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Synopsis
“The wildest, strangest, best Dresden adventure to date...Butcher’s blending of modern fantasy with classic noir sensibilities ensures that there’s never a dull moment.”—SF Site Paranormal investigations are Harry Dresden’s business and Chicago is his beat, as he tries to bring law and order to a world of wizards and monsters that exists alongside everyday life. And though most inhabitants of the Windy City don’t believe in magic, the Special Investigations Department of the Chicago PD knows better. Karrin Murphy is the head of S. I. and Harry’s good friend. So when a killer vampire threatens to destroy Murphy’s reputation unless Harry does her bidding, he has no choice. The vampire wants the Word of Kemmler (whatever that is) and all the power that comes with it. Now, Harry is in a race against time—and six merciless necromancers—to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead...
Is Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, Book 7) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this book contains on-page magical violence with combat consequences, necromantic imagery involving the dead, adult language throughout, and mature noir themes. The protagonist faces vampire coercion and life-threatening situations with multiple antagonists.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the fast-paced magical mystery, snarky wizard detective protagonist, and the high-stakes race against necromancers in modern Chicago.