Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

Overview

The new novel in the New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series. No one's tried to kill Harry Dresden for almost an entire year, and his life finally seems to be calming down. For once, the future looks fairly bright. But the past casts one hell of a long shadow. An old bargain has placed Harry in debt to Mab, monarch of the Winter Court of the Sidhe, the Queen of Air and Darkness-and she's calling in her marker. It's a small favor he can't refuse...one that will trap Harry Dresden between a nightmarish foe and an equally deadly ally, and one that will strain his skills-and loyalties-to their very limits. It figures. Everything was going too well to last...

Editorial Reviews

Intricate yet accessible plotting and near-Arctic winter weather mark the 10th Harry Dresden adventure from bestseller Butcher (after 2007's White Night). A friendly snowball fight opens the Chicago-based wizard-detective's latest tale, but it's not long before a host of more dangerous foes are out for Harry's blood. A missing human mobster is said to be seeking greater influence among Chicago's extranormal population, but the true threat proves both more subtle and of much greater consequence. Butcher smoothly manages a sizable cast of allies and adversaries, doles out needed backstory with crisp efficiency and sustains just the right balance of hair's-breadth tension and comic relief. Encounters with a series of increasingly dangerous "Billy Goats Gruff" unfold with particular cleverness, and key developments involving Sgt. Karrin Murphy, Harry's reluctant police liaison, will intrigue seasoned fans as well as newcomers attracted by last year's TV adaptation of the series. (Apr.) Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.

Author Information

Bio of Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher is a ten-year student of martial arts, including Ryuku Kempo, Tae Kwan Do, Gojo Shorei Ryu, and a sprinkling of Kung Fu. He is a skilled writer who has worked as a horse wrangler and performed in both drill riding and stunt riding exhibitions. He also enjoys fencing, singing, songwriting, and live-action gaming. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and son.

Customer Reviews

• Another great story

  Posted December 08, 2009 by Jabberwock, Savannah, GA

  I love the Dresden Files, they may not be stories of high litterature, but they certainly entertain you and keep you wanting more. This one is no exception. The book is an excellent addition to the series and I highly recommend it.

• Loved it!

  Posted February 18, 2009 by Kimberley523, Minneapolis

  Jim Butcher has done it again! I loved this book. I'm now re-reading my entire collection of Dresden Novels after reading this one!

• Harry does it again

  Posted April 10, 2008 by atomicmodels, NJ

  Jim Butcher delivers another knockout in the Harry Dresden series. Small Favor brings into play some old enemies and some new ones desending on Harry's world. Throw in the White Council, Murphy, Michael, and Luccio

Additional Info

Imprint

ROC Hardcover

Filesize

428.83 KB

Number of Pages

432

eBook ISBN

9781436201681