• Storm Front

  • The Dresden Files, Book 1
  • By: Jim Butcher
  • Narrated by: James Marsters
  • Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (55,322 ratings)

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By: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
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My name is Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. Conjure by it at your own risk. I'm a wizard. I work out of an office in midtown Chicago. As far as I know, I'm the only openly practicing professional wizard in the country. You can find me in the yellow pages, under Wizards. Believe it or not, I'm the only one there.

With rent past due and a decent meal becoming an issue of some importance, Harry needs work, and soon. A call from a distraught wife, and another from Lt. Murphy of the Chicago PD Special Investigation Unit makes Harry believe things are looking up, but they are about to get worse, much worse. Someone is harnessing immense supernatural forces to commit a series of grisly murders. Someone has violated the first law of magic: Thou Shalt Not Kill. Tracking that someone takes Harry into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago, from mobsters to vampires, while he himself is under suspicion of the crimes.

©2000 Jim Butcher (P)2002 Buzzy Multimedia

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A good sense of Dresden, but not quite him...yet.

What did you love best about Storm Front?

What I love best about this book is how young it feels. Having read the entire series, it's a delightful trip in the 'way-back machine' as Dresden would say. It feels so noir in a sense that the rest of the series only improves upon.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Storm Front?

Whether it was Toot-toot, or Dresden drooling for the first time at Mac's ale, this is loaded with just downright funny moments. While the story sometimes gets away (it is the first in the series after all) the heart of what makes Butcher such a great author is still here.

Have you listened to any of James Marsters’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have, and this one feels as if Marsters was dragged in off the street, set in an easy chair, had a mike stuck in front of his face, the book in front of him, and told to read it, or else. Given he is my voice for Dresden, this one very nearly turned me off to the series. He hadn't cemented what each character sounded like yet (looking at you Toot). And I'm sorry. The way he pronounces the spells just sounds so silly, given my future knowledge. Also. MARCON-Y?! Inexcusable.

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

I mean, all the Case Files are. But there simply isn't enough time. Large chunks however are a must.

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Noir

Audio book was the way to go here. This was my first experience with Dresden but I'm already in love. The writing isn't anything special but it's perfectly cheesy. Oozing with a noir charm that is exponentially enhanced by James Marsters, a master of modern fantasy performance, and his smooth deep voice. It's like my own personal noir mystery movie every time I started listening. I will undoubtedly finish this amazing series in no time.

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So much fun.

This book is so fun. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys comedic fantasy-mystery. The author is amazing and the narrator is very impressive.

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Engrossing!

Good all around. Engaging story and well read. I look forward to the rest of Harry Dresden's adventures.

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Great Book, and Great Reading

i already knew I loved this book. It's a little pulpy, buta great, interesting story, and makes for a can't-put-down feel. the voice actor did the book credit, I didn't find his voice grating or his mannerisms weird. All in all, very much a credit to Mr. Butcher's story.

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Good book, great narrator

A very enjoyable story, a simple little mystery that opens many doors, so I can see why this is such a long-running series. Marsters' narration is excellent, he does the 1st person perfectly and really puts you in the story. Looking forward to the next book.

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Who wouldn't like James Marsters reading to them!

Great reader for a great book! this is the first in the series and it does a great job of setting you in this world.

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narrator

don't listen to the negative reviews. you quickly forget the extra mouth noises because they fit the first person narration really well.

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Great start to a fantastic series!

I love this series and I've honestly listened to it numerous times. I can't recommend it enough!

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WOW!

Mix Jim Butcher's Dresden with James Marsters as the reader and you have brilliance. Get Marsters to play Dresden, movie or t.v., and you will get one of the best moments in media ever. You have to listen to this!

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