Header PromotionStorm Front
The first book in the Dresden Files
series (ten books and counting so far) is a refreshing wind for the
urban fantasy genre and this reader. One of the cannon examples of
urban fantasy, a blending of mystery and paranormal in a modern
setting often with a touch of romance, Storm Front is slanted more
toward suspense than romance.
Harry isn't another supernaturally
endowed, kick-ass female heroine, taking on the world of evil and the
world of men at the same time. Harry is a somewhat-awkward,
technologically challenged wizard who only has his training and his
will power working for him, and the mysterious "Doom of
Damocles" (two strikes, one more and you're out), a black wizard
killing by magic, and a supernatural version of a patrol officer (who
thinks he's the killer) all working against him. As soon as Dresden
figures out the black wizard is using spring storms to fuel his magic
he also hears that he's the next target. The next rumble of thunder
could be bringing his death.
Storm Front is suspenseful, the use of
the storms as both plot point and for tension is excellent. Dresden
is a charming hero, who gets by by the skin of his teeth and sheer
luck, not by out magicking (or out sexing) the bad guys. The romance
angle is lightly handled, the humor organic and the story will keep
pages turning. This book is a great start for men or women who want
to test out the urban fantasy waters.
re: Storm Front
I finally read this one last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. While I love kick-butt women in my urban fantasy, Harry Dresden was, I must say, a very nice break. Great review, you really captured the spirit of the book.
Harry Dresden
He's my hero! Seriously, he is one of my all time favorite characters. He only gets more heroic as the storyline progresses in each book.
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