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In this Dresden Files continuation, Harry Dresden finds himself entangled in unforeseen danger. Thomas, his elder sibling, takes it upon himself to track down Harry and dismantle the life‑threatening obstacles threatening their world. Lacking the wizard’s awareness, Thomas works in secrecy, hoping to keep his brother safe while maintaining the delicate balance of magic and reality that defines the Dresden Files universe.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Jim Butcher
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