For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, 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 black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name.
It was a fantastic read. Investigation and magic with a little bit of wickedness to hit the spot
2017-02-02
Entertaining
Good book. Enough to be interested in next book. Thanks Jim
2015-06-25
Overall, really good
I found the overall book really good! There were some parts that seemed really predictable and the writing style isn't my preference but the book was really good, I can't wait to get into the next one.
2015-06-13
New fan
Loved it! Looking forward to the rest in the series!
2014-08-25
Book #1
Good first book in the series. Makes me want to read the next one.
2014-07-01
Fast and entertaining, but not the best book I have read
I had just finished reading a grueling novel and needed something fast, 'light', and entertaining to get back into reading. The Dresden Files book one was just what I needed.
The writing style is casual and very easy to follow. The story was entertaining but fairly obvious from the start. It was a good introduction to the world of Harry Dresden and sorcery. I will definitely read more of this series but only after the prices drop significantly since I was able to read this one so fast.
Definitely a GoodRead!
2013-03-10
Easy read
Just the kind of book you need when you're looking to escape for a while. Great characters, images and creatures. Look forward to reading the rest of this series.
2012-07-29
More than a good read!
Let me start by saying this: When for a purpose outside my own, I hate reading. However, on my own will and accord, I really enjoy it!
This book....this wonderful, wonderful book made me love reading even more! It was one of those books that you don't want to put down! I've been reading at home, during school, and even at work (but don't tell anyone). I've been rolling around and creating a world of my own and have been preparing to write it, & this book gave me the extra step an more of a hype to get started right away! :)
Loved this book! Look forward to reading the others! Oh thank god there are more of them!!!
Thank You Jim!
2012-06-13
Storm Front
Throughly enjoyed the read.
2012-01-27
Masterpiece.
This book is a good enough reason why they should bring back the show, only it should be done exactly like Tru Blood. Imagine the fun that would be like.
2012-01-07
Storm Front
Loved the TV series. Book is just as good.
2011-09-17
Storm Front
I was at a point that I didn't want to read for leisure as I once used to. I have been trying to get my degree and got so tired of reading because of all the reading I had to do from textbooks. This book has changed that. This is a very easy read, holds your interest to the point of not wanting to put the book down. I have read this book in about a week. It used to take me forever to read any book. Very, very impressed and excited to start the next one in the series. I highly recommend this book. I am told by several close friends that each book gets better. Jim Butcher has broken the lock on the door that has kept me from wanting to read for leisure. Thank you very much Jim Butcher.
2011-08-31
Good, Fun Read
This book kicks of the Dresden Files series, and does a reasonably good job getting the reader to like Harry Dresden, the series' main character. The books plot is decent, and the characters, while not particularly deep, are decent. Some of the events in the book seem kind of scattered, and there are a few gaps in logic, but overall I found the book well worth reading.
2011-08-16
Brilliant, full of roguish charm.
I was loathe to come anywhere near this series due to it's television syndication. I am delighted to say that I was completely taken aback by the clever characters and completely sucked in by the rough knight in tarnished armor Harry Dresden is. His self-depreciation and stubborn sense of honor makes him a wayward hero I will enjoy reading about for many books to come. If you like this, look up Glen Cook's P.I. Novels. You won't be disappointed in those either.
2010-10-28
Holmes gets a wand.
"Storm Front" is an excellent read for anyone who likes a good mystery/adventure. Dresden plays the perfect surly detective of the netherworld. The book is smartly written with all kinds of creativity. Butcher takes a different look at Magic (this is not a grown up Harry Potter), but it works. This Harry is a sarcastic realist who you like as soon as you are introduced to him, and his story keeps your attention through every page.
2010-08-27
So Fun!
I loved this book! Harry's got a great way of describing his situations that you want to crack up although you know he's in danger. I'm off to the next book.
2010-07-09
Very good so far
I am on page one fourth two of my paperback copy and I am loving this series!
2010-07-05
Interesting!
Good start to a series. Wish It would have had more of the major storyline that spans the entire series, but it has more than enough for me to gladly continue!
2010-05-04
Do it
If you are thinking about reading the Dresden Files STOP!!!
That thinking would be better spent reading this series which has become my favorite book series. You have to give Butcher a but of slack for the first few books in this series as they were the first books he had ever written. That is not to say however that even the first few books aren't wonderful pieces of literature. Jim Butcher is truly a master author and both of his series (which I read all of at least twice a year) have given much pleasure in my life.
In short stop thinking about reading these books and just do it!!!