Here we go again, folks with another Jim Butcher novel. Let's face it. I'm a fan.
In this installment of The Dresden Files, our heroic- wizard- gumshoe, Harry Dresden senses a power imbalance between his hometown of Chicago and the Nevernever. Harry's questionable antics and jobs find him contending with the White Court of Wizards, the Red Court of the Undead and the Summer and Winter Courts of the Fae. Not to mention, toads raining from the sky.
Faerie Queen Mab of Winter is accused of murdering the Knight of Faerie Queen Titania of Summer. Harry Dresden 's investigative services are hired as Queen Mab seeks to clear her name of this accusation. The situation makes him an emissary for the Winter Queen, a position he isn't too happy about. Not only does Harry contend with the Courts of the supernatural he must also overcome his personal struggles of being able to pay rent and his relationship with his girlfriend, Susan. Harry is embittered by the events of the previous book "Grave Peril," leaving him quite jaded. Jim Butcher paints Harry as hardened, gritty and cynical. However, with the help of his friends both natural and supernatural, the mystery of the Summer Knight unfolds.
It's a race against time to uncover "who dunnit" before war breaks out between the Fae Queens. Readers are thrown into a thrilling loop filled with action-packed sequences and sudden dangerous spaces including a Walmart Garden Center. "Summer Knight" is compelling, emotional and entertaining while also providing funny unexpected moments and self-deprecating humor. The News-Star, a publication from Louisiana praises Butcher's fun and fast-paced style. Both character development and Butcher's writing style are evident, and I couldn't agree more. Like the News-Star, I'm left wanting more.
Fans of mythological lore and the supernatural, who also prefer the groundedness of urban fantasy will enjoy Dresden, the gun-tooting, spell-casting hero. If any of what was said here catches your interest, you'll love this series.
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