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by Jim Butcher (Author) "There are reasons I hate to drive fast ..." (more)
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Wizard Harry Dresden stars in the third installment of the Dresden Files (following Fool Moon), a haunting, fantastical novel that begins almost as innocently as those of another famous literary wizard named Harry. In the opening scene, Dresden and his knight friend, Michael, battle the ghost of a woman who is terrorizing a local hospital's maternity ward. From there, the novel quickly evolves into an unorthodox tale spiced with sexual innuendo and subtle humor (Dresden carries his ghost-hunting gear in an old Scooby-Doo lunch box). Due to the weakened barrier between the spirit world which Butcher refers to as "the nevernever" and the actual world, obsessive and violent ghosts are on the loose in modern-day Chicago, and they seem to be targeting Dresden and Michael. Horny vampires and possessive demons join the mix as Dresden journeys into the spirit world to hunt down the villains who are terrorizing him and his friends. Butcher narrates Dresden's story in the first person, which limits the amount of detail he can inject into the lives of his secondary characters. Despite this narrow point of view, Butcher successfully lends human dimensions to vampires and spirits through his vivid descriptions and colloquial dialogue. (Sept.)Forecast: A vivid cover showing glowing barbed wire wrapped around a pair of cemetery gates is misleading as is a cover quote appealing to fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and Tanya Huff but it will catch the browser's eye. This over-the-top tale is more likely to entertain young adult readers than fans of the aforementioned authors.

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Called to Cook County hospital to deal with an enraged ghost, Harry Dresden, Chicago's resident wizard, is puzzled and disturbed not by the ghost's wrath but by the fact that someone had cast a torture spell on it, goading it into action. Harry's disturbance increases when he discovers that the same spell has been cast on one of his friends. Harry begins to realize that he and his friends may be targets of a vengeful spirit, and as he desperately tries to discover which of his many enemies has it in for him, his friends are attacked one by one. The spirit, whom Harry refers to as the Nightmare, continues to torment Harry's friends until he manages to cast a spell preventing it from harming anyone else until it kills him, which leads to a showdown that Harry might not survive. Harry is a likable protagonist with more than his share of troubles, and Grave Peril will keep readers turning the pages to find out how he overcomes them. Kristine Huntley
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gravely good, Jun 6 2009
By E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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After two good-but-not-great urban fantasies, the Dresden Files suddenly rockets into the "great" category with its third. "Grave Peril" sees Jim Butcher radically change his now-bestselling series into a far more complex and tragic affair, as well as introducing a slew of likable new characters and a long-ranging arc that promises to be very nasty for our wizardly hero.

Harry and Knight of the Cross Michael Carpenter (a sort of knight working directly for God and the angels, with a sacred sword) are working hard to exorcise a sudden surge of violent ghosts -- even taking a trip into the Nevernever, where an old enemy is waiting for Harry. They're being stirred up by a particularly evil spirit called the Nightmare, who is targeting people near Harry. Oh yeah, and he's been "invited" to a vampire ball and his amoral fairy godmother (no, really) wants an old debt repaid.

But the situation becomes far more grim when Harry discovers that it's not just one enemy but many that are conspiring against him -- evil ghosts, malevolent vampires, and the Leanansidhe. Cornered on every side and with a bunch of innocent people threatened (including Michael's newborn son), Harry is faced with a terrible choice that has no good outcomes. And he might lose the person he loves best in the process...

"Grave Peril" is the point when the entire Dresden Files series blossoms like a black rose. The relatively simple storylines of the first two books abruptly give way to a complex tangle of intertwined enemies, conspiracies and magical creatures (ranging from fae to vampires). And rather than a standalone mystery/fantasy, this book is the start of a massive arc that promises to span the entire Dresden Files series.

Butcher's writing has matured as well, becoming a more polished brand of hard-boiled fantasy noir with some nasty stark details (such as barbed wire on the soul. Lots of snappy dialogue ("Vampires on a diet?" "Yeah. Make hers a Blood Lite"), sudden plot twists and detailed explorations of a nighttime world. But no matter how dark and bleak the book becomes, Butcher still manages some funny quirky moments (such as Harry attending a vampire ball in a cheap vampire costume).

And having also introduced multiple kinds of werewolf, Butcher does the same for other supernaturals here. There's the undead Black Court vampires, the alluring incubi of the White Court, and one of the more powerful and frightening Fae.

And poor Harry has a pretty rough time in this novel: chased by a sociopathic faery and a vengeful ghost, vampires intent on taking him out, locked in a dungeon with a crazy woman, and he suffers a terrible loss that upturns his entire life. Even worse, the poor guy is obviously going to feel pretty guilty about what happens to people close to him.

Butcher also introduces a bunch of new characters -- the pious and righteous Knight Michael, who seems to be one of the few people to gain Harry's deep respect; the lovable and sexy White Court vampire Thomas Raith; and the kindly old Catholic priest Father Forthill ("I've never had anyone ask me to bless a five-gallon drum into holy water before, Mr. Dresden"). Not to mention Lea, who promises to cause more trouble in future.

"Grave Peril" is the point when Jim Butcher's considerable talents began to fully bloom, in an urban fantasy full of grimy horror, tragedy and wit. Definitely a must-read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, refreshing style on this genre., Mar 29 2009
By Andrew Krose "akrose" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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What needs to be said? Jim Butcher has nailed this genre down and I am very addicted to his Dresden series. 'Nuff said.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It keeps better and better, Jun 28 2004
By Maximira C. Carvalho (Brasília, DF Brazil) - See all my reviews
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Yes, I am a fan now. I am completely in love. Jim Butcher is now my favourite writer and Harry Dresden is now my favourite character ever. The story is darker than the previous ones and it was equally well writen. Harry Dresden show more about himself. The way he deals with him own fear is a kind of example to everyone. Perfect, that's all I can say.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It just keeps getting better
If you want to know how I feel about this series as a whole, check out my other reviews. This installment, however, Butcher seems to have hit his stride. Read more
Published on May 7 2004 by Marcus Bailey

5.0 out of 5 stars The best yet
'Grave Peril' is definitly the most entertaining installment of the 'Dresden Files' series so far. We learn more about Harry, and Butcher brings in a strong cast of new and... Read more
Published on April 25 2004 by Mystery Lover

4.0 out of 5 stars Butcher Hits His Stride
The first was a great introduction, the second was an enjoyable read, but with Book 3 Butcher's Dresden Files really take off. Read more
Published on Feb 25 2004 by Ashley Lambert-Maberly

4.0 out of 5 stars A spooky--and I mean spooky--continuation of the series
If you've read the previous installments of the Harry Dresden series--and if you haven't, I'd start at the beginning, with Storm Front--you'll know that Harry Dresden, Chicago's... Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003 by David Kudler

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent third installment
Grave Peril, the third in a series that now includes the latest fifth installment(Death Masks), is quite possibly the most well written of the series so far. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2003 by Danielle

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of series!
The entire series of Dresden books are just fun, fast, and wonderful. Grave Peril is particularly intricately woven, and a bit more serious than some of the others. Read more
Published on May 19 2003 by ashjmfan

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dresden series is addictive!
Of the 4 Dresden books currently available (with another due out in September), this one is my favorite. Read more
Published on May 19 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Ghosts and vampires in Chicago and only one can stop them...
Jim Butcher definitely raises the bar with "Grave Peril," the third installment of "The Dresden Files. Read more
Published on May 3 2003 by Jack Fitzgerald

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful! Best yet in the series
With "Grave Peril", Butcher's style seems to be gaining momentum. The rapid pacing, tongue-in-cheek cliff-hangers, and over-the-top humor strongly invoke Harry... Read more
Published on Dec 30 2002 by Mark Cederholm

2.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but Butcher REALLY needs to visit Chicago....
This would be a far better book if I had never lived in Chicago. But I did live in Chicago for a few years -- long enough to recognize MANY inaccuracies in Butcher's geography of... Read more
Published on Dec 2 2002

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