by Jim Butcher
First published 2005
Wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden is yanked back into the supernatural world when a string of grisly, full-moon murders shakes Chicago. Teaming up with reluctant cops, Harry must navigate a tangled web of werewolves, FBI agents, and dark sorcery to stop the bloodshed before the next fateful lunar phase. With time running out and old enemies circling, Harry faces a choice: embrace the darkness or watch the city he loves be torn apart.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, action, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Chicago, Illinois
Period: Present Day
391 pages · Paperback · Orbit