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Blood Rites: Book six of The Dresden Files Audiobook
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In this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, Chicago's only professional wizard takes on a case for a vampire and becomes the prime suspect in a series of ghastly murders. Harry Dresden has had worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Like fleeing a burning building full of enraged demon-monkeys, for instance. Or going toe-to-leaf with a walking plant monster. Still, there’s something more troubling than usual about his newest case. The film’s producer believes he’s the target of a sinister curse—but it’s the women around him who are dying, in increasingly spectacular ways. Harry’s doubly frustrated because he only got involved with this bizarre mystery as a favor to Thomas—his flirtatious, self-absorbed vampire acquaintance of dubious integrity. Thomas has a personal stake in the case Harry can’t quite figure out, until his investigation leads him straight to the vampire’s oversexed, bite-happy family. Now, Harry’s about to discover that Thomas’ family tree has been hiding a shocking secret: a revelation that will change Harry’s life forever.
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"As with the few before this, I enjoyed it a lot. The noir mysteries are always interesting, and the supernatural twist makes it right up my alley. The big twist in this one (in the larger story over the series, not just within this particular story) wasn't all that surprising to me despite the fact that I hadn't guessed it. I like it, though. The characters are growing, and I like that so many of the show up from time to time and we always learn something new about them. I can't wait to read more, and get the bigger story-- it just keeps growing!"
— Amie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A must-read series... Fans will relish the details that unfold about Harry’s mysterious past, which Butcher cleverly ties into the current case, but the stand-alone plot won't confuse new readers.”
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“Butcher’s Dresden Files...are equal parts fantasy, horror, and hard-boiled mystery. Powered by the author’s irreverent sense of humor, this tongue-in-cheek supernatural thriller is as entertaining as it is grisly.”
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“Filled with sizzling magic and intrigue...the latest of [Harry’s] adventures will have fans rapidly turning the pages.”
— Booklist
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Helen Story, 5/18/2021
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Jjoe, 6/15/2020
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" I really enjoyed this book. Yes Harry is still in trouble at every turn but (without spoiling anything) this book went in a different direction and answered some questions about Harry's family. "
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Shelley Sunday, 1/16/2018
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" This is a great series and the narrator is First Class! James Marsters makes the written page come to life! What a combo! "
— Emma Smith, 6/10/2017 -
" Best book series ever. I love Jim Butcher books. THe only thing I have that I could say bad about the series is that it is not long enough. Thirteen hours is not enough time. I can listen to these books for ever and ever. Jim Butcher keeps you engaged and always leaves you wanting more. The way he describes his characters and environment, I feel like I am watching a movie in my head. If you are not reading these books you should be. Best books ever!! "
— Hope , 4/8/2016 -
" I found this book to be the most rewarding and tightly-plotted of the Dresden books so far. Lots of questions are answered, while dangling plot threads from two and three books ago are woven back in. Nice. "
— Mark, 2/2/2014 -
" This is one of my favorites in the series because we learn some secrets about Harry's past. Also loved Murphy in this one! "
— Tammie, 12/31/2013 -
" Same problems and advantages as other Dresden books. "
— Mortalform, 12/10/2013 -
" Lets just say I was not disappointed. And might be my favorite of the previous three dresden books. "
— Julia, 12/9/2013 -
" The Dresden Files are a fantastic series following Harry Dresden, renegade (kinda) wizard as he "does the right thing" over and over, often detrimental to his own well being. "
— Janine, 10/3/2013 -
" can't say enough about this series. Its amazing. I'm finally catching up and I swear some of the best quotes are from this book so far. Completely worth reading if you are an urban fantasy fan. "
— gigi, 8/28/2013 -
" I think this is so far my favorite. Dresden feel slike he is fully fleshing out. And I must say that the inside references in this one had me rolling! "
— Stephani, 6/12/2013 -
" Love the series. Rereading it now on my Nook "
— Shawn, 4/1/2013 -
" I shouldn't have started in the middle of the series with this book. I wasn't as invested in the characters, so it wasn't as good as it would have been if I would have started at the beginning. I will try the first book so I can give a proper review. "
— Lindsay, 9/13/2012 -
" Harry Dresden enters the most dangerous world yet: The World of Porn! You have got to read this one. Check out my full review: Blood Rites: Or Harry Dresden Versus the Killer Porn Queen! "
— Talyseon, 5/10/2012 -
" another great one by Jim Butcher and they just keep coming "
— James, 3/20/2012 -
" Ohhh! The twist! "
— Kristin, 2/25/2012 -
" Wow. Finished this in a mere two days. Am totally hooked. Thomas is love :D "
— Cygny, 1/7/2012 -
" I love the Dresden Files series. A great experience. "
— Pollmak, 12/5/2011 -
" This one in the series was very good, my favorite, so far. I didn't like some subject matter, but really liked the story line in this one. I think J.B. is maturing in his writing. I'm looking forward to the next in the series. "
— Cathy, 11/3/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. This series is just getting better with every book. "
— Alicia, 8/31/2011 -
" Probably a 4.5. This book really starts to show the growth of Jim Butcher as a writer, and also his characters. Easily my favorite of the Dresden Files so far. "
— Ryan, 8/19/2011 -
" Nearly a five. These books are getting better as they go, which is thrilling. I haven't had that let down of a disappointing book which is common in series this long as yet. I hope they keep on getting better. "
— Sally, 5/13/2011 -
" Urban fantasy could be such a badass genre if people like William Gibson were writing it, instead of whiny hacks like Jim Butcher. "
— Ashleigh, 5/9/2011 -
" Fantàstic, dels més sucosos de la sèrie, tot i que el desenllaç és una mica decepcionant. El millor és la informació que revela sobre el passat de'n Harry i les implicacions que pot tenir en els propers llibres. En James Marsden, com a la resta d'audiollibres, és un Harry Dresden perfecte. "
— Membrillu, 5/4/2011 -
" Not Butcher's best, but had some nice development to the Harry Dresden backstory. "
— Nile, 5/3/2011 -
" on the real blood rites was ehh<br/>not that bad but notsogreat either<br/>but nevertheless it's harry dresden so "
— Raj, 5/1/2011 -
" Very good, as always. The most consistent and coherent fantasy out there. "
— doug, 4/19/2011 -
" Another great Dresden book. I'm liking these more and more as I continue with the series. "
— Jenna, 4/14/2011 -
" The six book in the series was enjoyable. Harry's life got complicated again, now both with Thomas and Murphy. All in all the plot was well written, a bit la la on some parts, but as always the end rocked. I enjoyed it fully. "
— Meggie, 4/6/2011 -
" smoother prose, very engaging & good character development "
— Helen, 3/31/2011 -
" Once again, Jim Butcher writes a great Dresden book. Harry gets himself into some deep doo-doo on two fronts. One with a case he has taken and the other with the Black Court Vampires in town. Read to see how Harry once again makes it out with his skin, or most of it anyway! "
— Marci, 3/26/2011 -
" Yup, gonna five-star all the books so far. Butcher had me by the end of the first book and the series just gets stronger and stronger as the characters get more and more fleshed out flaws and all. Highly recommended. "
— Susanne, 3/25/2011
About Jim Butcher
Jim Butcher is a martial arts enthusiast whose résumé includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago. He turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires novels.
About James Marsters
James Marsters, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He got his big break as Spike in Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot has released three albums: Mad Brilliant, B-Sider, and Murphy’s Law.