Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jim Butcher
Publisher: Roc
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  285 reviews
Sales Rank: 2131
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0451457811
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780451457813
ASIN: 0451457811
Publication Date: April 1, 2000
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Condition: Ex-library copy, has library stamps and stickers. Cover is laminated. Otherwise is in great condition
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Product Description
Harry Dresden--Wizard
Lost items found. Paranormal investigations.
Consulting. Advice. Reasonable rates.
No Love Potions, Endless Purses, Parties, or Other Entertainment. Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things--and most of them don't play too well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a--well, whatever. There's just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks. So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name. And that's when things start to get... interesting. Magic. It can get a guy killed.
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First time reading this author October 5, 2008
I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing this book but having a dry run from my favourite authors I thought I'd give Jim Butcher a try. I felt it was surprisingly high in emotional content for a male author (sorry I know that's a bit of a cliche), I was expecting much more action and less emoting. The result was a very satisfying read, I was able to understand the characters' motives and reactions and was able to become immersed in the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy and suspense.
Ripped through the pages... September 24, 2008
This was such a fun book. It is not perfect, however leaves you rooting for our protagonist, Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden.
This was such a fast read for me (I would rip through 20 pages and be like, OH WOW, what time is it?) My only complaint is the final chapter, an epilogue of sorts, that felt out of tone with the descriptive, beautiful language of the rest of the novel. It felt like it ramped up to a climax, delivered, but then fell off the cliff of story-telling. I wished I knew what happened to the people a little more (although there is book 2)
If you are looking for a great sci-fi story, including Vampires, Wizards, Demons, and talking skulls, this is a great book that will have you thinking and guessing right up until the end. You won't want to miss a single page of the action. So much fun. Enjoy!
Perfect? No. Incredibly enjoyable? Yes. September 23, 2008
I really enjoyed this read, and I would definately recomend this book. The positives are many - the book is at times funny, at times suspenseful, at times action filled. It is paced fairly quickly and is an easy read.
The central character, Harry Dresden, is well fleshed out by the time the book comes to a conclusion with many insights into a complex character, and yet much left unexplored for future novels.
There is also much that is unique and original, a particular favorite of mine being the 'spirit' that serves as sort of a computer database for him, and lives inside of an old skull.
The negatives? There are some. I won't give plot spoilers away, but it is not long before who the main bad guy is becomes quite apparent. This is compounded by the utter stupidity of Mr. Dresden in failing to realize this until the near end of the book, despite it's being obvious to any half-way clued in reader.
Also, some of the secondary characters are a little two-dimensional. There is definate hope of them being more fleshed out in future installments (which I will be begining as soon as I finish this write up for that matter). The fact that Dresden himself is fairly well fleshed out by the end leaves the hope and promise that this will happen soon for the leading secondary characters.
All-in-all then it was a very enjoyable read and one that should definately be picked up I would think.
 storm front review September 7, 2008
I was recomended this book on goodreads and Im very happy that I read this book! I now have a new favorite series I was totally engrossed from the 1st page I read it in one sitting loved it!I highly recommend this book to fantasy/horror/thriller readers it has a little of everything!
If you like wizards and alot of action with a humorus twist then pick up the 1st in the Dresden Files series and let Harry into your heart!
Surprisingly good August 31, 2008
I was apprehensive at first, several of my friends love this series but their descriptions didn't sound that appealing. They gave me the first copy and I must say that 1/4 of the way through the book I was totally hooked. Some parts of the mystery were a bit predictable, I figured out what was going on early in the story, but even still it was an entertaining and exciting ride all the way through. I quickly went out and bought the next 2 books in the series as soon as I finished.
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