“One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves,”(Cinescape) the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and nonstop fun. Fool Moon continues the adventures of Jim Butcher’s most famous—and infamous—reluctant hero… in the Chicago phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn’t been able to dredge up any kind of work: magical, mundane, or menial.
Just when it looks like he can’t afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. There’s a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene. Not to mention that the killing took place on the night of a full moon. Harry knows exactly where this case is headed. Take three guesses—and the first two don’t count…
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Funny and full of surprises!
Well, I must say that while I enjoyed the first one a good deal that this one was even better. Dresden is back in action, and shockingly soon after his last ordeal. While things start off a little hinky, it gets crazy fast to which I’m learning is just the way it goes when Dresden is brought in. Or perhaps it’s why he’s called in? Either way, stuff gets moving and wow. . . does it move.
There were definitely some darker elements to the fiction in here which is odd to say considering book one wasn’t exactly innocent. It’s just that this situation is somehow steeped in far worse brutality. I don’t know. . . what I do know is that you can see the toll taken from the situation in book 1 especially in regards to Murphy(not that I agree with her behavior in a certain scene; there’s no justification for it and Dresden did not do wrong so it bothered me that he blamed himself there but that aside. . .) and Dresden himself. Even Carmichael has changed to some degree. The new cast of characters are interesting as well. I especially like Tera who is fascinating to say the least.
The story in this one made me shake my head a lot, and also go “Dresden, you’re a little slow man” as I had a deep suspicion early on about who was at fault, but that didn’t make it any less enjoyable. I really enjoyed the different variations in regard to Werewolf lore as well. It didn’t just assume that one way was the only way; something that a lot of fiction of this genre does for their own reasons, but that makes this much more interesting as it stands out from the others of its genre. I was almost sad to see the story end, but am excited to pick up the next book in the series and continue my visit with Harry Dresden as I have many questions that need answering after this book.
#2 in the Dresden Files series. Well worth the read.
Another good Harry Dresden story
Awesome read
Loved it
I love Harry Dresden. This is a wonderful series set in modern day Chicago where Harry advertises in the yellow pages as a professional wizard. Things go downhill for there.
Have read this whole series. Hooked. Can’t wait for more
I liked this book although I think it was about 50 pages too long. It was interesting and I like the main character.
Like all of the Dresden Files, this is a very good read. Start with book one.
I own every book in this series and wish Jim would write a hundred more.
Wildly fun and dark. I loved it! =)
I’ve just finished reading all of the Dresden books and what a ride that was.
Like my own book, Dead & Talking, Fool Moon and its companion volumes, mix up real life and fantasy.
Harry Dresden is a PI wizard in Chicago and like the Muggles unaware of magic in their world, he has to do his job with the real world (mostly) unaware of the demons and vampires that live around them.
These are first person narrations and after 15+ books, I feel that I’ve spent enough time in Harry’s head for him to have become part of my own DNA.
All the books are imaginative, full of suspense and confrontation, and populated by the most amazing and diverse group of supernatural beings you could imagine.
Start at the beginning and go for it.
Loved the book, and the entire series.
Second in the Dresden series. These books are always fun to read, and they get better and better as you progress through the series. Definitely read Storm Front first, though—these books really do build upon each other.
Jim Butcher is one of the best contemporary occult writers. Makes me wish I knew Harry Dresden, or Jim Butcher.
I love Jim Butcher’s Dresden series!
A very fun read
One of the best fantasy writers today
The Harry Dresden series is captivating, impossible to put down!