Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)

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Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things--and most of them don't play too well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a--well, whatever.

There's just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks. So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name. And that's when things start to get... interesting.

Magic. It can get a guy killed.

What Customers Say About Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1):

Recommended if you like Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, etc. book.

Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to losing more of my productivity thanks to Jim Butcher and his nefarious publishers.

The printing of the books in this series should be regulated by the FDA, since they're literary crack. uh.

No really, thanks a lot. After devouring this fun, pulpy debut in a little over 2 hours, I promptly ordered all the other installments because I need another fix.

The book isn't perfect - some rookie writing is evident (nerves are "tight as guitar strings")- but it was extremely entertaining, and in the end that's what counts in my.

Good book I really liked it. This novel is fun and sometimes funny. The main character is very likable.

You won't stop until you've read the whole series.twice. If you want to read and reread a great series, pick up this book.

For those of you who only know Harry Dresden through the TV Series, do yourself a favor and read the Dresden Files. I was going to say, "It all begins here." In actuality it doesn't. Plus, this story leads to the eventual problems Harry has with the vampire community).It's good readin. (Storm Front is done in one of the TV episodes but it's a trimmed down version with none of the detailed backstory of Harry's Brush with the Chicago Mafia. For those of you who are looking for a pre Storm Front story, read "The Jungle" graphic novel written by Butcher himself.That being said Storm Front is a great introduction to Harry Dresden, WIZARD FOR HIRE. It is a guilty pleasure for those of us who enjoy a good mystery as well as a great fantasy book.

Every element meshes together, and the first-person perspective lends itself well to the mysterious and often smartass world of Harry Dresden. this book flows. Yes, I am calling a book about a private eye Wizard good literature. It seems a common misconception that all good, artistic prose must be nigh-impenetrable and require dedicated study and research to look for any hidden meanings or symbolic references. I blame the schools, but it's nice to see authors like Jim Butcher refute said misconception.