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Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15)

Jim Butcher
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Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jim Butcher

Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Skin Game by Jim Butcher, Harry Dresden, a private investigator and wizard, is coerced into joining a heist to steal a valuable artifact from the Underworld. As part of the Dresden Files series, this installment involves complex alliances and dangerous challenges.

Reviews & Readership

4.7

115,110 ratings

94%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Butcher's Skin Game receives praise for its fast-paced, engaging plot and witty dialogue. Fans appreciate the development of the protagonist, Harry Dresden, and the dynamic interactions with a diverse cast. However, some critics note that the narrative can feel formulaic and reliant on prior series knowledge. Overall, it's a thrilling addition to the Dresden Files series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Skin Game (The Dresden Files, #15)?

Fans of urban fantasy with a mix of detective noir will revel in Jim Butcher's Skin Game. Readers who enjoy the supernatural elements in Charlaine Harris's Dead Until Dark or the blend of myth and modernity in Neil Gaiman's American Gods will find a perfect match in this Harry Dresden novel, combining magical thrills with clever humor.

4.7

115,110 ratings

94%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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