Currently, there are 15 books in the series, two collections of short stories, and a line of graphic novels, with book number 16 coming early next 2016. Ben aaronovitchs books about peter grant, a london policeman who ends up in the wizardry department of the force, would probably be a hit with a. Once the series gets ramped up, the later books outshine the first two. So as im going through the dark tower, i kept thinking that all audio books must have amazing narrators.
Jul 20, 2016 james marsters, the narrator, is great at bringing harry dresden to life. And now, for the final part of my series where i rank the dresden files books, just because i am just that big of a fan of them. Feb 09, 2020 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated book in series lowest to highest book in series highest to lowest refine by. Dresden files was the first audio books ive listened too.
Business is sadly dreadful, so he jumps on it when the local police bring him in as a consultant on a strange double murder. Harry dresden may be a bit like that at the start of the series, but for the most part he is taking down top guys. As as investigator, dresden takes on cases for human and nonhuman clients. I love the mix of detectiveness and magic, tore through. Morgan shows up on harrys door, looking like death warmed over and barely able to speak, but what he does say is like a bombshell dropping. The devil you know 2007, already dead 2005, the good, the bad and the undead 2005, monster hunter international 2009. The dresden files is a series of fantasymystery novels by american novelist jim butcher. A novel of the dresden files, book 15 audible audiobook. You can readily see the influences from the noir detective fiction of the. Currently, there are 15 books in the series, two collections of short stories, and a line of. Ex library audiobook, item has library stickerswriting on case. When the supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities, harry dresden, chicagos only professional wizard, joins the white councils security team to make sure the talks stay civil. Stories from the dresden files unabridged audio cds by jim butcher and james marsters jan 1.
Books like books similar to other books books like. The dresden files were to be the first books that jim butcher was to have published, with storm front being released on the first of april, 2000. From the wild west to the bleachers at wrigley field, humans, zombies, incubi, and. James marsters, the narrator, is great at bringing harry dresden to life.
The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. Like fleeing a burning building full of enraged demonmonkeys, for instance. In 2007, a television series based on the dresden files aired on the american scifi channel. But lately, harry dresden hasnt been able to dredge up any kind of workmagical or mundane.
Changes the dresden files wikipedia an all new dresden files story headlines this urban fantasy short. The middle of the book did kind of feel like a giant and somewhat forced reunion of. Grave peril audiobook free2 the plot of grave peril audiobook free3 dresden files. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. Nov 10, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher, are a fantastic read. Weve compiled a list of fantastic otherworldly books like the dresden files. The guy is an underdog and kinda at the mercy of many others. Jim butcher has crafted a version of chicago that is rife with magic and verisimilitude. Types audio book box set charms dvd graphic novel hardcover kindle edition novella paperback poster roleplaying game shirt short stories. First one is either rivers of london or midnight riot depending on if youre in the uk or the us, second one is moon over soho. You would think chicago would have a little more action for the only professional wizard in the phone book. The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene.
Jim butcher is the man behind the dresden files series a mysteryfantasy combo. Two books may not seem like much of a binge read, but its impossible to read the first eric. Ive almost exclusively listened to the dresden books as audiobooks, and he is the voice of dresden for me. Fool moon audio book jim butcher dresden files cd ebay. Some you just cant put down, others are filled with inconsequential action sequences. Aug 18, 2011 ben aaronovitchs books about peter grant, a london policeman who ends up in the wizardry department of the force, would probably be a hit with a lot of dresden fans, too. The dresden files audiobook series is about a wizard detective who solves magic crimes in modern day chicago. With eleven books published in the series, and changes, the 12th book set to. Other works set in the dresden files universe include graphic novels, a roleplaying game and a card game. Say you have read all of the harry dresden books and are looking for more. A chicagobased wizard works as a private investigator. The series features harry dresden, a wizardprivate investigator who looks into strange events that occur in. Butcher wrote three books he describes as terrible before coming up with the first dresden files book storm front in 2000. The dresden files audiobook collection jim butcher.
Dresden lives in a world where magic and supernatural creatures exist. What to the casual eye looks like suicides of magical practitioners turns out to be a serial killer using the quote from exodus, suffer not a witch to live, as a calling card. Jan 27, 2016 i recommend kj parker recently unveiled as a tom holt. Books to read if you like the dresden files the fragment of water. If you love author jim butcher, youve come to the right place. The dresden files audiobook collection jim butcher best. If you love the dresden files, youll love galleywampus. The dresden files, by jim butcher, are a fantastic read. I recommend kj parker recently unveiled as a tom holt. What books should i read after finishing dresden files.
Dont be fooled by poor quality mp3cds or downloads that are not legal. While in a way his series have a chosen one, they tend to be accidental antichrists rather than heros. Published in 2000 by roc books, jim butchers first novel in the dresden series introduces the enigmatic hero of the story, harry dresden, as a savvy wizard in chicago struggling to make ends meet as a less than successful private eye. Its focused much more on character development, its more realistic, dialogue is way better. The series features harry dresden, a wizardprivate investigator who looks into strange events that occur in chicago. Jim butcher has more than earned hardcover publication for his dresden files series. Tornado front is an outstanding intro to harry dresden, a. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated book in series lowest to highest book in series highest to lowest refine by author refine results. Well, wind through the keyhole wasnt quite up there with the others imo, which i think was narrated by steven himself. Referral profits from cafepress, the audio books, and amazon items go toward defraying the costs of running this site. Its one of the most wellknown, wellloved series running, and for damn good reasons. This is the first book in the dresden files series. I find supernaturals presentation of angels, especially castiel, to be more or less biblically sound. Turn coat is everything i expected, and more, it is everything i hoped for.
The dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. And that series by harry connolly, from reading the description, doesnt seem great either. When it comes to fiction im an enormous fan of just about anything magic related. Skin game the 15th book in the series was a finalist for the 2015 hugo award for best novel. Tornado front is an outstanding intro to harry dresden, a young wizard in contemporary chicago, as he tackles his very first major opponent and starts to develop his talent download storm. Dresden files audiobook full 15 books download and listen. How many books is jim writing for the dresden files. I listened to some of the audiobooks that had dresden stories in it, but had other voice talent, and it was very strange. We stand by our products and take care of our customers.
Like dresden files, it combines hardboiled detective fiction noir with the supernatural. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts. Interview covers dresden files tv show, james marsters narration of audio books. Series cinder spires codex alera fan shwag other series spiderman the dresden files the dresden files graphic novel series the dresden files rpg the dresden files tv. Evil hat productions brings the world of harry dresden. The dresden files are jim butchers first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. These are legal and licensed editions straight from the publisher. Weve compiled a list of fantastic otherworldly books like the dresden files series.
Grave peril audiobook free wizard for hire harry dresden gets mixedup with the dead in this. Dresden series are action oriented and can be epic at times, but those books are also very inconsistent. Sep 28, 2006 the dresden files jim butcher interview. Since then, hes created 15 books plus a number of short stories. An allnew dresden files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the windy citys favorite wizard. Karrin murphy, the head of special investigations at the chicago police department, acts as dresdens partner during a lot of his cases and provides a more grounded and. I love the mix of detectiveness and magic, tore through them all and now i need something else to read before the 7th potter comes out.
Character development is scant at points it read like badly written fan fiction, and. A novel of the dresden files, book 15 audible audiobook unabridged. Its good to see harry finally putting things together and realizing whats going on without fumbling around like a complete idiot. From the wild west to the bleachers at wrigley field, humans, zombies, incubi, and even fey royalty appear, ready to blur the line between friend and foe. Magic is very real in the dresden files, so readers who enjoy topics such as werewolves, vampires, spirits, demons and other supernatural. If you, like me, are a rabid dresden files fan eagerly awaiting peace talks you may be looking for other books to pass the time or fill the void. Harry dresden is the central character in the book series, which narrates his investigation of the supernatural. Harry dresden has had worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. At present 2017, the collection has 15 books, with the 16th publication due at some time in 2018. In my opinion, dresden is one of the best urban fantasy series around. The dresden files audiobooks listen to the full series.
Marsterss voice is perfectly suited to this character and to many series fans he is harry dresden much like daniel radcliffe is harry potter. When the supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to. If you like the dresden files by jim butcher, then you might enjoy. The codex of alera wasnt bad, not very dresden files but its good. You may like the early anita blake novels but by all that is holy and unholy, stop at obsidian butterfly.
The dresden files, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged jim butcher author, james marsters narrator, buzzy multimedia publishing corp. Dresden files series order jim butcher librarything. The dresden files audiobooks audiobook series download. Over the course of the dresden files series there has been fifteen novels released to date. Books like the dresden files similar recommendations. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. It isnt that similar to the dresden files, i think. The dresden files audio book collection by jim butcher storm front, fool moon, grave peril, summer knight the dresden files best buy. Dresden files audiobook full 15 books download and. The dresden files rpg is based upon the wildly popular series of books by new york times best selling author jim butcher. The dresden files, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged. Beings like tiamat needed a certain amount of mortal belief to connect them to the. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Stories from the dresden files unabridged audio cds.
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