There is not one, but two dresden files books coming in 2020. Over the course of the dresden files series there has been fifteen novels released to date. Jan 27, 2016 i recommend kj parker recently unveiled as a tom holt. Five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. Its one of the most wellknown, wellloved series running, and for damn good reasons. Ive decided to cook up a dedicated list to help you folks find books similar to the dresden files. Jul 11, 2017 five books about five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. A chicagobased wizard works as a private investigator. Someone at scifi doesnt like wellmade shows and dresden files is the latest victim. Bob is a spirit of intellect who inhabits a skull perched on a shelf in harry dresden s secret lab. Harry dresden is back and ready for action, in the new entry in the numberone new york times bestselling dresden files. There are currently fifteen books in this magical urban fantasy series, which started in the year 2000.
They are a very heterogeneous group, as there are many different kinds of faerie. Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. What books should i read after finishing dresden files. Harry dresden is the central character in the book series, which narrates his investigation of the supernatural. Dresden series are action oriented and can be epic at times, but those books are also very inconsistent. Both very different in feel from the dresden files, but both with a lot of good stuff. The jim butcher books in order take us to the words of harry dresden in his dresden files, the people of alera in his codex alera stories, and to his new series, the cinder spires started in 2015 i have read all the jim butcher books so far and while the new cinder spires is great as well, i still love. In proven guilty, molly calls harry dresden for help from a police precinct. The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. As as investigator, dresden takes on cases for human and nonhuman clients. Rashid tells dresden that although his vision is limited, he knows that dresden fulfilled his part of the mission for mab, and that she will keep her bargain to grant the council safe passage. The jim butcher books in order take us to the words of harry dresden in his dresden files, the people of alera in his codex alera stories, and to his new series, the cinder spires started in 2015. Had the producers actually made the dresden files, it would have been able to tap into the many many people who love the books.
The dresden files peace talks is on the way geekritique. The dresden files were to be the first books that jim butcher was to have published, with storm front being released on the first of april, 2000. I really like the action, the characters, and of course the magic of these books. The book series by jim butcher kickedoff in 2000 with storm front. Since then, hes created 15 books plus a number of short stories. With paul blackthorne, valerie cruz, terrence mann, raoul bhaneja. The dresden files tv series 2007 the dresden files. The dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. But lately, harry dresden hasnt been able to dredge up any kind of work. The best urban fantasy series that most everyone who likes dresden also likes is. The dresden files is a series of fantasymystery novels by american novelist jim butcher. I want something in a similar vein that is almost if not just as good or better. Harry dresden is the central character in the book series, which narrates his.
Jim butcher has crafted a version of chicago that is rife with magic and verisimilitude. Magical creatures, wizards, adventure and a mission to save the world is something which is common between all these books like lord of the rings here. Books like the dresden files similar recommendations. There are like thousands of books available on the subject and theme of fantasy and fiction. Magic is very real in the dresden files, so readers who enjoy topics such as werewolves, vampires, spirits, demons and other supernatural. If several similar results are shown, click the highest one. Say you have read all of the harry dresden books and are looking for more. It always felt like a weird british dresden files to me.
What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher 244 books. If you just plain like jim butchers writing, theres, of course, his codex alera books and the first book of his new cinder spires series. In 2020, and aceroc will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the dresden files series with a yearlong campaign. Dresden files by jim butcher, james marsters, et al 4. Looking for more dresden files type books mobileread. Dresden is given the chance to step away and go home, but decides to see the matter through. It starts off very good, and just gets better from there. Battle ground, book 17, is out september 29 october 1 in the uk. The dresden files is the immensely popular fantasy series from bestselling author jim butcher. Karrin murphy, the head of special investigations at the chicago police department, acts as dresdens partner during a lot of his cases and provides a more grounded and. Bob is a fictional character in the book series the dresden files and its tv series adaptation, in which he is portrayed by terrence mann biography. The guy is an underdog and kinda at the mercy of many others.
Jim butcher is the man behind the dresden files series a mysteryfantasy combo. This meant that it had to compete with every other show airing at the time to draw eyes, and it just wasnt that special. Peace talks, book 16 in the dresden files series, is out july 14. Gollancz likes my pitch and has bumped my offer to three books. Like a fine wine, the characters of dead beat in particular and of dresden s world in general have aged not just gracefully but impressively. It isnt that similar to the dresden files, i think. If you, like me, are a rabid dresden files fan eagerly awaiting peace talks you may be looking for other books to pass the time or fill the void. As the seventh book in addictive and entertaining dresden files, dead beat contains characters and relationships that have had a great deal of time to mature and crystallize. Jul 01, 2018 if you love the dresden files if you, like me, are a rabid dresden files fan eagerly awaiting peace talks you may be looking for other books to pass the time or fill the void. If youve already finished his latest release, the cinder spires, then you may be looking for something new to read. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. Skin game the 15th book in the series was a finalist for the 2015 hugo award for best novel.
Jim butcher offers a sneak peek of novel peace talks. Some of them are humanoid in their form, some like animals, and. Fans can look forward to free ministories, interviews, character discussions, a series readalong, special giveaways and contests, and a few fabulous surprises. Weve compiled a list of fantastic otherworldly books like the dresden files. Published in 2000 by roc books, jim butchers first novel in the dresden series introduces the enigmatic hero of the story, harry dresden, as a savvy wizard in chicago struggling to make ends meet as a less than successful private eye. Books like the dresden files similar recommendations alikewise. Next article best books about earning money in creative ways. Jim butcher and priscilla spencer released the new trailer for his upcoming dresden files novel with the first chapter and a big surprise for fans. I was introduced to urban fantasy by the dresden files if you havent read it, you really should, but most of the other titles ive tried are more like.
Im finishing up the last written book of the dresden files, and i was wondering if you guys knew of any similar books. Ive not read the dresden books, but based on modern day, snappy snarky dialog with a supernatural twist. Their nobility, comprising the most powerful of them, is known as the sidhe. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Jul 20, 2016 i was introduced to urban fantasy by the dresden files if you havent read it, you really should, but most of the other titles ive tried are more like romance novels with fantasy creatures. If you like the dresden files you might like similar books. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. And that series by harry connolly, from reading the description, doesnt seem great either. Words like leading title and hardback edition and featured book of the month are thrown around like marbles in the blender thats become my brain. If you love the dresden files if you, like me, are a rabid dresden files fan eagerly awaiting peace talks you may be looking for other books to pass the time or fill the void. Apr 19, 2010 boards archive boards general topics board any series similar to the dresden files. I enjoyed all the dresden files but jim butchers books are tailor made for epic, star war type production.
Aug 18, 2011 ben aaronovitchs books about peter grant, a london policeman who ends up in the wizardry department of the force, would probably be a hit with a lot of dresden fans, too. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts investigations into supernatural disturbances in modernday chicago. The girl in the box series and the out of the box series by robert j. He is best known for the dresden files series, which features a private investigatorwizard who patrols the streets of modernday chicago. Storm front, full moon, grave peril, summer knight, death masks, blood rites, dead beat, proven guilty, white night, small favor, turn coat, changes. Fool moon continues the adventures of jim butchers most famousand infamousreluctant hero youd think thered be a little more action for the only professional wizard listed in the chicago phone book. Its still in his cosmere, but on a different world with a different type of magic. The series features harry dresden, a wizardprivate investigator who looks into strange events that occur in chicago. Crane im starting with crane because im going in alphabetical order, but he should. The dresden files audiobooks listen to the full series. When the supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities, harry dresden, chicagos only professional wizard, joins the white councils security team to make sure the talks stay civil. Some you just cant put down, others are filled with inconsequential action sequences. Dresden files is yet another victim of the scifi treatment. While in a way his series have a chosen one, they tend to be accidental antichrists rather than heros.
I would love to see some full length, well produced and directed, movies based on his books. Depending on how particular you are and what part of dresden you like, yes. Since you specifically reference sanderson, i probably dont need to suggest his stormlight archives, but if you havent read that already, you really should. The first dresden novel in six years, peace talks was announced a few years ago by no. Which books or series are good reads, and similar to. Changes the dresden files wikipedia an all new dresden files story. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts. Faeries are magical beings residing in the nevernever.
Storm front is a 2000 fantasy novel by american writer jim butcher. Weve compiled a list of fantastic otherworldly books like the dresden files series. Deadline reports fox21 television studios is working to turn the dresden files into yet another tv show. Previous article books like the dresden files similar recommendations. Jun 05, 2018 dresden has really come into his own now, and this novel feels like a building crescendolike everything is swaying and threatening to topple right over. After dresden bails him out, nelson and molly explain that there was an attack at splattercon that nelson witnessed, but no other suspects were found at the scene. Im currently on book 3, and there was an exchange between the main character and jesus christ, and it was hilarious. Used all the time, it is just tiring and i could not make it to the end of a single show. Faeries are a group of magical beings, residing in the nevernever, specifically the land faerie, and in our world. Here are four urban fantasy series worth checking out. Theres a second book out now called kill the dead from what i hear, they may be a little darker than harry dresden s world, but the first one is certainly snarky and fun told in a fastpaced, hardboiled, noir style.
Jim butcher releases new trailer and first chapter for. Butcher wrote three books he describes as terrible before coming up with the first dresden files book storm front in 2000. Peace talks hits on july 14, and then the 17th dresden files book will hit on sept. If you like storm front, then these similar books, movies, tvshows and anime recommendations might interest you. The dresden files tv series 2007 the dresden files tv. If you love the dresden files, youll love galleywampus. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasy mystery novels written by american author jim butcher. Dresden lives in a world where magic and supernatural creatures exist. Her boyfriend, nelson lenhardt, has been arrested for reckless endangerment and aggravated assault. Hey guys, i have read the dresden files series and have been looking for a similar book since then. Jim butcher releases new trailer and first chapter for peace. The codex of alera wasnt bad, not very dresden files but its good. First one is either rivers of london or midnight riot depending on if youre in the uk or the us, second one is moon over soho.
If you have any recommendations along the lines of the dresden files or iron druid, feel free to let me know. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. This is a story about the bonds the wizard has built over 10 books, and it sees harry reliant on his friends and allies more than ever. Since the series is so freaking long, ill divide it int. If you dare to venture into the literary worlds of fantasy and the supernatural, youll probably find the works of jim butcher. Dresden files audiobook full 15 books download and listen. Books like wheel of time similar recommendations alikewise. So i love the dresden files, but after reading 11 books, its really started to wear down on me. Jim butcher is a popular author of highfantasy novels. Ill let you decide what you consider similar as im not too fussy. Ben aaronovitchs books about peter grant, a london policeman who ends up in the wizardry department of the force, would probably be a hit with a lot of dresden fans, too. First one is either rivers of london or midnight riot depending on if.
If you love author jim butcher, youve come to the right place. The first two are generally considered the worst books, but even then they are still excellent. The dresden files audiobook series is about a wizard detective who solves magic crimes in modern day chicago. I love the mix of detectiveness and magic, tore through them all and now i need something else to read before the 7th potter comes out.
Harry dresden may be a bit like that at the start of the series, but for the most part he is taking down top guys. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher say you have read all of the harry dresden books and are looking for more. Two books may not seem like much of a binge read, but its impossible to read the first eric. So if you are hungering for some more dresdenlike action. If you like the dresden files by jim butcher, then you. I have read all the jim butcher dresden files novels so far and while the new cinder spires. The camera is handheld 100% of the time, a technique that is very powerful, but only if used appropriately. Jun 15, 2012 so i love the dresden files, but after reading 11 books, its really started to wear down on me.