Storm Front
Harry Dresden’s investigation of a grisly double murder pulls him into the darkest depths of magical Chicago in the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series—now celebrating its 25th anniversary!
As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most of them don’t play well with humans. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much. He also knows he’s the best at what he does. Technically, he’s the only at what he does. But even though Harry is the only game in town, business—to put it mildly—stinks.
So when the Chicago P.D. bring him in to consult on a double homicide committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name...
“A great series—fast-paced, vividly realized and with a hero/narrator who’s excellent company.”—Cinescape
As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most of them don’t play well with humans. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much. He also knows he’s the best at what he does. Technically, he’s the only at what he does. But even though Harry is the only game in town, business—to put it mildly—stinks.
So when the Chicago P.D. bring him in to consult on a double homicide committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name...
“A great series—fast-paced, vividly realized and with a hero/narrator who’s excellent company.”—Cinescape
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Happy I read it! I really wasn't sure what to expect when I started listening to Storm Front. I'd heard of the TV show The Dresden Files but never watched an episode or even knew what it was about. I didn't know until recently that the show was based on a series of books.
It wasn't until I saw the newest book by Jim Butcher - a steampunk adventure - that I actually took the time to look him up. I spoke to a few folks about the Dresden series and decided to give the first one a shot. And I'm happy I did.
I truly enjoyed the magical aspects of the story and the mystery was pretty good, too. The secondary characters were interesting, although not very fleshed out, and while I didn't like everything about Harry, I found him a believable protagonist with an interesting backstory.
I'm already on the waiting list with my local library for the second audio book.
It wasn't until I saw the newest book by Jim Butcher - a steampunk adventure - that I actually took the time to look him up. I spoke to a few folks about the Dresden series and decided to give the first one a shot. And I'm happy I did.
I truly enjoyed the magical aspects of the story and the mystery was pretty good, too. The secondary characters were interesting, although not very fleshed out, and while I didn't like everything about Harry, I found him a believable protagonist with an interesting backstory.
I'm already on the waiting list with my local library for the second audio book.
I always wanted to read the Harry Dresden books, especially since I was a big fan of the canceled TV series, but never really got around to doing so. Last week I decided to give it a shot and I'm glad I did. I finished this book in record time and really enjoyed the world that Jim Butcher created. I know I'm really late to the party with this series but I'm glad that I have a ton ahead of me to read.
The novel/series is about Harry Dresden, wizard for hire in a modern city, and his exploits with both the regular police and supernatural aspects of the world. The first novel pits him against a man who dabbled too far into the dark arts and is creating a drug called Three Eyes that gives people a third sight into the supernatural world around them. The novel is a fun read, pretty quick to finish, and is a great starter into the world of Harry Dresden. I immediately picked up the second in the series and began right away. Looking forward to reading more from this series.
The novel/series is about Harry Dresden, wizard for hire in a modern city, and his exploits with both the regular police and supernatural aspects of the world. The first novel pits him against a man who dabbled too far into the dark arts and is creating a drug called Three Eyes that gives people a third sight into the supernatural world around them. The novel is a fun read, pretty quick to finish, and is a great starter into the world of Harry Dresden. I immediately picked up the second in the series and began right away. Looking forward to reading more from this series.
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