• 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

Critic reviews

"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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AMAZING!!

I love this book soooooo much. It is soooo freaking AMAZING! I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.

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I like it.<br />

I liked it. that's all I got to say about it. looking forward to the next book.

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Love the series, love the narrator

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The writing and the narration were amazing. I love this series and every book I've read/listened to in it.

What does James Marsters bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

James Marsters brings a great presence to his reading of the Harry Dresden character and I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series.

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

Yes. Absolutely

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Narrator knocked it out of the park

I loved this very much. this is the first book on the series I've listened to on audio book and I think I may just do the rest this way.

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best yet. cant wait to have time for the next...

more words needed and more more more and more and still more seriously just let us us it's great

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Another Great Book

Yet another great book about Harry. thanks to my friend Mitch for the recommendation. off to the next in the series

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Awesome

I'm going to continue reading this series until the author dies. He brilliantly works his way un in the story and each book, each climax is legendary.

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Riding a zombie t rex

Where does Dead Beat rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

in the top

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I laughed alot. Bringing in ramirez was awesome I loved the Character and before I read dresden everyone tells you about him riding the zombie trex but to actually read it it is awesome.

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Awesome

James Marsters brings these books to life so well you feel like you are right by Dresden’s side. There is satire from Bob that just makes you laugh out loud and drama and excitement that follows Dresden around. This series is just a joy to listen to. I have read all the books a few years back and now enjoying them even more listening. Great job Mr. Butcher and Mr. Marsters!

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Great Series

This book is a great turning point for characters in the series and describes the current world state great.

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