by Jim Butcher
First published 2018
Harry Dresden opens the Chicago phone book to find his name listed as the city's only practicing wizard. These collected stories follow Dresden and his allies as they confront supernatural threats throughout the Windy City. The wizard faces curses, handles jury duty in the supernatural community, investigates cold cases with paranormal elements, and encounters Bigfoot across multiple adventures. Dresden's cases range from protecting the innocent against magical dangers to navigating the complex politics of Chicago's hidden supernatural world. Each story reveals another facet of Dresden's ongoing battle against evil forces while showcasing his relationships with friends and allies who help him maintain the balance between the mortal and magical realms. The collection includes both previously published favorites and an original novella that expands Dresden's world with new challenges and revelations.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, supernatural, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Chicago
437 pages · Hardcover · Ace