• 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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©2006 Jim Butcher (P)2010 Penguin

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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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My favorite book in the series so far!

The climax to this book is absolutely bonkers and I loved every second of it.

At this point you're either on the Dresden train or you're not. This one holds up to the others, possibly better. Harry's story is really getting juicy. Can't wait for the next one!

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Great series and amazing narration can’t ask for more

This was my favorite book in the series so far. I have been hooked since I listened to the first one a month ago or so and I am now starting book 9.

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Still enjoying the series.

I guess I'm past the "trying it out phase" of I'm on book 7 or 8 and I've gotten at least one of the Dresden books with my precious credit each month. haven't wanted my money or my time back. not even once. yet.

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Best one yet

The series has hit an unprecedented stride and I find myself making excuses to stay up, buy new credits and start the next one!

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tons of fun

this book was full of fun twists and turns never a dull moment an absolute Delight.

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James Marsters does it BEST

I love this series, but after reading the first four, I switched to Audible. James Martsters is the BEST narrator I have come across. He does all the voices and is great with accents! Dead Beat is a good story within itself, and adds to the continuing complex relationships Harry has in his life. My favorite parts of the book are when he talks to his Dad and Sue. The author has such fun writing the ending to this book, it is hilarious.

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loved it! Any story with dinosaurs is a good story. An excellent addition to the series.

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5 Stars

5 out of 5 stars. Jim Butcher delivers another edge of your seat knockout in the Dresden Files.

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Best Dresden book so far

This book was my favorite so far. I really enjoyed the ramping up of the danger and level of proficiency on the part of the good and bad guys. The ending was great, especially the glimpses of different approaches to fighting.

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Love this series!

Absolutely love this series! Keep them coming! Can't wait to start the next one. LOL

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