Fool Moon

Executive Summary: A vast improvement over [b:Storm Front 47212 Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) Jim Butcher http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1345556917s/47212.jpg 1137060], though still pretty simplistic if plot and style.Audio book: Like the writing in the novel, the improvement in the audio reading by James Marsters is also evident. He still whispers too much, which can make hearing what he's saying hard, even with the volume cranked way up. I still don't find him to be an amazing reader, but he has added some voices to his repertoire, including using what I'll call his “Spike” voice for Bob.Full ReviewI was worried as I started this re-read that my previous ratings might not hold up. They still might not, as I'm a lot better read now than I was the first few times through these early books, but this book was as good as I remember it.The early books all suffer from being formulaic, and this one is no different. Mr. Butcher's writing however does show a vast improvement, and the book is a lot more fun than [b:Storm Front 47212 Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) Jim Butcher http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1345556917s/47212.jpg 1137060].As you might guess from the title, this book mostly deals with werewolves. In Harry Dresden's world, there aren't just one type of werewolf, there are several. I won't list them out as that's part of the fun, but I promise you none of them would be mistaken for a character from Twilight. Well, maybe the Alphas..but I'm still going to say no.These wolves are mean. Most of them don't really fit the characters of your typical werewolf, much as vampires in this series. Violent killings are happening in Chicago, and they seem to be happening around the full moon.Animal fur and paw prints are evident at some of the scenes. The FBI is called in to help and they believe it the work of a wolf-based cult or gang, but Lt. Murphy isn't convinced and calls in the local Wizard, one Harry Dresden to help.Harry is still broke, and his relationship with Murphy and the police is strained from the events of [b:Storm Front 47212 Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) Jim Butcher http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1345556917s/47212.jpg 1137060], but that won't stop him from doing whatever it takes to protect his city.I thought this book was much less predictable than the first entry, and gives a better feeling to Mr. Butcher's writing abilities. It's a quick read and one I find entertaining. I equate it to a popcorn flick. I'd say if don't enjoy this one, this series just may not be for you.