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  • Death Masks

  • The Dresden Files, Book 5
  • By: Jim Butcher
  • Narrated by: James Marsters
  • Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (28,742 ratings)

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Death Masks

By: Jim Butcher
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Harry Dresden, Chicago's only practicing professional wizard, should be happy that business is pretty good for a change. But he also knows that whenever things are going good, the only way left for them to go is bad. Way bad. Recent examples: A duel with the lethal champion of the Red Court, who must kill Harry to end the war between vampires and wizards...Hit men using Harry for target practice...The missing Shroud of Turin - and the possible involvement of Chicago's most feared mob boss...A handless and headless corpse the Chicago police need identified...Not to mention the return of Harry's ex-girlfriend Susan, who's still struggling with her semi-vampiric nature - and who seems to have a new man in her life. Some days, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed. No matter how much you're charging.
©2003 Jim Butcher (P)2009 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Philip Marlowe.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Superlative.” (Publishers Weekly [starred review])

“One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves.” (Cinescape)

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Wonderful

Love this series! It is one where there is bad things and good things that happen and it does not always work out! Makes it seem more real.

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harry Potter for adults fast paced, interesting.

So good. Fast paced, interesting
Harry Potter for adult's.

they made a TV show but they should make another one

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What can I say...Dresden

If you love detective stories and fantasy novels, you'll find what you need in the Dresden Files.

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Twists and Turns for all my friends

Butcher delivers again. Several great twists and turns in this one, and a few sad moments, too. I've read the entire series thus far, and have been revisiting the audiobook versions. Marsters does an excellent job, although the production team could have evened out the volume so it was more consistent. At times, the playback is so low that I have to turn up the volume, only to have the next chapter be played back at twice the volume. A few new characters are introduced, a few old ones are changing, and Harry is... Harry. Not nearly as good as the best in the series - Changes - but required reading if the best is to be appreciated.

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Each book gets better and better!

I can not seem to get enough of The Dresden Files. Harry is such an endearing and lovable character. The feeling snd style of writing that Butcher employs is very unique and enjoyable. These stories don't take themselves too seriously, which I love, but they address such amazing and involved plots and situations. In Death Masks, we are once again exposed to the great Knights of the Cross and their aid in Harry's escapades, as well as many of the top characters from past books. There are new villains and heroes added here, and it all makes for such a great story! James Marsters is simply the best possible narrator for these books. Fantastic!

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Wonderful!

James does great as the story teller and I can't imagine the series without him! Great book, and well written, bidding me to the next in the series, while not leaving me insatiated.

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I love both Dresden and James Marsters so this series always makes me happy

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

If it weren't so long, i would have listened to it all at once. As it was I had to break it up a bit

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this series is a must!

I am a big fan of the Dresden files. James Marston sounds exactly how I think Harry would sound.

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Harry Does it again!!

I am glad I stumbled across this series!!! I will recommend it to my friends.

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Well worth it...

This is my favorite book in the series so far. The narrarator is wonderful and the characters are gaining in depth. Can't wait to "read" the next one.

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