Month: December 2021

Background

Published in 2006, Proven Guilty is the 8th book in The Dresden Files. Someone is calling in monsters that feed off the fear of people and they know the right man to call…

My Thoughts

Harry started this book as a warder who had to watch as the death sentence was carried out on a teenager who had gotten too far into the black arts. He isn’t happy about it and we see the psychological wear it, and all the other killings, took on Harry. It’s good to see him struggle a bit as he seems to keep increasing in power.

This book did a good job trying to add some grey into what may be seen as black and white. I’m increasingly impressed with the author’s ability to work subtlety in the story.

Recommendation

If you’ve read this far, you have to see it through.

Background

Published in 2005, Dead Beat is the 7th book in The Dresden Files.

Zombies! Necromancy most foul and the legacy of the man who started both of the world wars.

My Thoughts

I hate zombies. Seriously, they are most boring and annoying of horror creatures and I’ve never understood why people are interested. However, the author did a great job in blending the different types of zombies and necromancy that the story was actually enjoyable.

Recommendation

Worth the time to read, not for the kids.

Background

Published in 2006, Blood Rites is the 6th book in The Dresden Files. This time the main fight is with the Black Court vampires and this time, Harry brings the fight to them. The reader learns more about the White Council and Harry has to deal with some hard truths about the only wizard who he ever really looked up to.

My Thoughts

This one wasn’t my favorite but it was still a good read. We learn more and more about Harry and his past and the characters are further developed. The author does a great job setting up larger story.

Recommendation

A good book and another link in the chain. Not for the kids.