Storm Front

Synopsis

'The Dresden Files is my favourite series ever' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind

***THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING SERIES***

Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard P.I.
Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in.

Harry's business as a private investigator has been quiet lately - so when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, he'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.
Magic - it can get a guy killed.

The first case file of Harry Dresden, private investigator and wizard, Storm Front is the first novel in the Sunday Times bestselling Dresden Files series, perfect for fans of Supernatural and urban fantasy fiction by authors such as Benedict Jacka and Ben Aaronovitch.

'Butcher's storytelling is satisfying on a level that's bone-deep'
io9

'One of the most reliable post-Buffy supernatural thriller series on offer'
Time Out

'Dresden has a vitality that few urban fantasy heroes can match'
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The Dresden Files novels begin with STORM FRONT, and continue with FOOL MOON, GRAVE PERIL, SUMMER KNIGHT, DEATH MASKS, BLOOD RITES, DEAD BEAT, PROVEN GUILTY, WHITE NIGHT, SMALL FAVOUR, TURN COAT, CHANGES, GHOST STORY, COLD DAYS and SKIN GAME.
For more of Harry Dresden's adventures, check out the Dresden Files short story collections SIDE JOBS and BRIEF CASES.

Summary

Chapter 1: Fool Moon

Harry Dresden, a private investigator specializing in the supernatural, is hired by a young woman named Susan Rodriguez to investigate the disappearance of her roommate, Molly Carpenter. Harry discovers that Molly is a werewolf, and that she has been kidnapped by a vampire named Bianca. Harry teams up with a vampire hunter named Michael Carpenter to rescue Molly.

Example:

Harry confronts Bianca, who reveals that she has turned Molly into a vampire. Harry and Michael fight their way through Bianca's vampire army and eventually defeat her. Harry uses his magic to cure Molly of vampirism, and she is reunited with her roommate.

Chapter 2: Grave Peril

Harry is hired by a local funeral home to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. He discovers that the deaths are being caused by a necromancer named Kemmler. Harry teams up with Michael Carpenter and a group of zombie knights to defeat Kemmler.

Example:

Harry and Michael confront Kemmler in his lair. Kemmler summons a horde of zombies to attack them. Harry uses his magic to create a powerful shield that protects him and his allies from the zombies. Michael uses his sword to kill Kemmler, and the necromancer's reign of terror is ended.

Chapter 3: Summer Knight

Harry is summoned to the Nevernever, a realm of magic and legend, by the Lady of the Lake. She tasks him with finding the Holy Grail. Harry travels through the Nevernever, encountering many strange and dangerous creatures. He eventually finds the Grail, but it is stolen by the Red King.

Example:

Harry travels to the Kingdom of Faerie, where he encounters the Red King. The Red King is a powerful sorcerer who has been using the Grail to maintain his power. Harry challenges the Red King to a duel, and the two men fight a fierce battle. Harry eventually defeats the Red King and recovers the Grail.

Chapter 4: Death Masks

Harry is hired by a group of vampires to investigate the murder of their leader. He discovers that the murder was committed by a group of rogue vampires led by a vampire named Mavra. Harry teams up with Michael Carpenter and a group of vampire hunters to defeat Mavra.

Example:

Harry and Michael confront Mavra in her lair. Mavra is a powerful vampire who has been using her powers to terrorize the city. Harry and Michael fight their way through Mavra's vampire army and eventually defeat her. Harry uses his magic to seal Mavra's coffin, and she is imprisoned for her crimes.

Chapter 5: Blood Rites

Harry is hired by a group of werewolves to investigate a series of murders committed by a rogue werewolf. He discovers that the werewolf is being controlled by a powerful sorcerer named Marcone. Harry teams up with Michael Carpenter and a group of werewolf hunters to defeat Marcone.

Example:

Harry and Michael confront Marcone in his lair. Marcone is a powerful sorcerer who has been using his magic to control werewolves. Harry and Michael fight their way through Marcone's werewolf army and eventually defeat him. Harry uses his magic to break Marcone's control over the werewolves, and Marcone is arrested by the police.