In 'Cold Days,' wizard detective Harry Dresden faces his most chilling challenge yet as he becomes the Winter Knight, a role dictated by the ruthless Queen Mab. With the balance of power in the supernatural world at stake, Harry must navigate treacherous alliances and confront formidable foes while battling his own dark instincts. As tensions escalate and enemies close in, he must unravel a sinister plot that threatens all he holds dear. But can he maintain his humanity in the icy grasp of the fae's influence? This gripping installment in the Dresden Files will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning who will survive the approaching storm.
By Jim Butcher
Published: 2013
""The only thing I ever truly wanted was a chance to be who I am, regardless of who that turned out to be.""
After a brief interlude in the afterlife, Harry Dresden’s new job makes him wonder if death was really all that bad in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Harry Dresden is no longer Chicago’s only professional wizard. Now, he’s Winter Knight to Mab, the Queen of Air and Darkness. Her word is his command. And her first command is the seemingly impossible: kill an immortal. Worse still, there is a growing threat to an unfathomable source of magic that could mean the deaths of millions. Beset by enemies new and old, Harry must gather his friends and allies, prevent an apocalypse, and find a way out of his eternal subservience before his newfound infinite powers claim the only thing he has left to call his own... His soul.
Jim Butcher is a bestselling American author best known for his urban fantasy series, The Dresden Files, which follows wizard detective Harry Dresden as he navigates a world filled with magic and supernatural creatures. Another notable work is the Codex Alera series, which combines elements of fantasy and Roman myth. Butcher's writing is characterized by its fast-paced plots, witty dialogue, and compelling characters, seamlessly blending humor with darker themes.
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“"The only thing I ever truly wanted was a chance to be who I am, regardless of who that turned out to be."”
Cold Days
By Jim Butcher
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