series is Furies of Calderon, published in 2004 by Jim Butcher.

What is the latest book in the Codex Alera series?

The most recent book in the Codex Alera series is First Lord's Fury (2008) by Jim Butcher.

Jim Butcher (born October 26, 1971) is an American fantasy author, best known for his Dresden Files series of novels. Butcher was born in Independence, Missouri, and graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in 1993 with a degree in English. He began writing in 1996 and published his first novel, Storm Front, in 2000. The Dresden Files series features Harry Dresden, a wizard who investigates supernatural cases in Chicago. The series has sold over 11 million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages. Butcher has also written several short stories and novellas, and he has contributed to several anthologies. He has won numerous awards, including the Scribe Award (2003) and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer (2001). Butcher's work has been praised for its fast-paced action, engaging characters, and imaginative world-building. He is considered one of the most popular fantasy authors of his generation.

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