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Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6)

Jim Butcher
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Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Jim Butcher

Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Blood Rites by Jim Butcher, a private investigator who practices magic tackles a case involving a series of mysterious deaths on a film set. As he delves deeper, the investigator faces dark forces and intense moral dilemmas while uncovering hidden truths that intersect with his own past.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

143,745 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Butcher's Blood Rites continues to display his mastery in the urban fantasy genre, delivering engaging characters and fast-paced action. Reviewers praise the witty dialogue and the development of the protagonist, Harry Dresden. However, some criticize the plot for occasional predictability and the handling of certain themes. Overall, it remains a thrilling addition to the Dresden Files series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6)?

Fans of urban fantasy with a penchant for detective fiction will be captivated by Jim Butcher's Blood Rites. Ideal for readers who enjoy the gritty magic of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or the supernatural sleuthing of Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series, Butcher's blend of humor, action, and dark magic is a perfect match.

4.5

143,745 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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