First Lord's Fury (Codex Alera, #6)

by Jim Butcher

No one spoke, but sudden tension and controlled fear lanced up and down the length of the wall like a lightning bolt. “Well,” Antillus Raucus said. “There it is.” “Brilliant last words,” Phrygius said beside him. “We’ll put them on your memorium. Right next to, ‘He died stating the obvious.’ ” “Ah,” Lord Placida said. “It begins.” “See?” Phrygius said. “Sandos knows how to go out with style.” “You want to go out with style, I’ll strangle you with your best silk tunic,” growled Antillus. Amara found herself letting out a breathless laugh, very nearly a giggle, despite the fear running through her.