Ghost Story is the 13th book in the Harry Dresden series. This is an odd book because Dresden, a Wizard and Private Investigator, wakes up at the beginning of the book as a ghost who can’t use his magical powers. Dresden nearly gets erased from Existence while he tries to figure out how being a ghost works. And, because of the events that led to Dresden transitioning to a ghostly state, he has to return to Earth to find out how it happened and why. If Dresden fails, three of his friends will be in danger.
At times, Ghost Story presents humorous situations as Dresden tries to communicate with his friends. But things turn serious as Dresden discovers a massive plot by supernatural forces to attack Chicago. And, one of Dresden’s old enemies returns to haunt him!
Clearly Jim Butcher was in the mood for a change-of-pace novel. In addition, Butcher provides more back story of how Harry Dresden became a Wizard which makes for compelling reading. GRADE: B
Once you catch up, you’ll have to read SIDE JOBS and BRIEF CASES, the two short story collections.
Jeff, I have SIDE JOBS and BRIEF CASES, but I’ll tackle them after I finish the Dresden novels.
I have no problem with supernatural forces attacking Chicago. Natural forces, either.
Bob, forces seem to be attacking Seattle and Portland, too.
Is there no end to the Butcher? Seems to go on and on…and on……….. . . . . . .
Rick, only three more Dresden novels to go!
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