Storm Front

Storm Front

Author: Jim Butcher

Synopsis: 

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 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 black 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.

My Thoughts: 

A wizard named Harry who battles dark magic. I know where this story’s going, except I didn’t.

The Dresden files follow the personal accounts of the wizard Harry (after Houdini) Blackstone Copperfield Dresden as he attempts to practice his craft in the city of Chicago for the benefit of those the system can’t help. All for a nominal fee of course.

Magic is dark and gritty fueled by passion and blood described in rich and visceral detail, the lure to take it too far intoxicatingly tempting.

Harry Dresden walks the edge of a razor blade balanced above a glass of lemonade as he openly admits his talents, yet hides the actual application from those around him. All the dark things that go bump in the night know who he is, what he is, and where he is, the only things keeping him alive are his wits and his magic.

Storm Front is a hardboiled crime noir detective story with a generous helping of humor set against a paranormal background. It does not aspire to be life-changing or profound. All it does is take you on a fun and exciting ride.