In 'Proven Guilty', the eighth book in 'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher, readers follow Harry Dresden as he investigates black magic incidents in Chicago and delves into a mystery involving horror movie villains coming to life. Alongside dealing with the ongoing war between the White Council and the Red Court, Harry must also navigate complex relationships with his friends and allies, including the Carpenter family and his own inner demons. The book combines fast-paced action, intricate magical systems, and a touch of humor, all wrapped in a gripping urban fantasy narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
'Proven Guilty' showcases Jim Butcher's skill in crafting a compelling story filled with twists, character development, and new mysteries that deepen the overall series arc. Through engaging writing and vivid world-building, the book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of dark magic, offering readers a thrilling and immersive experience within the supernatural realm of Harry Dresden's adventures.
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Content warnings include themes of violence, murder, and dark magic, as well as references to teenage issues such as drug use and potential exploitation.
Has Romance?
Romantic tension exists between characters, notably between Harry Dresden and several female characters, but it is not the primary focus of the plot.
From The Publisher:
Wizard for hire Harry Dresden has to track down the things that go bump in the night in this novel in Jim Butcher's #1 New York Times bestselling series.
There's no love lost between Harry Dresden, the only wizard in the Chicago phone book, and the White Council of Wizards, who find him brash and undisciplined. But war with the vampires has thinned their ranks, so the Council has drafted Harry as a Warden and assigned him to look into rumors of black magic in the Windy City.
As Harry adjusts to his new role, another problem arrives in the form of the tattooed and pierced daughter of an old friend-all grown up and already in trouble. Her boyfriend is the only suspect in what looks like a supernatural assault straight out of a horror film. Malevolent entities that feed on fear are loose in Chicago, but it's all in a day's work for a wizard, his faithful dog, and a talking skull named Bob…
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Continuing my slow but steady progress on the Dresden Files books, which are always a good time and always marvelously narrated by James Marsters (except for the one temporarily released with another narrator until the fan outcry). This one introduces Molly Carpenter, Dresden’s apprentice, as a major character. I felt like Butcher engaged in a bit of unnecessary leering in Molly’s first character descriptions, but you could argue that they set up a plot development at the end of the book that defines clear boundaries and a line that Dresden will not cross with his new apprentice. That said, I wonder if he’d make the same creative choice today.
Otro de los que empiezan suave, pero con grandes escenas.
The best book in the entire Dresden files so far. The chills I had going through this book. Lots of funny quips and so much team work between Dresden and his mighty crew. Molly was one of my favorites from the carpenter family and I cannot wait to learn more about her story.
Fuck the Merlin. Now and forever lmao
The beginning of this story is rather slow, but I generally enjoyed it quite a lot. Maybe I was just in mood for something like this or maybe this addition to the Dresden series is one of the better ones because I find it somehow more interesting than the previous books.
I think that the whole story is not as dark as some other books in this series and I really like it. And still, the story is very eventful and with lot of action. The plot is complicated and well-developed.
I truly enjoyed this book and hope the next one will be as good.
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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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