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Paranormal investigations are Harry Dresden’s business and Chicago is his beat, as he tries to bring law and order to a world of wizards and monsters that exists alongside everyday life. And though most inhabitants of the Windy City don’t believe in magic, the Special Investigations Department of the Chicago PD knows better.
Karrin Murphy is the head of S. I. and Harry’s good friend. So when a killer vampire threatens to destroy Murphy’s reputation unless Harry does her bidding, he has no choice. The vampire wants the Word of Kemmler (whatever that is) and all the power that comes with it. Now, Harry is in a race against time—and six merciless necromancers—to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead...
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17 primary books31 released booksThe Dresden Files
The Dresden Files is a 31-book series with 19 primary works first released in 1997 with contributions by Jim Butcher, Anne Bishop, and Kelley Armstrong.
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3.5
BOOK SEVEN?? How is it that this series continues to entertain me, even with its somewhat repetitive structure? I think it's because Harry's relationships continue to deepen and become more significant. The reader cares for Harry by now and we just want him to be happy and not alone in the end. Way to go, Butcher. Long live Harry Dresden!
??Have I mentioned that I love the titles of this book series? This one has necromancers who want to put their hands on an old lost book that contains forbidden magic powers, so, lots of zombies. Also, vampires because, why not? Harry Dresden finally gets a job with the White Council and starts getting regular income. So, I hope he is not broke all the time anymore, he deserves it, he's a good guy. Oh, and did I mention zombie dinosaurs???
Excellent! I loved this even on the second reading. And the audiobook is narrated by James Marsters (Spike) and he really is perfect for it. I cannot hear anyone else doing these books anymore.
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