Anna S. (annapi) reviewed on 1/2/2010 + 334 more book reviews

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I really hope Jim Butcher continues to keep this series going - it's been a wonderfully wild, exciting ride so far and it doesn't look like it's going to let up any time soon. Sergeant Karrin Murphy is investigating a series of suspicious looking "suicides" and calls Harry in to help. Magic reveals a message to any practitioner that these are homicides, and Harry's chivalrous nature and weakness for female victims make him determined to find the killer. However, he is stunned when other potential victims accuse him of being the murderer, and even more so when his investigation points to his brother Thomas being deeply involved. To make matters worse, Harry now seems to be a target as well. With the help of his fellow wizard and first love Elaine, as well as Murphy and Warden Rodriguez, they uncover an intricate plot involving vampires that may very well lead to the destruction of the Council and all human practitioners as well. Oh, and in the midst of all that, Harry still has to deal with his stubborn and eager-to-help apprentice. It's another roller coaster adventure with the same deft touch with characters that readers have come to expect from Butcher.

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