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Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)

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review by cpw1952. April 08, 2010

posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More

An enjoyable murder mystery that's difficult to classify!

Harry Dresden is a hapless, down on his luck wizard. In fact, he's the only licensed wizard in the Chicago phone book. Business isn't exactly brisk so from time to time he acts as a consultant with the Chicago Police Department when the cases drift out of the mundane and into the realm of the paranormal. When Karrin Murphy, one of Chicago's finest, is called upon to investigate a double murder in which the victim's hearts seem to have literally exploded out of their chests, she knew it was time … more

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Quick Tip by Improvbear. July 04, 2010

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A Quick Tip by Improvbear

Clever modernization of the "hard-boiled gumshoe" character, epitomized by Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Archie Goodwin... with the addition of wizardry! It's an oddly addictive combination that has resulted in a great many equally enjoyable sequels. The A&E series is very good (in my opinion); the books are a little darker, not quite as flashy. Excellent reading, even so!

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