Harry Dresden, the only wizard listed in the Chicago yellow pages, works as a consultant for the Special Investigations unit of the police department. In this installment, Lieutenant Karrin Murphy enlists his help to solve a series of brutal, ritualistic murders that coincide with the full moon. The investigation uncovers four distinct species of werewolves active in the city, ranging from cursed individuals to practitioners using enchanted belts. Dresden must navigate a landscape of internal police politics and supernatural territorial disputes to stop the carnage.
Readers of urban fantasy and noir detective fiction value this series for its logical approach to magic and gritty atmosphere. People read this story to see how a protagonist balances mundane survival, such as paying rent, with high-stakes combat against mythological threats. The audience gains a clear understanding of the hierarchy within a hidden magical society and the heavy physical cost of using sorcery. It provides a grounded look at how modern law enforcement and ancient folklore collide in a contemporary urban environment.
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
