Any good books like the dresden files, alex verus or the. Sandman slim novels by richard kadrey and dresden files books by jim butcher. I found i actually thoroughly enjoyed the first book and am looking forward to the rest. Its focused much more on character development, its. Over the course of the dresden files series there has been fifteen novels released to date. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts investigations into supernatural disturbances in modernday chicago. If you like the dresden files by jim butcher, then you. Consulting wizard harry dresden is headed back to tv. Felt like reading a book version of a tv show on the cw network. Used all the time, it is just tiring and i could not make it to the end of a single show. Chicago wizard harry dresden returns for more magical mayhem in peace talks, the latest in fantasy author jim butchers dresden files series, which marks its 20th anniversary this year. Its one of the most wellknown, wellloved series running, and for damn good reasons. This fantasy tale encompasses 10 stories, with each.
When the supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities, harry dresden, chicagos only professional wizard, joins the white councils security team to make sure the talks stay civil. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts. Mar 10, 2020 mike continues his journey through the nevernever with harry dresden in his sixth adventure, blood rites. The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The book series by jim butcher kickedoff in 2000 with storm front. Its focused much more on character development, its more realistic, dialogue is way better. The first book is armageddon bound and its called the demon squad series. Felix castor is an exorcist, who also consults with the. The dresden files is a series of fantasymystery novels by american novelist jim butcher.
Butcher wrote the first dresden book for a writing class. Magic is very real in the dresden files, so readers who enjoy topics such as werewolves, vampires, spirits. Dresden lives in a world where magic and supernatural creatures exist. The dresden files were to be the first books that jim butcher was to have published, with storm front being released on the first of april, 2000. The first two are generally considered the worst books, but even then they are still excellent. The jim butcher books in order take us to the words of harry dresden in his dresden files, the people of alera in his codex alera stories, and to his new series, the cinder spires started in 2015. I really think dresden files has a lot better plot set ups then most of those shows.
If several similar results are shown, click the highest one. The iron druid chronicles, by kevin hearne, are a good choice. Try the rivers of london series by ben aaranovitch its about a police officer in the met who stumbles upon the supernatural. Weve compiled a list of fantastic otherworldly books like the dresden files series. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. Jim butcher started this series in 2000 with storm front and has continued writing about a book per year in this series ever since. Snow like ashes series 18 laws of magic 18 zoombie blondes 18 1q84 18 talon. Someone at scifi doesnt like wellmade shows and dresden files is the latest victim. It was picked up by sky one in the uk and began airing on february 14, 2007. For old hands in the harryverse such as myself and countless other fanatics, though, some are pretty cool. While in a way his series have a chosen one, they tend to be accidental antichrists rather than heros. Jim butcher releases new trailer and first chapter for peace. They follow a magic user who wins with trickery and sheer balls, who frequently has no clue what the hell is going on, is constantly fighting things way out of their league, and has a.
And people who havent read jim butchers dresden files books, in which case, get thee hence to a bookstore. The dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. I have read all the jim butcher books so far and while the new cinder spires is great as well, i still love harry dresden. Here are four urban fantasy series worth checking out. Since the series is so freaking long, ill divide it int.
There is a backstory to this series that is filled in slowly, book by book, helping the reader to appreciate harrys unique position in the universe. Harry dresden is the central character in the book series, which narrates his investigation of the supernatural. The guy is an underdog and kinda at the mercy of many others. Jun 15, 2012 tim marquitz has an amazing series thats like a mix of harry dresden and the movie constantine.
The dresden files is a jim butchers 15 novels series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and the only one wizard p. Butcher keeps upping the stakes, pitting harry against enemies new and old while trying to maintain a delicate web of alliances. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The dresden files are jim butchers first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p.
Books like the dresden files similar recommendations. Plus the way the dresdens character is set up makes it really easy for hour long shows. Jim butcher releases new trailer and first chapter for. The hollows series authored by kim harrison, which revolves around supernatural creatures just as depicted in dresden files series and secret history series a sciencefantasy fiction series written by simon r. And that series by harry connolly, from reading the description, doesnt seem great either. It premiered january 21, 2007, on the sci fi channel in the united states and on space in canada. This show crossed them both perfectly and offered an interesting. Fox21 television studios has optioned the rights to the dresden files, the longrunning new york times bestselling series of contemporary fantasy novels.
Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. The best urban fantasy series that most everyone who likes dresden also likes is the hollows by kim harrison, in. Crane im starting with crane because im going in alphabetical order, but he should. Published in 2000 by roc books, jim butchers first novel in the dresden series introduces the enigmatic hero of the story, harry dresden, as a savvy wizard in chicago struggling to make ends meet as a less than successful private eye. Jul 20, 2016 im currently on book 3, and there was an exchange between the main character and jesus christ, and it was hilarious. Fox21 television studios is developing author jim butchers contemporary fantasy novels the dresden files. I recommend kj parker recently unveiled as a tom holt. I was introduced to urban fantasy by the dresden files if you havent read it, you really should, but most of the other titles ive tried are more like romance novels with fantasy creatures. To say shannara is a series of books is like saying the olympics are a sporting event.
If you dare to venture into the literary worlds of fantasy and the supernatural, youll probably find the works of jim butcher. The dresden files tv series 2007 the dresden files tv. Its like an english version of the dresden files, the fifth book is coming out quite soon and i honestly cant wait. Coming july 14th in hardcover, ebook, and audio formats from penguin random house. Deadline reports fox21 television studios is working to turn the dresden files into yet another tv show. If you have any recommendations along the lines of the dresden files or iron druid, feel free to let me know. I got through the first book grudgingly and bailed during the second. First book was published in 2000 and the last novel was released in 2014 followed by a number of short stories. There are currently fifteen books in this magical urban fantasy series, which started in the year 2000. If you love the dresden files, youll love galleywampus. He is the author of the dresden files and codex alera series. If you want something dark, and fed up but funny, try richard kadreys sandman slim series. The dresden files, a contemporary fantasymystery novel series written by american author jim butcher, features a wide cast of characters.
The girl in the box series and the out of the box series by robert j. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. Tim marquitz has an amazing series thats like a mix of harry dresden and the movie constantine. Burned is the seventh book in the alex verus series. The only one to match tastes across all categories to give you exactly what youve been missing out on. Jan 27, 2016 i recommend kj parker recently unveiled as a tom holt. I can second hobbits recommendation of mln hanoverdaniel abrahams black suns daughter series starting with unclean spirits. It starts off very good, and just gets better from there. Jul 01, 2018 if you love the dresden files if you, like me, are a rabid dresden files fan eagerly awaiting peace talks you may be looking for other books to pass the time or fill the void. This is just one example of touches that i secondguessed in the beginning and have changed my mind about. Apr, 2020 harry dresden lives in our ordinary world, but has access to a magical realm inhabited by creatures with powers beyond our understanding.
Alex is a diviner, and the council of mages arent his biggest fan. The dresden files fantasy novels optioned by fox21 tv. If you like storm front, then these similar books, movies, tv shows and anime recommendations might interest you. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Jun 27, 2016 the dresden files book series is about a wizard detective who solves magic crimes in modern day chicago. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.
Dresden series are action oriented and can be epic at times, but those books are also very inconsistent. The first book, the aeronauts windlass, has been released, and more will come after. What books should i read after finishing dresden files. There was so much about the dresden files that appealed to me. The dresden files has 33 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Assuming youve done this already, the dresden files rpg is the perfect solution to the eternal wait for the next book in the series. If you love author jim butcher, youve come to the right place. The book series was also made into a liveaction television series which ran in 2007.
The dresden files audiobooks listen to the full series. Magic is very real in the dresden files, so readers who enjoy topics such as werewolves, vampires, spirits, demons and other supernatural phenomena will be interested in the subject matter. The dresden files will be one of the best tv series ever produced if the quality, complexity and chemistry continue to improve as year one ends and the series moves into another year of episodes. Listen to the complete the dresden files book series.
We debated long over what we should say in regards to this novel, and more importantly, this series. Jims next project will be steampunk series called the cinder spires. You can find out more about the dresden files from the books menu seen at the top of the page. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. Order of jim butcher books jim butcher is an american author who is best known for his fantasy and scifi novels. After alex pushed their buttons one too many times, one of the mages wants him dead. I like noirish detective stuff and fantasy fiction. The camera is handheld 100% of the time, a technique that is very powerful, but only if used appropriately. Come and rediscover your favorite shows with fellow fans.
Dresden files is yet another victim of the scifi treatment. With shows airing now like lost girl and continuum, cw playing all the vampire movies, the dresden files would have had a better fighting chance. It isnt that similar to the dresden files, i think. The website io9 released the exclusive trailer for peace talks, the 16th book in jim butchers dresden files series, on march 24. If cold days is the first dresden files novel youre contemplating buying, feel free, but make sure you buy all the other books in the series and read them first, or much of the humour and all the reveals will be lost on you. I cant give one thats in every way like the dresden books theyre among my favorites. Jim butchers take on contemporary urban fantasy is told from the perspective of its titular character, harry dresden, a wisecracking private investigator who gets.
Storm front, full moon, grave peril, summer knight, death masks, blood rites, dead beat, proven guilty, white night, small favor, turn coat, changes, jim butcher on. The only one to match tastes across all categories to give you exactly what youve been. They also had the first chapter of peace talks for fans to read. White knight here, the dresden files is really hitting its stride, to the point that this truly ripping good adventure can almost be excused as just another solid entry in what has become an iconic series. As as investigator, dresden takes on cases for human and nonhuman clients. Apr 19, 2010 depending on how particular you are and what part of dresden you like, yes. The monster hunter international books have some of the same humor and action and i like them, but they may or may not appeal to you.
See the complete the dresden files series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I had heard a lot about the dresden files, it was highly recommended to me by my friends with the advice that it may be slow to start but the series pays off in the long term. He is best known for the dresden files series, which features a private investigatorwizard who patrols the streets of modernday chicago. Some you just cant put down, others are filled with inconsequential action sequences. In terms of dark fantasy with a satiric touch, they are my absolute favourites. The hollows series authored by kim harrison, which revolves around supernatural creatures just as depicted in dresden files series and secret history series. Readers of dresden files series by jim butcher also love reading. Dresden files by jim butcher by felix the fox assaph mehr on june 6, 2018 october 29, 2018 ive previously read the first 3 volumes in the dresden files, then let it lapse for a while. The series features harry dresden, a wizardprivate investigator who looks into strange events that occur in chicago. Harry dresden has had worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film.
The dresden files is a canadianamerican television series based on the fantasy book series of the same name by jim butcher. The dresden files by jim butcher a synopsis storm front book 1 released 42000 harry dresden is the best at what he does. Any good books like the dresden files, alex verus or the iron druid. The dresden files tv series in the works based on jim. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Harry dresden is back and ready for action, in the new entry in the numberone new york times bestselling dresden files. Jim butcher has crafted a version of chicago that is rife with magic and verisimilitude. Ill elaborate further for the few of you who read that first sentence and didnt immediately buy a million copies. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
Jim butcher the dresden files series book 11 turn coat audiobook part 3 by boris jack. Wrong combo of story and narrator i wanted to like the main character, harry dresden, and the story, especially given that this book was highly rated when i came across it, and the concept of a modernday wizard detective as dresden is holds good entertainment potential for me. The dresden files is the immensely popular fantasy series from bestselling author jim butcher. Jim butcher is the man behind the dresden files series a mysteryfantasy combo.
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