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Fool Moon: The Dresden Files Book Two [Paperback]

Jim Butcher (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Sep 2005 | Series: Dresden Files

Business has been slow. Okay, business has been dead. And not even of the undead variety. You would think Chicago would have a little more action for the only professional wizard in the phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn't been able to dredge up any kind of work - magical or mundane.

But just when it looks like he can't afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise.

A brutally mutilated corpse. Strange-looking paw prints. A full moon. Take three guesses - and the first two don't count ...

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit; paperback / softback edition (1 Sep 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1841493996
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841493992
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 17.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
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A haunting, fantastical novel ... Butcher successfully lends human dimensions to vampires and spirits (Publishers Weekly )

An intensely enjoyable series (SciFi Now )

Action packed page-turners (Starburst ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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The second case file from Harry Dresden, a modern-day wizard and private investigator who gets into some seriously challenging situations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fool Moon Rocks! 17 Feb 2001
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It's official! Jim Butcher has a hit series on his hands. Fool Moon, the much anticipated second book in the Dresden Files series, does more than live up to fans' expectations: It exceeds them. This book rocks, fulfilling the lofty precedent set in Storm Front for fast paced action, witty dialogue, a riveting plotline, compelling characters and, most of all, it's endearing protagonist: Harry Dresden, a wisecracking gumshoe wizard with a heart of gold and just enough of a dark side to keep things real.

Fool Moon returns to the alternate-reality version of modern day Chicago as introduced in book one, an unsettling yet exciting world of both everyday familiarity and film-noir style fantasy where chaos results when paranormal forces interact with a mostly disbelieving humanity. It's this disbelief that keeps business in a slump for Harry, the windy city's only professional wizard. Thankfully Lt. Karrin Murphy, head of the Chicago Police's Special Investigations unit, has experienced enough weirdness on Chi Town's mean streets to know that the paranormal threat is very real. Determined to save lives at all costs and faced with having to solve crimes that go beyond the scope of forensic science, Murphy usually turns to Harry for help. But in Fool Moon Harry discovers that Murphy is forced to risk her badge to bring him in on a murder investigation after an editorial in a local paper criticizes her use of public funds to hire a "charlatan psychic" and Internal Affairs begins probing into her suspected connection to the Chicago Mob through her past involvement with Harry.

Time is running out. Evidence found following a series of gruesome murders leads Harry to believe that a pack of werewolves is on the rampage in the city and with only a few nights of bright moonlight left, the wizard is in a race against the clock to put an end to the slaughter or lose the trail until the next full moon.

Fool Moon is solid entertainment that leaves readers with that all-too-rare sense of deep satisfaction that comes from getting your moneys worth. New readers will discover the thrill of riding shotgun with Harry and returning fans will enjoy the hints scattered throughout the novel that unearth more of Harry's rebel past, in particular a closer look at the events that lead to the Doom of Damocles, a form of probation placed on him by the White Council who oversee the ethical use of magic in the world of the mundane.

I look forward with great anticipation to the next book in the series, and to watching Jim Butcher become a household name in fantasy fiction.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent 21 April 2009
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A few months after the events of Storm Front, wizard Harry Dresden is going through some lean times. Following the events of the prior novel, his stock with the Chicago PD is at a low and word has gotten out that Dresden may be in cahoots with the city's foremost gangster. However, an outbreak of savage killings every full moon sees the police reluctantly enlist Dresden's aid once again.

Fool Moon is a notable step up in quality from the first Dresden Files novel. The writing seems altogether more confident, the characters are better-written and the book is altogether better-paced and more enjoyable as a result. Some new characters who look likely to return in later volumes are also introduced, and Dresden starts to confront the possibility that there is some other person out there manipulating events against him, which looks set to be the beginning of some kind of long-running story arc. Butcher also shows a ruthless side, killing off a couple of recurring characters from the first novel, just to keep the reader guessing on what will happen next.

There aren't too many problems, although as with the first volume, the novel rarely rises above the entertaining popcorn level. There's also a repeat of a story element that was tiresome in the first book, namely that halfway through proceedings Dresden gets seriously injured and spends the rest of the book fighting the enemies despite suffering significant aches and pains that are described again and again in tedious detail. We get it. Dresden is overcoming serious odds to beat the bad guys. Move on. Dresden needs to either start hitting the gym or stocking up on some healing magic soon. There's also the continuing and wholly artificial distrust between Dresden and his police contact Murphy who, despite have her life saved by Dresden several times in these two books, continues to be wary and distrustful of him. Also, Butcher continues to be unsure just how widespread knowledge of magic and the occult is, with ordinary human characters varyingly reacting to the revelation of magical deeds with apathy or amazement.

Fool Moon (***½) is a fun and enjoyable novel that shows the writer's growth in talent and ability over its predecessor.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Butcher Does It Again! 3 Jan 2001
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The second book of The Dresden Files starts with Harry Dresden on a diet of ramin noodles, so broke he has to look up to see the bottom. Then, a strange spell on a sheet of paper and a curious student tempt him with a steak dinner. The action goes a fast pace from there on. Trouble comes, not only from biker gangs and mobsters, but from mysterious wolves that are not wolves. Murders come fast and furious and when Murphy's cut out of the loop, she does her best to put Harry in jail. Then, as if things weren't bad enough, the FBI jumps into the madhouse with both feet. Maybe Harry says it best. 'A mangled corpse in the middle of a blood-drenched floor. Berserk FBI field agents drawing guns and shooting to kill. A little kung-fu, a little John Wayne, and a few casual threats. It was just one more night on the job.' Are the Good Guys good or bad? Are the Bad Guys good? The twists and turns of this plot will keep you guessing right up until the very end. Just one warning, don't start it too close to bedtime. You can't put this book down.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gory!
A little too much gore and yes, he's a wizard, but that many injuries to contend with?!! Otherwise another good read.
Published 6 days ago by Jeanius
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
A great & thoroughly enjoyable read. This has got me really into 'The Dresden Files' and I will be getting the next in the series.
Published 1 month ago by growler
5.0 out of 5 stars An action packed book
Easy to read, dark fantasy detective book. Reads at a pace, action packed, really good. I'd recommend it. Similar to Mike Carey but an American version.
Published 1 month ago by Peter Riley
4.0 out of 5 stars Still fun but...
Number 2 didn't have the same impact for me as number 1. Although there is a bit of character development and the plot still speeds along it felt a little formulaic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars Fool Moon
I choose this book because I received the first of his book as a present and enjoyed it. I like the way he writes and I like the idea and the humour in it as well
Published 1 month ago by Mrs M A Collett
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
A fantastic novel. Thrilling, keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Probably the best portrayal of werewolves I have ever read.
Published 1 month ago by Michael John Bramham
4.0 out of 5 stars Great tale..
This was a good read. Many flavours of werewolf battling it out and & Harry Dresden caught in the middle.
Published 2 months ago by I J SHEARMAN
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Published 2 months ago by latepaul
4.0 out of 5 stars Starting to Warm to the character
Having seen the so so tv series I figured I'd give the books a try. By the end of this book I was happy with the character & a developing history rich with conspiracy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Harte
5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating read
Having bought this after reading through the first book in a single night, I had high expectations of Fool Moon - they were met and exceeded. Read more
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