In "Dead Beat," the seventh installment of 'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher, Harry Dresden, Chicago's only paranormal private eye, faces multiple challenges as he battles necromancers, undead armies, and a demon attempting to possess him. The stakes are raised as Harry is blackmailed, the war with the Red Court escalates, and a renegade group of necromancers aims for godhood. The book is filled with action, twists, and surprises, showcasing Harry's cleverness, determination, and crazy magic skills.
The plot of "Dead Beat" revolves around Harry Dresden's quest to prevent a trio of necromancers from gaining ultimate power by finding a special book that can call forth the dead on Halloween. With the help of new characters like Butters, a medical examiner, and a zombie T Rex, Harry faces overwhelming odds and challenging moral dilemmas while dealing with threats from various supernatural entities. The book combines elements of dark magic, zombies, and necromancy, creating a thrilling and suspenseful read for fans of the series.
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Content warnings include themes of violence, necromancy, dark magic, and scenes with zombies, which may not be suitable for all readers.
Has Romance?
There are romantic elements, particularly with Harry's feelings towards Karrin Murphy, adding some depth to his character.
From The Publisher:
"The wildest, strangest, best Dresden adventure to date…Butcher's blending of modern fantasy with classic noir sensibilities ensures that there's never a dull moment."-SF Site
Paranormal investigations are Harry Dresden's business and Chicago is his beat, as he tries to bring law and order to a world of wizards and monsters that exists alongside everyday life. And though most inhabitants of the Windy City don't believe in magic, the Special Investigations Department of the Chicago PD knows better.
Karrin Murphy is the head of S. I. and Harry's good friend. So when a killer vampire threatens to destroy Murphy's reputation unless Harry does her bidding, he has no choice. The vampire wants the Word of Kemmler (whatever that is) and all the power that comes with it. Now, Harry is in a race against time-and six merciless necromancers-to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead…
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7 comment(s)
Up until this point I kind of liked the series, but mostly I kept reading it because it was supposed to be so good. This book is where it actually gets good, this and the next 4 (that's how far I've read so far) are worth reading the first 6 for.
Polka never dies! I adored this entry because of the humor in the problem solving. It doesn't shy away from negativity but it doesn't come off as hopeless or angsty.
I always enjoy the Dresden Files books, and the series only gets better with each installment. These are like comfort food for me, so it’s nice to have another one to read now and then. I’ve definitely been taking my sweet time reading them, but they’re also fairly self-contained, so it’s not like I’m getting only part of a story. This installment introduces some new characters and puts Harry on a collision course with the wardens. He also rides a resurrected dinosaur to fight evil wizards, so it’s got a lot going for it.
Solo por la escena final ya merecería la pena leer la saga, y si encima el resto tienen buen nivel, para que hablar más.
This was an awesome addition to the Dresden files, James Marsters does such an amazing job creating such an amazing audible world with it’s many characters.
Murph missing from this book both made me sad and happy to not hear her believe that Harry was trying to cross her… lmao
Thomas, Mouse, and Butters are my new favorite characters. This quartet with Harry is a hilarious bunch. I did miss Mister this book though, The ransacking of Harry’s apartment left me wondering what happened to him during this time.
Angry and Don’t give a F Harry is in fact my very favorite thing to read, ahhhh I love it.
I'm clearly hooked on to these now
Once you learn to ignore the gratuitous description of every woman Dresden meets, you can actually enjoy these books
Another addition to the Dresden series and another great book by Butcher. This one is probably the darkest of all the books I have read in this series.
Harry is blackmailed by Mavra who wants him to find
Word of Kemmler, a book written by one of the most powerful and murderous necromancers in history. Unfortunately, three Kemmler's students are also looking for it. And each of them is really powerful. The whole thing quickly changes into a deadly threat to the city and it is Harry who has to stop it.
The whole story, even though very dark, is really entertaining. There are many unexpected twists and some witty dialogues that made me laugh a lot. There is no Murphy in this book, but the interaction between Harry and his brother as well as some other friends is totally sufficient.
I'm giving this one 4.5 star and look forward to read the next book.
What can you read after
Dead Beat?
About the Author:
A martial arts enthusiast whose résumé includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have…
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