Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7)
Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2006
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher follows Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator, who must confront a necromancer threatening Chicago with a dark ritual. As part of the Dresden Files series, this urban fantasy novel combines elements of mystery, action, and magic.
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Review Roundup
Jim Butcher's Dead Beat captivates readers with its gripping plot and complex protagonist, Harry Dresden. Highlights include clever humor, detailed world-building, and dynamic action scenes. Criticisms target occasional pacing issues and an overreliance on genre tropes. Nevertheless, it remains a strong addition to the Dresden Files series, appealing to fans of urban fantasy.
Who Should Read Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7)?
Readers who relish urban fantasy with a mix of noir and humor will enjoy Jim Butcher's Dead Beat. Fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere and Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series will appreciate the supernatural elements and gritty detective work in Harry Dresden's world. This novel offers thrilling action and strong character development in a magical Chicago.
137,445 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2006
Adult
14+ years
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