📖 About Codex Alera

Codex Alera is a series universe written by Jim Butcher. The complete collection runs to 6 books across 1 series, published between 2004 and 2008.

The main series is Publication Order of Codex Alera Books with 6 books. It opens with Furies of Calderon (2004) and currently runs to First Lord's Fury (2008).

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🎯 Where to Start with Codex Alera

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Furies of Calderon (2004), book 1 of Publication Order of Codex Alera Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Codex Alera Books in Order

Publication Order of Codex Alera Books
6 books
1
Furies of Calderon book cover1Furies of Calderon2004Buy on Amazon
Academ's Fury book cover2Academ's Fury2005Buy on Amazon
Cursor's Fury book cover3Cursor's Fury2006Buy on Amazon
Captain's Fury book cover4Captain's Fury2007Buy on Amazon
Princep's Fury book cover5Princep's Fury2008Buy on Amazon
First Lord's Fury book cover6First Lord's Fury2008Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Codex Alera books are there?
There are 6 books in the Codex Alera collection, organised into 1 series and published between 2004 and 2008.
What is the first Codex Alera book?
The first book is Furies of Calderon, published in 2004.
What order should I read the Codex Alera books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Codex Alera books?
The Codex Alera books were written by Jim Butcher.
Is the Codex Alera series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Codex Alera Books, has 6 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Codex Alera series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 2004, and the most recent in 2008.