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Turn Coat Unabridged CD (Dresden Files)

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#11 in the Dresden Files paranormal mystery series in which wizard Harry Dresden is sought by Donald Morgan, one of the elite of the Wizard's White Council--and certainly no friend to Harry in the past--to protect him. He shows up on Harry's doorstep seriously wounded and bloodied with the story that the White Council is after him as he is believed to have killed another wizard, which he swears he didn't do, and he figures that seeking solace from Harry would be the last place the Council would expect him to go. Harry believes Morgan and sets out to solve the crime, as he also believes this ties in to his certainty that there is a "Black" Council with someone very high up on the inside feeding information to the Council's enemies.

With fingers in multiple pies--protecting Morgan, gleaning information about the murder, and also trying to locate his brother Thomas who's been kidnapped by a skinwalker (whom Harry calls Shagnasty--ha ha ha!)--it's not easy for Wizard Dresden to get done what needs doing and as usual it means sacrificing sleep and pissing a few people off along the way. Another wild tale across Chicago, through the Never-Never, to Edinburgh (where the White Council's headquarters are currently located) and with unexpected alliances, strange creatures, and an impossibly entangled set of twisty circumstances that leaves you wondering what's going to happen right up til the end.

Very skillfully narrated by James Marsters, who seems to capture instinctively the heart, soul and the essence of Harry, and who does quite a wide variety of accents and voices very well. I started out reading this series in print, but after listening to the last few in audio, I doubt I would go back now. Very enjoyable!

Excellent way of reading this long series. It's especially good for on long road trips. Perfect sale!

This is another great story of the Dresden Files, where Harry Dresden is protecting Donald Morgan from the other wardens and the White Council. This is somewhat involved, since Morgan was assigned to follow and kill Harry if he violated any of the rules of magic. Many plot twists and turns, many unexpected heros, and Harry learns more about his past and his mother's involvement with the Council. I am a confirmed Dresden fan, and I cant wait for the next one.

This was Butcher's usual good solid writing, but I only gave it three stars instead of four for a couple of reasons. First, the story took a long time to set up and drug a bit even with rapid fire events. They were there, quick and bloody, but just not that interesting. Secondly, Laura Raith is becoming a caracature of herself, especially in the early part of the book where we hear her tired old "ooh, I'm going to seduce you if I want to," crap. And the "I can give you want you want...freedom from the pain and responsibility," wasn't compelling, just ridiculously reminiscent of Star Trek V as Spock's brother encourages everyone to share their pain. Finally, I would have preferred if the resolution hadn't been so damned predictable. Sticking with the Star Trek analogy, we all know it's the new guy who shows up who will be the bad guy. The "villain" was easily identifiable from the moment he showed up and Anastacia's part in what happened was also predictable.

As an audio book it is better. James Marsters does a great job reading Harry Dresden.

Jim Butcher just keeps getting better. Not a fan? Join up at jim-butcher.com and enjoy the fun. James Marsters continues his stellar reading performance of the Butcher books. How come he hasn't done others?

Marsters' bits with Toot Toot, who is the commander-in-chief for Harry Dresden--PizzaLord, cracks me up everytime. His female voices are never canny or false and check out his "Thomas Voice" when he's in disquise. I laughed for over an hour.