Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in Chicago, navigates a year of recovery and political maneuvering following the catastrophic battle that leveled parts of his city. Under the strict mandates of the supernatural Accords, Harry must manage a forced year-long engagement to Lara Raith, the lethal Queen of the White Court vampires. This timeline requires him to survive twelve months of assassination attempts and monster attacks while attempting to repair his fractured community and reconcile with his role as the Winter Knight. The narrative details his efforts to protect his daughter and secure his territory against rising threats.
Readers of urban fantasy and the Dresden Files series follow this installment to see how a protagonist manages long-term domestic and political consequences after intense physical conflict. It appeals to those interested in the logistical and personal fallout of heavy combat within a magical setting. The audience gains a detailed look at supernatural diplomacy and the specific ways a marginalized magic user maintains control over his life when powerful factions dictate his future. It provides a bridge between large-scale war and the reorganization of magical society.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Publisher
- Ace
- ISBN
- 9780593199350
- Language
- EN
