Working for Bigfoot

De: Jim Butcher

Narrado por: James Marsters

Chicago wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden is used to mysterious clients with long hair and legs up to here. But when it turns out the long hair covers every square inch of his latest client's body, and the legs contribute to a nine-foot height, even the redoubtable detective realizes he's treading new ground. Strength of a River in His Shoulders is one of the legendary forest people, a Bigfoot, and he has a problem that only Harry can solve. His son Irwin is a scion, the child of a supernatural creature and a human. He's a good kid, but the extraordinary strength of his magical aura has a way of attracting trouble.

In the three novellas that make up ''Working For Bigfoot,'' collected together for the first time here, readers encounter Dresden at different points in his storied career, and in Irwin's life. As a middle-schooler, in ''B is For Bigfoot,'' Irwin attracts the unwelcome attention of a pair of bullying brothers who are more than they seem, and when Harry steps in, it turns out they have a mystical guardian of their own. At a fancy private high school in ''I Was a Teenage Bigfoot,'' Harry is called in when Irwin grows ill for the first time, and it's not just a case of mono. Finally, Irwin is all grown up and has a grown-up's typical problems as a freshman in college in ''Bigfoot on Campus,'' or would have if typical included vampires.

New York Times bestseller Jim Butcher explores the responsibilities of fatherhood and the difficulties of growing up with the elements Dresden Files fans crave--detection, adventure, humor, and magic.

Another great addition to the Dresden Files.

great to finally get some details on Harrys dealings with the forest folk and have it be so lighthearted. Only complaint is that it's so short being only 3 stories for what I'd normally get an entire regular book from the series. still worth it in my opinion. thanks again Jim Butcher. can't wait for Peace Talks.

A Little Disappointed

It’s all my own fault. Didn’t pay attention and downloaded the story, only to discover these stories are already in Brief Cases. Should have paid more attention. I thought these were something new. They are still good and I like them. Of all of the other portrayals of Big Foot I find I prefer this concept.

Dresden Files

Another set of stories set in the Dresden universe. These short stories fill in story lines that were hinted at but never explained in the series.
An absolutely fabulous job reading by Marsters as usual, and fans will be thrilled as Harry overcomes the obstacles arrayed against him!

Almost makes up for not having a new Dresden book

this year. Delightful stories from a less intense time in Dresden's life. River Shoulders is a great addition to Harry's world.

A lovely surprise

If you're familiar with Harry Dresden, and a few other general world building facts (like the existence of vampires) this book is a beautiful stand-alone group of stories about a completely new group of characters, interacting with Harry. Well written, well acted, and a delight. Five stars and two thumbs way, way up.