Author: Jim Butcher
Rating: 4 Stars
Synopsis: Harry is hired to investigate a series of mysterious deaths on the set
of a porn film and finds himself battling against a ritualistic curse
and vampires from the Black Court.
Review: It has been a slow process but The Dresden Files is finally coming into
its own as a series and is noteworthy for its excellent world building,
exciting actions scenes and wonderful supporting characters. Harry's
relationships with Murphy, Kincaid, Thomas and Ebenezer take off in new
directions and the revelations regarding his past open new avenues for
exploration.
The plot is fast paced and easy to follow although
it does suffer from a number of cliched tropes such as the sexpot porn
star, the vindictive ex-wife and the megalomaniac villain obsessed with
his own self-importance. The solution to the mystery is a little on the
obvious side although there are some interesting twists and turns along
the way.
In sum, Blood Rites sets up several
important plot points and is a must read for fans of the series. I
would, however, recommend that newcomers start with book#1 Storm Front so as not to miss out on any of the backstory.
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
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