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Dead Beat

The Dresden Files, Book 7

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Dead Beat

By: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
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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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What made the experience of listening to Dead Beat the most enjoyable?

Easily the answer to that question is James Marsters. His performance in these novels is some of the best narration that I have ever heard.

What did you like best about this story?

The early chapters pace and sense of humor.

Which scene was your favorite?

An altercation in a book store.

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

Yes it was. The pace is fast and with James's voice I could have easily done just that.

Any additional comments?

This book does have a rather silly ending. The first half is great the second is okay. I would say this was a middle of the road for Dresden.

Enjoyable if not a little underwhelming

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This one was amazing! Higher stakes than anything before, fantastic battle scenes, hilarious conversations while riding a freaking T. Rex into battle. 5 stars!

Best of the series so far

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The dresden files is my favorite series and I've read a few hundred books or so.

Amazing story

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I love it the world-building is amazing characterization is astounding and that plot twist was phenomenal. I still hate Morgan though, I hope it gets hit by a truck.

keeps getting better and better

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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!

My favorite book in the series so far!

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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.

Great series and amazing narration can’t ask for more

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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.

Still enjoying the series.

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

Best one yet

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

tons of fun

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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.

James Marsters does it BEST

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