Review by Booklist Review
*Starred Review* Harry Dresden's back for another adventure against forces far greater than himself business as usual for Chicago's favorite wizard. Except this time he has a bit of a handicap. He's dead, and he's been sent back to solve the mystery of his murder and make a last stab at saving the people he loves. His first stop is the household of a medium, Mortimer, who's none too fond of him. There are nasty spirits afoot, and Harry helps Mort's guardian spirit fight them off. In return, Mort reluctantly gives him an audience. Things are bad in Chicago, so bad that Murphy is working with Marcone. For various reasons, nobody wants to believe Harry's now a ghost, but Harry's cat, Mister, makes a compelling argument for the truth. Harry learns something about what's going on in ghostly Chicago and encounters an old enemy he barely managed to defeat once before before the proceedings come to a head in the worst place imaginable. As usual, Harry bumbles through some high-tension moments, managing to be extremely effective despite himself, then to almost fail before coming out in one damaged piece. Ghost Story is a high-octane addition to the series, and Butcher keeps pushing Harry to the edge in a way that makes the next volume something to anticipate eagerly. . High Demand Backstory: Butcher is the dean of contemporary urban fantasy and as such his new novel will be clamored for and should be in all SF/Fantasy collections.--Schroeder, Regin. Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Chicago wizard/detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has survived just about every kind of deadly attack: he's been stabbed, shot, burned, and even crushed. But in this 13th installment in Butcher's Dresden Files series, it looks as though Dresden's luck is about to run out when he finds himself struggling to battle evil forces from beyond the grave. John Glover delivers an entertaining reading. As Dresden, Glover is dark and brooding-but never laughably so-while his ghostly portrayal of the late Capt. Sir Stuart Winchester showcases significant range and ability. This rousing, memorable audiobook allows listeners to slip into a fantastic world where the dead struggle to communicate with a world that may have already forgotten them. A Roc hardcover. (Aug.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by Library Journal Review
Death won't stop Harry Dresden. In Changes, book 12 of Butcher's "Dresden Files" series, the title promised and Butcher produced. By the end, everything in Harry's world had changed, including his status as a living wizard of the White Council. Readers had a tease in the short story "Aftermath," from Side Jobs, showing that the denizens of Chicago's magical side would not give up on Harry or his work. Harry, now a ghost, is given the chance to go back to solve his own murder, and what follows is an intense ride through the true aftermath of his death. Butcher's attention to detail and description will bring new readers on board, while longtime fans will be surprised and elated to see what's in store for them now. Verdict This stunning, exciting series entry with its heart-stopping action will shock and thrill Butcher fans.-Stacey Rottiers Comfort, Dexter Dist. Lib., MI (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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