Ghost Story

Ghost Story
Dresden Files #13
Jim Butcher

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.

For the first time in a long time I finished a book in one day. (There are minor spoilers for previous books in this blog post).


Yay me!


Unfortunately it means I am now probably going to have to wait something like 18 months for the next Dresden Files novel :( At least this book didn't end on the cliffhanger that Changes was.


Butcher continues his masterful job of building a world in which magic lives and breathes. The fallout from the destruction of the Red Court has caused as much upheaval in the world as the war they fought with the White Council. New dark forces are battling for the territory the red Court has left behind and Butcher weaves  intrigue and possibility onto this canvas with breathtaking excitement. Although I am getting a little tired of the endless battles - just a little.  


I'm not going to talk about the book - you get all you need to know about the plot from the blurb. What I love about Butcher's world is how real the magic feels. Its not unsubstantial, it is incredibly solid and I would dearly love to get my hands on his notes.


The Sidhe play a part again - namely Dresden's faerie godmother - and I am in awe at how he makes them so alien and so convincingly powerful.


I desperately want to play in Dresden's world lol.


So looking forward to the next book.