When I picked up the first book "Storm Front" I expected it to be a decent read. I watched the TV series and enjoyed the only season they gave us. It was on my list of shows they should have continued. However, as I read the book I was blown away. Suddenly, I was glad the TV show didn't continue.
When I entered the world of Harry Dresden it felt like entering an old detective novel. An average, if a bit grumpy, man looking for another job to pay the bills and feed his cat. Yet, Harry Dresden is more than that. He is a wizard and an extremely powerful one at that. Not to mention his near constant wise cracks and inability to back down gets him into lots of trouble at breakneck speed.
The story catches you from the beginning, with the lure of a murder mystery, and magic to sate your imagination. Never has a story not only put me on the edge of my seat, but Harry's humor had me laughing throughout the ride. Jim Butcher paints clear scenes and detailed explanations of his magical world. He explained magic without be ambiguous, or confusing you with too much at once. Well written and cleverly played out, Butcher quickly put himself to my top five favorite authors with this series. His take on modern fantasy is amazing. You will not get bored with this series. Butcher ups his game every book, with more daunting odds for Harry to overcome.
I would recommend this series to anyone sixteen and up. It is more adult and progressively gets darker every book. However, the risk is well worth the reward.
To sate your latest craving for magic and mystery, just look up Harry Dresden. He's in the book.
