Peace Talks (The Dresden Files, #16)
Peace Talks (The Dresden Files, #16)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Science FictionChicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Peace Talks by Jim Butcher follows Harry Dresden, a wizard-detective, as he navigates tense diplomatic negotiations among supernatural factions in Chicago. Threats and conflicts intensify while he strives to maintain peace and protect his city. This installment belongs to the Dresden Files series.
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Review Roundup
Peace Talks by Jim Butcher showcases Butcher's trademark blend of action and supernatural intrigue that fans of the Dresden Files series appreciate. However, some readers felt the plot was slower and more disjointed compared to previous installments. Character development remains strong, but this book seems to serve more as a buildup for future events.
Who Should Read Peace Talks (The Dresden Files, #16)?
Readers who revel in urban fantasy, complex magic systems, and detective stories akin to Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London will be captivated by Jim Butcher's Peace Talks. Ideal for fans of richly detailed worlds, supernatural politics, and morally gray protagonists.
77,106 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Peace Talks is the first book in The Dresden Files series to be published in a hardback edition since White Night.
Author Jim Butcher revealed that he initially wrote Peace Talks and Battle Ground as a single massive novel before deciding to split it into two separate books.
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Science FictionChicago, Illinois • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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