Dresden Files, Fool Moon - Book Two Of The Dresden Files

Chicago wird von einer Mordserie in Angst und Schrecken versetzt - alle vier Wochen, wenn der Vollmond fahl am Himmel steht, sterben in den Straßen der Stadt unzählige Menschen. Fallen sie einem Psychopathen zum Opfer? Einer Gang? Oder etwas ganz anderem? Harry Dresden, Privatermittler mit besonderen Fähigkeiten und Polizeiinformant wider Willen, wird schneller, als ihm lieb ist, in diesen dunklen Fall verwickelt. Immer wieder kreuzen dabei Männer und Frauen seinen Weg, die ein Geheimnis haben: Im Schutz der Dunkelheit verwandeln sie sich - und jagen ...

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One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves, (Cinescape) the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and nonstop fun. Fool Moon continues the adventures of Jim Butcher s most famous and infamous reluctant hero

You d think there d be a little more action for the only professional wizard listed in the Chicago phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn t been able to dredge up any kind of work: magical, mundane, or menial.

Just when it looks like he can t afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. There s a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene. Not to mention that the killing took place on the night of a full moon. Harry knows exactly where this case is headed. Take three guesses and the first two don t count...

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Praise for the Dresden Files

Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Philip Marlowe. Entertainment Weekly

Fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and Tanya Huff will love this series. Midwest Book Review

Superlative. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves. Cinescape

Butcher...spins an excellent noirish detective yarn in a well-crafted, supernaturally-charged setting. The supporting cast is again fantastic, and Harry s wit continues to fly in the face of a peril-fraught plot. Booklist (starred review)

What s not to like about this series?...It takes the best elements of urban fantasy, mixes it with some good old-fashioned noir mystery, tosses in a dash of romance and a lot of high-octane action, shakes, stirs, and serves. SF Site

A tricky plot complete with against-the-clock pacing, firefights, explosions, and plenty of magic. Longtime s eries fans as well as newcomers drawn by the SciFi Channel s TV series based on the novels should find this supernatural mystery a real winner. Library Journal

What would you get if you crossed Spenser with Merlin? Probably you would come up with someone very like Harry Dresden, wizard, tough guy and star of [the Dresden Files]. The Washington Times