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Synopsis
Now in hardcover from the New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files.Harry Dresden's faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. All par for the course for Chicago's only professional wizard.But in all of Harry's years of supernatural sleuthing, he's never faced anything like this: the spirit world's gone postal. All over Chicago, ghosts are causing trouble—and not just of the door-slamming, 'boo'- shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly.Someone—or something—is stirring them up to wreak unearthly havoc. But why? And why do so many of the victims have ties to Harry? If Harry doesn't figure it out soon, he could wind up a ghost himself.
Is Grave Peril appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Urban fantasy with strong supernatural violence including deadly ghost attacks, blood, and combat. Moderate language and mild sexual content including vampires and innuendo. Dark tone with horror elements.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love supernatural mysteries with a wisecracking wizard detective will enjoy this fast-paced ghost story set in Chicago's magical underworld.