The sub-title is, "A novel of the Dresden files," which makes this a continuation (the 14th) of Mr. Butcher's series about Chicago -based wizard, Harry Dresden.
When I wrote about Mr. Butcher's earlier book in this series I said I wouldn't bother reading the rest. But this was on the library shelf just at eye level and I'd forgotten about my earlier comments.
So the good news: well written, interesting, good plot. All said with the grain of salt that it is, after all, about a wizard for heaven's sake! There are weird books and then there's this one; weird with a splash of loony.
The bad news: for much of the book, the Harry Dresden is a wise cracking, obnoxious and annoying caricature. You know the type: the hero who has a smart ass comment about everything, especially when it is inappropriate and especially when it will lead to more trouble. It is this that I dislike about the novel. Although the character did get a bit better towards the end.
I'm reversing my earlier comment; I will continue to read this series. And I will continue to think of it as weird and loony.
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