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Holistic Guidance - Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)
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List Price: $7.99
Our Price: $7.99
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Manufacturer: Roc
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780451459879
ISBN: 0451459873
Label: Roc
Manufacturer: Roc
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 372
Publication Date: 2004-08-03
Publisher: Roc
Release Date: 2004-08-03
Studio: Roc
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Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, takes on a case as a favor to his friend Thomas-a vampire of dubious integrity-only to become the prime suspect in a series of ghastly murders.
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Summary: Food for fans of the series
Comment: What I like about The Dresden Files is ... just about everything. There is a point in most of the books when Harry Dresden, wizard, has the epiphany that puts the rest of the book on a march toward completion. A forced, double-time, page-turning march that does not let up until you reach the last few pages.
In Blood Rites, that epiphany moment rings a bit hollow compared to some of the others. It feels more contrived, if not forced. In some of the other books, the reader has that epiphany long before Harry does. In others, Butcher tries to murk (myrk?) the discovery so that Harry can seem very smart, but it still makes sense. In this one, not so much.
That said, you get all the stuff that is still great about the series. In my opinion, each book after this builds a more complete crescendo, weaves a more intricate tale, and colors Dresden's world in ever more interesting ways. It is not like you can go straight from Book 5 to Book 7 without missing something of that detail ... so for fans of the series, it is a must. As a standalone sample, if you are looking for a place to start in the series (if, for some reason, starting at Book 1 seems an odd task to you), I would recommend Summer Knight (Book 4) as an "early" Dresden File that I believe has some of Butcher's best styles and elements on the pages.
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Summary: This is a GREAT series
Comment: I have enjoyed all of the books in the series and this one is no exception.
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Summary: A solid installment of The Dresden Files
Comment: I really like the way Mr. Butcher has filled out the world of Harry Dresden, introducing us to many people and creatures Harry deals with on a regular basis, as well as characters that only appear in a single book. In this book we learn something rather shocking about an individual Harry deals with on a semi-regular basis. We also witness his continuing struggle with the Vampire Courts and the Chicago PD. On the bright side, the White Council of Wizards leaves him pretty much alone this time around.
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Summary: And Harry thought he was alone?
Comment: Harry's friend, Thomas, a vampire from the White Court, asks Harry for a favor: His friend, Arturo Genosa, an adult film producer, believes than an entropy curse has been laid upon him. The women in his films are meeting untimely and intriguingly spectacular deaths, and Arturo doesn't know why. As Harry investigates, he wonders if the studio Arturo left behind could be behind it all. But as his investigation continues, new information comes to light and it becomes more than that.
Meanwhile, Mavra, a vampire from the Black Court is back - and is after Harry. He hires Kincaid to help him get rid of her and recruits his cop friend, Murphy, and his mentor and teacher, Ebenezar McCoy, knowing that he and Kincaid can't do it alone.
Thomas's family becomes involved in Harry's investigation of the entropy curse, leaving Harry confused and wondering if Thomas set him up. However, a soulgaze with Thomas brings forth something that Harry had never known: Harry's mother had been one of Lord Raith's women - the head of the White Court vampires and Thomas's brother. Thomas is Harry's half-brother.
And just when Harry is left wondering if there are any more surprises... Harry learns that Kincaid isn't exactly human. He also learns that Ebenezar is also known as Blackstaff McCoy - the one who takes care of the `ugly' matters that the White Council won't take care of themselves. Ebenezar has done things he's not proud of, including lying to Harry. It was Thomas's father, Lord Raith, who had found Harry's mother, Margaret LeFay, and killed her shortly after Harry was born. Now, more than ever, Harry is determined to get rid of Lord Raith.
Holy crow, did a lot of things come to light in this book. Harry's friendship with Murphy grows deeper, and Murphy learns she has more courage than she thought she had. He wonders if Mavra is gone for good and how he's going to get the funds to pay Kincaid before Kincaid's `deadline'. Thomas is his brother, who has been banned from the Raith House and is now staying with Harry for the moment. Arturo's entropy curse has been put to rest. He is unsure if he'll ever forgive Ebenezar.
As with all the Dresden novels, the magic and action are pumped up, raising this reader's adrenaline. I love how Harry manages to figure out everything, fitting all the pieces together. The mix of friends and enemies are always at the forefront, and Harry's sarcasm comes out more and more. I love his quirkiness, his relationship with Murphy as well as Bob. The author manages to give the reader explanations to rituals and rules, both Black Court and White Court vampires alike; their differences in powers and formalities. But he doesn't go overboard, avoids creating anything formal as to limiting his story line for future novels. Butcher's blend of paranormal/supernatural, occult beliefs and magic creates a world unlike any other - something distinct that you can't compare to other series' in this genre. Bravo, Mr. Butcher!
You can't get better than Harry Dresden. This series is highly recommended to those who like paranormal and sci-fi novels.
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Summary: VERY GOOD BOTCHER
Comment: THE BEST HARRY DRESDEN BOOK SO FAR. A GOOD PLOT IF A LITTLE INTRICATE. BUCHER'S HUMOR COMES THROUGH FOR THE FIRST TIME. WISE CRACKING HARRY IS A REAL TREAT.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED/
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