This week, I'm listing a favorite of mine... Harry Dresden.
The next installation is being called "Ghost Story"
Supposedly it's coming out April 5th, 2011
:)
I'm not sure how accurate this synopsis is... seeing as how it's pretty vague and the only one I could find, lol!
Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard PI. Turns out the ‘everyday’ world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. But he’s forgotten his own golden rule: magic - it can get a guy killed. Which didn’t help when he clashed with unknown assailants with his murder in mind. And though Harry’s continued existence is now in some doubt, this doesn’t mean he can rest in peace.
Trapped in a realm that’s not quite here, yet not quite anywhere else, Harry learns that three of his loved ones are in danger. Only by discovering his assailant’s identity can he save his friends, bring criminal elements to justice, and move on himself. It would just be easier if he knew who was at risk. And had a (working) crystal ball. And access to magic. Instead, he is unable to interact with the physical world - invisible to all but a select magical few. He’s also not the only silent presence roaming Chicago's alleys. Hell, he put some there himself. Now, they're looking for payback.
I'm not sure how accurate this synopsis is... seeing as how it's pretty vague and the only one I could find, lol!
Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard PI. Turns out the ‘everyday’ world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. But he’s forgotten his own golden rule: magic - it can get a guy killed. Which didn’t help when he clashed with unknown assailants with his murder in mind. And though Harry’s continued existence is now in some doubt, this doesn’t mean he can rest in peace.
Trapped in a realm that’s not quite here, yet not quite anywhere else, Harry learns that three of his loved ones are in danger. Only by discovering his assailant’s identity can he save his friends, bring criminal elements to justice, and move on himself. It would just be easier if he knew who was at risk. And had a (working) crystal ball. And access to magic. Instead, he is unable to interact with the physical world - invisible to all but a select magical few. He’s also not the only silent presence roaming Chicago's alleys. Hell, he put some there himself. Now, they're looking for payback.
Great pick! I love Harry Dresden, but I'm really behind on the series!
ReplyDeleteYou know I've heard alot about this series and I have a few of his books on my bookshelf. I'm not sure why I haven't read it though. Hope you enjoy this when it's released. Happy waiting
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Don't care if synopsis is correct or not but have now put this one on my wishing to read list as well Heather! Us Harry Dresden fans have to stick together for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my post earlier today too!
jackie ^_^
I've never read a Jim Butcher book, but he seems to be very popular. Thanks for the recommend. I may have to give him a try.
ReplyDeleteI love Harry Dresden.
ReplyDeleteI love Jim Butcher.
I love this series.
There is cover art! I did this as my WoW two weeks ago I think. Check it out, Its amazing. I found the cover art on Wikipedia :D
Have you read his Codex series?
awesome pick this week! Have I mentioned I love this series?? XD
ACK!! Amazon lied to me! They told me t here was no cover!!!
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I haven't read the Codex series yet... but yes, I do love Dresden. So much so that the show was ruined for me because of how much it deviated from the books. Dresden making out with those kinds of Vampires? I think NOT.
:)
Hi Heather
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog earlier. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't read any Jim Butcher stories, loved his Harry Dresden series when it was on TV though.
This is what I'm waiting on this week.
(Love the design of your blog by the way)
J x
This sounds like such an interesting and unusual combination! I love magic and detective fiction, but I don't think I've ever read them together before - I'l have to check this out! Great pick!
ReplyDeletegotta love a good ghost story! i haven't read anything by this author
ReplyDeleteI really like ghost stories, I will have to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteI have not read a Dresden novel, however, a good friend of mine is in love with his books. I really need to start reading them.
ReplyDeleteI've never read any of these books. I like the setting of Chicago. I'll have to check them out! Sorry for the coloring on my blurb for my WoW. I fixed it. I posted it fast late last night and didn't realize it was so blurry. Sorry about that. Here's my WoW if you want to take a look again.
ReplyDeleteTry the TMI series by Cassandra Clare, it's great:) This one seems to be a good choice!But this is a looong wait, as long as I'm waiting for mine to be released:D
ReplyDeleteLove your squids!And am a new follower aswell:)
I have been hearing about this series forever. I really need to start reading some of Butcher's stuff. Nice post.
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I still have book 1 & 2 sitting on the shelf waiting for me....I am so far behind and this one looks soooo good!!
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ReplyDeleteHmm...I've never heard of this one, though it sounds really, really good! Thanks for sharing your pick!
Also, thank you for commenting my WoW post! Much appreciated!
~Asher
I have never heard of this series but it seems from the comments that everyone likes it! A Wizard P.I. ... intriguing!
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Wow! This sounds interesting for sure! I haven't seen this kind of genre mix before! sounds like people really like this series from the comments though. Thanks for coming by my site today!
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I have not read any of the books in this series yet, but they look really great :) Thanks for sharing and I hope you get a chance to read it soon!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks for stopping by on my blog~ I've never heard of this series but I'm really liking the cover and the synopsis sounds fantastic! I might have to check this series out. :3
ReplyDeleteI really need to get started on this series!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late with mine this week but here it is
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I haven't heard of this series, but it looks really interesting. I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I've never heard of this and its not the kind of book I usually read, but I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI have heard a lot about how good these books are, but have not got around to reading any yet. This looks really good amazing.. Maybe by the time it is released Ill read the rest of the books..
ReplyDeleteOh, what a coincidence! I saw a bunch of this series come through my library today and was wondering if they were good! Sounds like it! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... Thanks for stopping at my blog. ^_^
ReplyDeleteGreat pick by the way. I've been hearing about Harry Dresden for some time now.
Thanks for entering my giveaway to Darcula In Love. Your comment made me curious, and I must agree...you love The Historian, and DeathNote means that I really ought to follow you as well. :D I now follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI read Storm Front last year, and really loved the book, but did not continue on with the series as other books were begging for attention. Now, seeing that a new book will be released next year tells me that I really need to get the ball rolling...get up to date with the series, and see where all of Harry's antics takes me. I do like that character. :D
Do you have a favorite book in the series?