Wizard for hire Harry Dresden gets mixed-up with the dead in this “haunting, fantastical novel”(Publishers Weekly) in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Harry Dresden’s faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory, when you’re the only professional wizard in the Chicago area phone book.But in all … Chicago area phone book.
But in all Harry’s years of supernatural sleuthing, he’s never faced anything like this: the spirit world’s gone postal. All over Chicago, ghosts are causing trouble—and not just of the door-slamming, boo-shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly. Someone—or something—is purposely stirring them up to wreak unearthly havoc. But why? And why do so many of the victims have ties to Harry? If Harry doesn’t figure it out soon, he could wind up a ghost himself…
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Jim Butcher writes a great story and Harry is an extremely entertaining character.
The whole Dresden series is awesome. I look forward to each new one.
Harry Dresden is a great series, read them all. You’ll be glad you did.
What can I say…It’s Harry Dreaden. The Dreaden Files is one of the best series ever.
i wish I could get all of Jim Butcher’s books. I love this series. I read a few by getting at the library and I often has to wait for weeks for them to get a copy in. I think the characters are good and the story is great.
As always, Jim Butcher puts fun into urban fantasy. This book is a must read for two huge reasons. The introduction of Thomas Raith, and the party that caps off the trouble in the novel, gives us the very best dragon EVER! Thank you Mr. Ferro. And… well… things that happen during that party ripple throughout all the rest of the novels. Sensational.—Alice Bello is the author of Better off Dead and Min’s Vampire.
Since the first book, I have been a fan of J. Butcher. Have enjoyed every single book he has written.
This series is one of the best I have ever read. Love the characters and the world building. Can’t say enough nice things about it.
Grave Peril was awkward and odd.
When I started reading I thought I had missed a book in-between, but nope I didn’t. A year has gone by between book 2, Fool Moon, and book 3, Grave Peril. During this year Harry, Murphy, Michael, and the SL team took down a Bad Guy Sorcerer who was using a Demon and other stuff to wreak havoc in Chicago. So, Harry has patched things up with Murphy and the SL team, Michael (who is Michael and where did he come from?) is more or less a friend now and helping him out, and Susan and Harry are together (OMG No).
The vague reference to the takedown is the source for the plot in this book. We are soon pulled into vampire trouble, ghost trouble, and the Nevernever.
Harry has become an immensely engaging character, between his feats as a wizard and his chivalry. I like him even though in this installment he got on my nerves a little. Their are a few different plot threads that keep you engaged. One of those threads has to do with Harry’s Faerie Godmother, who is desperate to own him… (Why?? You’ll have to read to find out. Oh My!! What will Harry do to get out of that predicament?) Then we have what’s going on with the ghosts, Harry’s love life, and the vampires.
The secondary characters really come out in this installment and a few new ones are added to the cast. Bob, was a great source of humor and I liked having him along for the ride.
Last, we can’t forget Susan, yes the report, who I dislike and think Harry could do better. Susan, is her typical self and when Harry says NO to her request she goes behind his back and ends up in deep deep trouble. What happens to her, is her fault, and her actions brought what happen to her onto herself. All I’ll say is I don’t feel sorry for her and what happened. I do feel sorry for Harry; because we all know he’s going to take what happened to her onto himself and feel like it’s his fault and he has to fix it.
Grave Peril was a good read. It not my favorite and I had a few issues, but I’ll still be continuing on to see what happens next to Harry.
Rated: 3 Stars