Blood Rites

Jim Butcher

Aug 2004 · Dresden Files Book 6 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

In this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, Chicago's only professional wizard takes on a case for a vampire and becomes the prime suspect in a series of ghastly murders.

Harry Dresden has had worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Like fleeing a burning building full of enraged demon-monkeys, for instance. Or going toe-to-leaf with a walking plant monster. Still, there’s something more troubling than usual about his newest case. The film’s producer believes he’s the target of a sinister curse—but it’s the women around him who are dying, in increasingly spectacular ways.
 
Harry’s doubly frustrated because he only got involved with this bizarre mystery as a favor to Thomas—his flirtatious, self-absorbed vampire acquaintance of dubious integrity. Thomas has a personal stake in the case Harry can’t quite figure out, until his investigation leads him straight to the vampire’s oversexed, bite-happy family. Now, Harry’s about to discover that Thomas’ family tree has been hiding a shocking secret: a revelation that will change Harry’s life forever.

Ratings and reviews

Title pretty much says it all. The story doesn't really take off until about 2/3 of the way through. Lots of Dresden angst, faux titillation, and other snooze worthy junk. The final battle is fast paced and satisfying. The puppy is cute and a fun addition to the series. A good effort.

Well finishing off book 6 I can say that this is a great series. Not only is each book long but they are full of great details that keep you tuned in. These books are what you would get by combining the show Supernatural and a Sherlock Holmes story, they are great!

If you get a chance, listen to the whole series on audible. James Marsters narrates and makes Harry Dresden come alive. I can't read them without hearing Marsters in my head.

About the author

A martial arts enthusiast whose résumé includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He lives mostly inside his own head so that he can write down the conversation of his imaginary friends, but his head can generally be found in Independence, Missouri. Jim is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera novels, and the Cinder Spires series, which began with The Aeronaut’s Windlass.