Changes: The Dresden Files, Book 12

By: Jim Butcher

Narrated by: James Marsters

Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

The new novel in the #1 New York Times best-selling Dresden Files series. Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover - until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it.

Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it - against Harry. To prevail this time, he may have no choice but to embrace the raging fury of his own untapped dark power. Because Harry's not fighting to save the world...He's fighting to save his child.

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Can you say "cliff hanger"?

The twelfth book in the series is the best offering yet, IMHO. Nicely paced action, with so many players you need a program to keep them straight. Oh, and the plot twists are superbly woven into the storyline.

A great many pieces of the series puzzle comes together in this book, with closely held secrets being revealed. For the long time Dresden Files followers, the ending will leave you mumbling to yourself in a dark room long after the last word is spoken.

James Marsters delivers a superb performance, and arguably his best, artfully conveying the entire spectrum of human, and inhuman, emotion. His outstanding narrative accurately portrays the emotional state of the characters and captures the gritty, desperate, and "gut wrenching" feel of the story.

Jim Butcher has expertly broadened the depth of the main characters and kept them new and fresh in this telling. Butcher has proven his ability to weave an intricate long term series storyline, while surrounding it with unique and interesting subplots. He again exhibits his extraordinary ability to draw the reader into identifying with the characters so completely, that when he sticks the metaphorical, or actual, knife in, the reader feels it as surely as if it were him or her.

A superb piece of writing with an ending that will leave Dresden Files fans numb.

A definite "MUST READ".

Jim Butcher and James Marsters. Need I say More?

Would you listen to Changes: The Dresden Files, Book 12 again? Why?

Just when you think Dresden couldn't get any better. Wow! I've listened twice.

Which character – as performed by James Marsters – was your favorite?

Dresden hands down. In many ways, Marsters and Dresden are one in the same.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is definitely a book you'd try to cram into one day ... except real life has a way of creeping up on ya.

Excellent reading, Butcher's story kept fresh

I'm never sure which I enjoy more, the writing or Mr. Marster's readings. Which works out nicely for me, since the who thing is very enjoyable. Other series and titles need to turn their ears and minds to this series. Well plotted and well read.

outstanding stories

James Butcher continues to entertain and surprise me. Every story gets better and better. Of course with the Narrations of James Marsters which does an outstanding read. He captivates and holds my attention through out the entire book.

Great stories and great storytelling I cant wait for another Butcher novel..

The most emotionally punishing Dresden Files novel

The narration at the end of chapter 48 makes this entire story hit home with the force of an oncoming train. It is by far the most emotionally punishing Dresden Files novel yet. It's not a fun read. It's not a hard read. It keeps you up wanting to know what the hell happens next. It makes you want to cry, scream, and give a barbaric yawp. It is amazing.

A Classic

This is a classic series with classic characters such as in Lords of the Ring, Sherlock Holmes, Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood, and the Hobbit. There are puzzles to be solved, relationships forged, and villains to be vanquished and hearts to be won.

James Marsters is excellent when it comes to reading the Dresden Files. I can not separate the actor from the character now. His reading of this particular book was on point and very emotional.

Thank you Jim Butcher for the Harry Dresden universe and I wait for more to come.

F this book and god bless Butcher and Marsters

"I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me." I could never just read this part... in the audiobook Jame Marsters just delivers those lines with so much god damn feeling that even though I knew what was coming, I cried and cried because it rips my soul out and makes me feel empty inside. This book, god this book. Up until this book I loved the series, it was funny, smart, and I mean it had a giant dog named Mouse! There was darkness in what happened to Michael and in part Thomas... but it wasn't truly dark. This book made me want to scream and set the world on fire. The absolute rage at 95% of this book made me HATE the Dresden Files before Changes. Because before Changes it is weak and wussy and my soul was still intact. There is zero chance that he will see this, but f you Mr. Butcher. (Though honestly if I were to write, I think I would enjoy a being told F you because of what I wrote.) tl;dr Book rips your soul out and leaves you mad af, thus making it my absolute favorite book in the series.

Yeah, a few changes!!!

Wow! Yeah, CHANGES alright! Was nothing left un-upended? And, as I've said before, in the audiobook series of this novel, James Marsters just gets better and better as a narrator...especially, in this story, when he does the voices of the Pixies (most especially for Toot-Toot)! Too funny! So, now, everything is up in the air! What next? OMG, I can't wait to find out. Anyway, this book, particularly, seemed to have a more compelling tone to it, too. Perhaps it's when Jim Butcher talks about kids (and Dresden's kid, in particular this time), he really shines. I look forward to the next in the series!

THINGS GETTING HARRIER FOR HARRY

Dark differences and more changes coming. The storyline as usual will keep you listening long after you arrive at your destination. Harry, Karyn, Thomas and the entire cast are in for some major changes. The narration is a dream and the twists and turns of this ongoing saga increasingly addictive. Keep up the good work Jim!

I highly recommend! But don't start here...start at the beginning.

If you've come this far...

Jim has outdone himself and James is once again my favorite narrator. All I can say is give yourself 2 hours at the end of the story to lock yourself in a room. I had to buy the next one right after!