Death Masks (The Dresden Files, #5)
Death Masks (The Dresden Files, #5)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Death Masks by Jim Butcher, Harry Dresden, a professional wizard, is embroiled in a battle against dark forces while investigating a case involving a missing artifact, a demonic duel, and a supernatural conspiracy. Set in modern-day Chicago, this is the fifth book in the Dresden Files series, blending detective fiction with fantasy elements.
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Review Roundup
Death Masks by Jim Butcher receives accolades for its fast-paced narrative and engaging mix of fantasy and detective fiction. Readers appreciate the protagonist's wit and the vivid world-building. However, criticism includes occasional predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. For fans of the series, it remains a compelling read.
Who Should Read Death Masks (The Dresden Files, #5)?
Readers fascinated by urban fantasy and detective noir will relish Death Masks by Jim Butcher. Fans of fast-paced action, complex magic systems, and witty, flawed protagonists, akin to those in The Dresden Files series or Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London, will find this installment deeply engaging.
152,741 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2003
Adult
18+ years
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