Storm Front

Storm Front 

By Jim Butcher

I have to say, the whole Dresden Files series is just... just awesome.  I can't do it any justice trying to describe the plot or the characters.  There's just no way.  So I can only say that you should get your butt off the computer and go pick up the first book: Storm Front.


In an attempt to at least give you a little hint at what this whole series is about... I have sought the wise words of people better than myself.  (Jim Butcher's very own website) in an effort to not totally ruin this amazing book for you:
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HARRY DRESDEN — WIZARD

Lost Items Found. Paranormal Investigations.

Consulting. Advice. Reasonable Rates.

No Love Potions, Endless Purses, Parties or Other Entertainment

The Dresden Files are set in a “alternate” Chicago where magic is real, but only a few actually believe in it; it’s a first-person tale told by an irascible wizard named Harry Dresden, who regularly gives the magical establishment indigestion — and the police, the same. Take Sam Spade, your Average Joe Underdog Action Star, and toss in some spellcraft, and you get Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. Heck of a guy.
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And that's an understatement.  This whole series is flippin' amazing.  Just read it.  Trust me.
Mr. Butcher's website also has the first few chapters of each book available if you're curious and want to see if you'd like this series (who wouldn't like it?).  Here's a link to the first few chapters from Storm Front, the first book in the series:
Storm Front sample chapters