• Dead Beat

  • The Dresden Files, Book 7
  • By: Jim Butcher
  • Narrated by: James Marsters
  • Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (28,392 ratings)

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Dead Beat

By: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
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Publisher's summary

When a killer vampire threatens to destroy head of Special Investigations Karrin Murphy's reputation, unless Harry delivers the powerful Word of Kemmler to her, he has no choice. Now Harry is in a race against time to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead.

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"Butcher's latest maintains the momentum of previous Dresden outings and builds the suspense right up to a rousing conclusion." ( Booklist)

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buggy bit

absolutely love it, but there's a part at 10:01:26 that's all bugged out for a second. 😣

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The Best

loved it. I particularly enjoyed Butter's performance. so, far Dead Beat is my favorite book in the Dresden Files series.

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love the mystery

this one was a great read. love the fast pace and the mis direction. sit back and enjoy

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SO GOOD!

Great title with double meaning. Great journey through mental trauma. Great banter. This, I believe, is my favorite Dresden book yet!!!

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Elite Urban Fantasy Series

Dresden is like the Chevy Chase smart ass of action hero's. Very enjoyable character, surrounded by many other enjoyable characters. I really enjoy this series, one of my all time favorites. The Narrator has become one of the better ones I have heard. Obviously has been getting better and better ever book in this series.

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WOW!! One Wild Ride!

Loved it! Very intense. Nonstop Action. It starts with Harry being blackmailed by Mavre & progresses to him trying to save mankind basically, fighting multiple powerful enemies along the way. Numerous dangerous situations, yet humor throughout. As usual, Harry gains additional friends & supporters. Also love Harry's strengthening relationship with Thomas. Hmm, Lasciel of the coin is trying to work him. Narrator is simply AWESOME, as usual; love him.

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POLKA! WILL NEVER DIE!

Zombies. Wizards. Polka. Sue.

Nothing more need really be said, except that polka will never die.

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Just when you think it can’t get any better...

Chicago is doomed... Murphy’s reputation on the line and it’s up to Harry Dresden to save it all! As necromancers gather to call up the utmost power to become a god Harry faces some of the baddest of the bad. Meanwhile trying not to succumb to the power of his coin. These books are sublimely written and James Marsters reads them so well drawing you into the book so you. Can “feel and see” every character. I will be sad the day I’ve gone thru them all. But until then ...onto the next ...

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Roll the bones Harry!

I enjoyed this book thoroughly and James Masters does a great job narrating. I’m currently listening to this series after having read it and James Masters brings to life characters that I previously liked but now have fallen in love with.

Butters, Bob, Lucia and Ramirez were all supporting characters but until I was able to here their voices, their part of the story became more real and enjoyable. Bringing iconic Sue made my day.

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epic book

epic book. Jim butcher never ceases to impress and satisfy with Dresden novels. a definite read for anyones list.

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