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 enlarge | Author: Jim Butcher
Publisher: Roc
Category: Book
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Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 1932
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 1
ISBN: 0451458125
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780451458124
ASIN: 0451458125
Publication Date: January 1, 2001
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 Packed with action and suspense. September 25, 2008
I am really enjoying this series, and this was another good installment. The positives are again the great insights of the central character, the interactions with "Bob", the good pacing, and the humor.
This one in particular was a book that really had some suspense. I know the series went on, so I knew that Harry had to live, but there were times I had no idea how he would make it to the end of the book.
There was a major negative in this one for me and that is this - Murphy is supposedly such a wonderful super-cop was just an utter idiot for a good part of the book. Without giving too much in the way of spoilers, she acted completely out of character, and very stupidly for someone of her supposed investigative abilities. Then at the very end she suddenly magically goes the other way and puts it all together and returns her trust to Harry in no time.
There were other ways to have brought about those same events in the plot without turning a brilliant detective into an utter fool for a time, and that really bothered me for awhile during the middle of the book.
That aside, the book was still outstanding, and the climax and really the entire last third of the book were utterly gripping. A great read overall.
Great Book August 31, 2008
I am really enjoying this series of books by Jim Butcher. He writes in such a way that you feel that you can relate to Harry. Harry is an ordinary guy, he just happens to be a wizard as well. Well written book, good humor, a little racy just for fun, and the fantasy side is well represented. Whether you like detective novels or fantasy, The Dresden Files series of books will keep you entertained. Give them a go!
 Harry Dresden and the Werewolves August 28, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the second book in the series featuring Butcher's protagonist, Harry Dresden; wizard, private investigator and all round good guy.
In this story Harry and Murph become involved in a convoluted plot that revolves around several grizzly murders and werewolves. Bob the Skull, a virtual encyclopedia of all things regarding werewolves and lycanthropic lore (not to mention all things testosterone as well), helps Harry in his plan to investigate these unusual circumstances. The pendulum has been set in motion, and chaos and mayhem are about to reign supreme.
Conclusion:
If you like Jim Butcher writing, you'll like this. Fun, faced paced and has some interesting confrontations, sprinkles of humor and some erotic moments; in other words, a typical Harry Dresden novel. 5 Stars.
Very Satisfied, Thank you August 11, 2008
I have not had a chance to read my new books,
but they arrived in excellent condition as always.
Thank you, K
 Harry gets really beat up in a short amount of time. July 26, 2008
Unlike Butcher's first or subsequent novels, Harry spends much of his time exhausted and/or trying to recover from multiple beatings. This, plus Harry's walking away from the massive werewolf attack on the police station hurt from the plausibility of the story. (Assuming you've gotten past the whole wizards, FBI werewolves and werewolf criminals part.)
Butcher's minimal use of magic as a piece of the story rather than the whole story permits for good plot development even if the only character who grows in the story is Harry. (Sorry, characters who learn and grow only to have their torn out and gnawed don't count.)
Overall, a decent read which you can get through quickly and without risking any thought provocation. If you're new to the Dresden Files, I recommend starting with one of Butcher's better novels.
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