β Scribed by Butcher, Jim
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Jim Butcherβs breakthrough #1 New York Times bestseller starring Chicagoβs only professional wizard, Harry Dresden.
When it comes to the magical ruling body known as the White Council, Harry is thought of as either a black sheep or a sacrificial lamb. And none hold him in more disdain than Morgan, a veteran Warden with a grudge against anyone who bends the rules. But now, Morgan is in trouble. Heβs been accused of cold-blooded murderβa crime with only one, final punishment.
Heβs on the run, wanting his name cleared, and he needs someone with a knack for backing the underdog. So itβs up to Harry to uncover a traitor within the Council, keep Morgan under wraps, and avoid coming under scrutiny himself. And a single mistake may cost someone his head.
Someone like Harry...
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The search for a traitor in the highest circles of power forms the main plot thread of Butcher's 11th hard-boiled fantasy novel featuring Chicago's wizard detective Harry Dresden (last seen in 2008's Small Favor). Harry, a warden of the magic-governing White Council, finds himself in an unusual position when Morgan, his fellow warden and frequent antagonist, asks for his help. One of the White Council's leaders has been murdered, and Morgan was found at the scene of the crime holding the murder weapon. If he has been framed, then another senior wizard is behind the killing and may be trying to destroy the council entirely. Aided by werewolf and vampire allies, Dresden investigates with his trademark sardonic noir flair. Despite the sprawling plot, both fans and newcomers will get into the fast-paced action. (Apr.)
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When fans of the immensely popular Dresden Files series last left the urban wizard in Small Favor , he was dealing with the aftermath of an adventure that might have left his best friend's life and family in danger. But Harry is back in fine form in his 11th outing, which begins with another, extremely unexpected White Council Warden begging for sanctuary at Harry's place and ends with several frightening revelations. Once again, Butcher's urban fantasy features excellent, irreverent humor, the return of favorite characters, and new challenges from unexpected foes. Harry's cop friend, the tiny but fierce Murphy, sticks by his side here, as do the werewolves Harry befriended in 2001's Fool Moon. Longtime readers will not be disappointed. Recommended for public libraries collecting the series; this is also a great book to plunge newbies into the dark, magical side of Chicago.βStacey Rottiers, Warren Civic Ctr. Lib., MI
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: **The new novel in the hit *New York Times* bestselling Dresden Files series.** The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Counciland theres only one, final punishment for that crime. Hes on the run, wants his name cleared, and needs someone with
EDITORIAL REVIEW: \*\*The new novel in the hit \*New York Times\* bestselling Dresden Files series.\*\* The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Counciland theres only one, final punishment for that crime. Hes on the run, wants his name cleared,
EDITORIAL REVIEW: \*\*The new novel in the hit \*New York Times\* bestselling Dresden Files series.\*\* The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Counciland theres only one, final punishment for that crime. Hes on the run, wants his name cleared,
EDITORIAL REVIEW: **The new novel in the hit *New York Times* bestselling Dresden Files series.** The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Counciland theres only one, final punishment for that crime. Hes on the run, wants his name cleared, and needs someone with
EDITORIAL REVIEW: \*\*The new novel in the hit \*New York Times\* bestselling Dresden Files series.\*\* The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Counciland theres only one, final punishment for that crime. Hes on the run, wants his name cleared, and
EDITORIAL REVIEW: \*\*The new novel in the hit \*New York Times\* bestselling Dresden Files series.\*\* The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason against the Wizards of the White Counciland theres only one, final punishment for that crime. Hes on the run, wants his name cleared,