For a thousand years, the people of Alera have used their bond with the furies—elemental spirits of earth, fire, air, water, and metal—to defend their lands. But Tavi, a fifteen-year-old boy from the remote Calderon Valley, has no furycrafting abilities. While his peers summon winds and flames, Tavi relies on quick thinking and determination.
When the vicious Marat horde returns to the Valley, threatening everything Tavi holds dear, his lack of power puts him at a deadly disadvantage. With enemies closing in, Tavi must rely on his courage—because if he fails, it’s not just his life at stake, but the fate of Alera itself.
Can a boy with no magic turn the tide of battle?
