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White Night by Jim Butcher Series: The Dresden Files #9
Published by Ace on February 5, 2008
Genres: Science Fiction Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Pages: 528
Format: Paperback
Source: Library
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Wizard Harry Dresden must investigate his own flesh and blood when a series of killings strike Chicago’s magic practitioners in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Someone is targeting the members of the city’s supernatural underclass—those who don’t possess enough power to become full-fledged wizards. Some have vanished. Others appear to be victims of suicide. But now the culprit has left a calling card at one of the crime scenes—a message for Harry Dresden.
Harry sets out to find the apparent serial killer, but his investigation turns up evidence pointing to the one suspect he cannot possibly believe guilty: his half-brother, Thomas. To clear his brother’s name, Harry rushes into a supernatural power struggle that renders him outnumbered, outclassed, and dangerously susceptible to temptation.
And Harry knows that if he screws this one up, people will die—and one of them will be his brother...
White Night opens around a year after the previous book. Harry and his apprentice Molly are investigating a rash of suspicious murders. Someone or something is killing off those practitioners who barely have any power/magic.
I always feel a little lost when I first start theses books. It has to do with the time in-between when one book ends to when the next one starts. I’m reading one a month, but each book has like a year difference in them and so, I feel like I’m miss something like maybe a novella or short story that I needed to read, but once I get into the book I’m all in until the bitter end.
I really enjoy these books. Harry, I like the balance of dark and light within him. It feels real. We all have light and dark in ourselves and each day is a battle to keep them balanced. I also really enjoy the secondary characters; like Murphy, Thomas, Johnny Marcone, Ramirez, and others. They bring with them some fun, interesting, and enjoyable moments.
I was pleasantly happy to see Johnny Marcone, Chicago’s notorious underworld boss return. He’s a dark character, but he’s also a good man. We finally learn who the mystery girl is that Johnny is hiding away and taking care of. Murphy and Thomas where amazingly awesome in this installment. Murphy is one of my favorite characters and I wish Harry and Murphy would get together, but they are just friends, but I keep hoping. Thomas has some secrets in this installment and one that was a fun moment to read when Harry found out. Molly, well she got on my nerves with her complete disregard for her actions and how they impact others. I get she’s young and learning, but still. The only character I didn’t like seeing was Harry’s teenage girlfriend who comes back. I don’t know. It probably has to do with me wanting Harry and Murphy together.
The Dresden Files are always packed full of action, mystery, and suspense. The different storylines all work well together and seeing Harry constantly struggle with morals, a fallen angel, and more intrigues me.
White Night had a lot to offer and I can’t wait to discover what nonsense Harry finds himself in next.
Rated: 4 Stars
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Challenge (2018): Library Love
I only tried book 1 but one day I need to read more
You should. The series only gets better. Thank’s for stopping in.
I love this series so much. I’ve listened to all of it, including all the shorts. I’m not sure Marcone is a good guy. He is smart enough to work with Harry at times.
Marcone is on that line of good and bad. He serves a purpose and has his limited on how far he’d go. He is smart enough to work with Harry, I agree on that. This series is good. I’ve only listened to one and very much enjoyed, but since I started reading I stayed with that formate. ^_^
I haven’t been reading the shorts along with the novels. I’ll have to pick up those shorts sometime. Thank’s for visiting.
Thank you! ?
Oh good. I’ve got the next to read. I just need to get into a reading mood. This series has been fun. I like it!
Ah… I remember this one. It was good (they all are!), but not one of the better ones. It really starts to amp up soon! Enjoy!
Fabulous review Angela!! Shared on my socials!??
I do love this series. I love Murphy too. There are some short stories. I didn’t read them in chronological order with the full length novels. I read them with the anthologies, Brief Cases and Small Jobs. Those are available on audio too.