- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Orbit; paperback / softback edition (3 Nov 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841494038
- ISBN-13: 978-1841494036
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 86,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Filled with sizzling magic and intrigue' Booklist 'Raw storytelling skills - practically unparalleled in contemporary urban fantasy' SFReviews.net 'Butcher still rules in my library' SFFWorld.com
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Filled with sizzling magic and intrigue (Booklist )
Raw storytelling skills - practically unparalleled in contemporary urban fantasy (SFReviews.net )
Butcher still rules in my library (SFFWorld.com ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Raw storytelling skills - practically unparalleled in contemporary urban fantasy (SFReviews.net )
Butcher still rules in my library (SFFWorld.com ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Its not often you can get to book 6 and feel you've barely scratched the surface of the characters, plot etc. yet still finish the book in one sitting. This is one of those series that just seems to gain in breadth and skill. As there's no write up i'll give a quick overview:
Harry Dresden is Chicago's only practicing wizard investigator and is listed in the yellow pages. Thomas (white vamp) wants him to investigate a case for him. A movie producer is being cursed, and people around him keep on dying in strange ways. Harry jumps right in and there's plenty of action on every page. Demons, puppies, vampires, police, mysterious assassins, wizards, succubi, it's all there.
We get to see more of his growing relationship with Murphy, Ebenezer and Kincaid ome back in and there are a few twists that were definitely a surprise and an ending that seems to move Harry in a different direction to where he has always been left before. This time his life will have changed forever.
Harry Dresden is Chicago's only practicing wizard investigator and is listed in the yellow pages. Thomas (white vamp) wants him to investigate a case for him. A movie producer is being cursed, and people around him keep on dying in strange ways. Harry jumps right in and there's plenty of action on every page. Demons, puppies, vampires, police, mysterious assassins, wizards, succubi, it's all there.
We get to see more of his growing relationship with Murphy, Ebenezer and Kincaid ome back in and there are a few twists that were definitely a surprise and an ending that seems to move Harry in a different direction to where he has always been left before. This time his life will have changed forever.
Its hard to say more without ruining it - suffice to say if you liked any of the other books you'll love this one. If you're new start with book 1 and work through. It's worth it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I have had the luck to discover the Dresden files series after Mr. Butcher was well underway with it, which means I got to read five of them in a row.
The series is characterised by workmanlike prose, a terrific protagonist, and complex plots. Best of all, Mr. Butcher is master of the backstory. Each of the books further unwinds the history of the main character, while not burdening the reader with much repetition. And he is adept at restraining himself from too much explanation; he gives the reader credit for being able to put the pieces together.
Very enjoyable reads, very inventive, fast paced, and well constructed. Note to Mr. Butcher: Write more!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Harry's back for the sixth book in the series along with the familiar faces of Murphy, Ebenezer, Bob and a very cute new puppy! If you're new to Jim Butcher's books, do yourself a favour and buy Storm Front first(and the rest too!) as they follow on from each other and it does help to have the history as you're reading. This series is simply class though and is one of the few I've read that gets better with each book. All I can say is Write faster Mr Butcher and give us more Dresden!!
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A Thrill-a-Minute Dresden
Blood Rites delivers everything Dresden fans have come to expect--and then some.
Harry finds himself working on the set of a porn film, a favour to Thomas--yes, we get... Read more
Harry finds himself working on the set of a porn film, a favour to Thomas--yes, we get... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Leo Elijah Cristea
Important, But Not the Best
This is the sixth adventure for Harry Dresden, and after such a strong run it was almost inevitable that one would fall a little flat. Read more
Published 7 months ago by David Ford
A Gripping Read
I have read six of the Dresden books now, and enjoy them enormously. They are all gripping page turners, and that includes this one. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sam Brown
Fantastic!
Once again, a fantastic combination. The story is pacy, full of twists and turns, and James Marsters does a great job at reading it.
Published 18 months ago by Estela
harry potter (dresden) for adults
i know i`m going to cop some stick for saying dresden files are the harry potter for adults but they are to me, this volume is a great story, mixing the adult film world and curses... Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. barton
Good read
Another good "Dresden Files" book from the author. This is the sixth book in the series and still going strong. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A Regular
Blood Rites - Jim Butcher
Good series. Jim Butcher has a good sense of humour, which makes this series worth reading.
Published 23 months ago by M. Thompson
Loved it
This is one of my favourite of the Dresden series. I love Thomas Raith and this gives us more of him! Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by mabel
Dresden files addict - blood rites!!!
I was recommended the Dresden files after reading numerous thrillers and horror books none of which offered an inovative view or exciting new opinion. Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by Ms. Ha Dougan
Entertaining
The story arc looks promising and Butcher finishes the book in a way that leaves interesting options for the future books. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2007 by quippe
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