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Storm Front by Jim Butcher. A martial arts enthusiast and a skilled equestrian rider, Jim lives in Missouri with his wife and son. Author Jim Butcher. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much.

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0451457811
ISBN-13
9780451457813
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1671302

Product Key Features

Book Title
Storm Front
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / Contemporary, Fantasy / Paranormal, Fantasy / Urban, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year
2000
Genre
Fiction
Author
Jim Butcher
Book Series
Dresden Files Ser.
Format
Uk- a Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
7 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
4.2 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-561988
Reviews
Praise for the Dresden Files "Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Philip Marlowe."-- Entertainment Weekly "Fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and Tanya Huff will love this series."-- Midwest Book Review "Superlative."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves."-- Cinescape "Butcher...spins an excellent noirish detective yarn in a well-crafted, supernaturally-charged setting. The supporting cast is again fantastic, and Harry's wit continues to fly in the face of a peril-fraught plot."-- Booklist (starred review) "What's not to like about this series'...It takes the best elements of urban fantasy, mixes it with some good old-fashioned noir mystery, tosses in a dash of romance and a lot of high-octane action, shakes, stirs, and serves."-- SF Site "A tricky plot complete with against-the-clock pacing, firefights, explosions, and plenty of magic. Longtime series fans as well as newcomers drawn by the SciFi Channel's TV series based on the novels should find this supernatural mystery a real winner."-- Library Journal "What would you get if you crossed Spenser with Merlin? Probably you would come up with someone very like Harry Dresden, wizard, tough guy and star of [the Dresden Files]."-- The Washington Times, Praise for the Dresden Files "Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Philip Marlowe."-- Entertainment Weekly "Fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and Tanya Huff will love this series."-- Midwest Book Review "Superlative."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves."-- Cinescape "Butcher...spins an excellent noirish detective yarn in a well-crafted, supernaturally-charged setting. The supporting cast is again fantastic, and Harry's wit continues to fly in the face of a peril-fraught plot."-- Booklist (starred review) "What's not to like about this series'...It takes the best elements of urban fantasy, mixes it with some good old-fashioned noir mystery, tosses in a dash of romance and a lot of high-octane action, shakes, stirs, and serves."-- SF Site "A tricky plot complete with against-the-clock pacing, firefights, explosions, and plenty of magic. Longtime series fans as well as newcomers drawn by the SciFi Channel's TV series based on the novels should find this supernatural mystery a real winner."-- Library Journal "What would you get if you crossed Spenser with Merlin? Probably you would come up with someone very like Harry Dresden, wizard, tough guy and star of [the Dresden Files]."-- The Washington Times
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
In the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series, Harry Dresden's investigation of a grisly double murder pulls him into the darkest depths of magical Chicago... As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things--and most of them don't play well with humans. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much. He also knows he's the best at what he does. Technically, he's the only at what he does. But even though Harry is the only game in town, business--to put it mildly--stinks. So when the Chicago P.D. bring him in to consult on a double homicide 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... "A great series--fast-paced, vividly realized and with a hero/narrator who's excellent company."-- Cinescape
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5 out of 5 stars
by lycadia21 Nov, 2006
A good series that keeps getting better!
These books were recommended to me by a friend and once I started reading them I was completely taken with the way the author handled the use of wizardry in modern Chicago and by the main character, Harry Dresden himself. Some of the secondary characters such as Bob the Skull are every bit as charming. Others have compared this to early books in the Anita Blake series and I agree, but I like them even more and unlike Anita, Harry has not lost his edge. I read all 7 books I could get hold of in a matter of perhaps a week and a half I was so enchanted. I particularly recommend this series to any fans of the old White Wolf World of Darkness games, not because of any real similarity of style but because it also handles concepts of Changelings, Vampires and Werewolves as well as wizards in the modern world in an interesting and balanced way. I'd also say many fans of sleuth stories or film noir might find it interesting to take a look, since there is some parallel in mood and method, I think. Some other reviewers have mentioned cliche usage and predictable characters and while I admit certain catchphrases are repeated from time to time and some less important characters sometimes have a stock feel, I didn't feel it was any more so then most popular fantasy fiction and much less so then most. Most impressively, as much as I enjoyed the first book, the rest of the series shows clear signs of growing literary skill and increasing character depth. The author himself has referred to his works as "popcorn", ie, fun entertainment not intended to be heavy literature but I have to say this is remarkably inventive, well-crafted and pleasantly addictive popcorn. I can only hope there will be many, many more Dresden Files for me to enjoy.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by brenred20 Nov, 2005
Wacky weather in Chicago brings more than just rain.
This is the first book of seven in a series about a detective named Harry Dresden. He also just happens to be a wizard. May sound strange, but I thought that particular aspect added a lot to the character. He is drawn into a situation of dramatic proportions and solves the case by the end of the book! This first book of the series takes more time to explain everything that has to do with Dresden and how he lives his daily life as a wizard in the real world set in Chicago. He loves Chicago and that's why he stays, but trouble calls him out consistantly. He gathers some friends that show up in later books so it's good to have read this one first, but not completely necessary. The author takes time in each book to explain a little so if one hasn't read this first book can catch on, but not enough to bore the readers that have been with Dresden since this first installment. I found the book a wonderful read and very intriguing. I enjoyed the characters and how the author sets everything up for the reader. Very informative!Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by dusty-beaver24 Aug, 2017
Author Jim Butcher
Butcher writes an interesting sci fi. Never a dull moment. Fast and fun with a bit of humour that some don't have. Enjoy
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5 out of 5 stars
by JhQKK9QVSju@Del...18 Dec, 2008
Storm Front
Harry Dresden is Chicago's only professional wizard. As you can guess, he doesn't get many serious calls. That's why he jumps at the opprotunity when his friend Murphey that works for the Chicago P.D. calls him in as a consultant on a strange murder case. A scared woman also purchases his services to help her find her husband. Little did he know that these cases would pit him against some of the most powerful enemies he has ever faced. Storm Front is an exciting, fast paced novel that is hard to put down. Dresden may be a powerful wizard but, he has all the human weaknesses and frailties. He makes for a wonderful partner through this wild story that is a mix between an adult Harry Potter and CSI. I highly recommend this book to all fantasy and mystery novel fans. It hooks you from the very begining and will leave you begging for the next installment.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by whodunit2u02 Oct, 2007
The Dresden files begins
I got started with the Dresden Files from the show, which has now been canceled but that's another story. I began reading the books because I enjoyed the characters in the show. The characters in the book are different but you can fit most of them easily into the books. The character of Dresden is just like the show and the actor was perfect. This first book is a lot of fun and a good read but it isn't as good as the ones that follow. It is very much like Harry Potter for adults. If you like Fantasy, Sci-Fi, horror, you'll probably enjoy this book. I have lent it to several people and they are all now hooked on the series. I look forward to each new book and they all started here. Read about the only registered Wizard in the US, living and working in Chicago, helping the police with the unusual items they have to handle. I think you'll get hooked too. Too bad Sci-Fi canceled the show.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by cougaress12 Nov, 2017
Fantastic Book!
These audiobook is part of the Dresden Files series and the book series just keeps getting better and better with each new installment. This particular audiobook has a great narrator, does multiple voices and does them well.
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5 out of 5 stars
by HAvfPj-qRBe@Del...08 Aug, 2006
STORM FRONT
Storm front is an outstanding start of a great magical series, by Jim Butcher. Harry, is a reluctant, but very talented wizard. He seems to get into all sorts of trouble, none of it his own doing. I love Laurell K. Hamilton, especially her first 8 and I was looking for something along that line-this is it! You grow to love Harry, a cross between 'MONK' and 'Buffy' very talented in their field, but reluctant to use their talents, and very unsure of themselves. The books are full of peril, mystic monsters, and fun!!Dyanne (owner) THE BOOK BARON'S COTTAGE
3 out of 5 stars
by Pjha6t8rRRK@Del...30 Sep, 2008
Storm Front by Jim Butcher (2000)
Storm Front by Jim Butcher is litte bit of average book. I will say when you reading this book, you gonna say to your selves: Haven´t I read this before? I will not tell so much about the story, for if I do, you will waisting money, no surprices att all! But the book is well written and a good story, litte to much like other books. I will a book shall have some wich is only this books who have... you know what I mean, but this not. No way I want to give this book more than average, and thats is for is so well written, only that. The story is for thin and the ending? to much like other books! Jan Bergstrand/Sweden
1 out of 5 stars
by jbay122010 Jun, 2008
Not for serious Christians
I picked up this book on a whim, seeing Jim Butcher's books all over the bookstands lately. The book had a fast pace and the author has a talent for writing hardboiled detective stories, but much of the subject matter was macabre. The book is immersed in the occult, and many scenes are grotesque and revolting. The overall framework is neopagan, where the use of the occult and witchcraft is commonplace and morally acceptable, and Judeao-Christian morality is ignorant for ever condemning it. This orientation, coupled with the main character's opposition to God, irritated me, and I eventually put the book down without finishing it. I don't plan on going back.
5 out of 5 stars
by blippp5507 Sep, 2021
My favorite series
The Dresden Files is my favorite fantasy series right now. I have read all 17 novels as well as the short stories. I purchased this book for my son, who is also enjoying the series so far.
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A good series that keeps getting better!

Wacky weather in Chicago brings more than just rain.

Author Jim Butcher

Storm Front

The Dresden files begins

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STORM FRONT

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