LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) -- Harry Dresden, Chicago's wizard for
hire, has had a hard time of it lately. Facing down powerful
enemies is finally taking its toll, and the flame of his anger is
growing daily, fanned by guilt and loss. During this low point, a
senior member of the White Council of Wizards, Listens To-Wind,
asks Harry to help investigate a string of brutal murders in rural
Mississippi. As the case gets under way, an unknown law enforcement
group wants Harry and Listen To-Wind out of the way, and the Dog
Men, thought to be the culprits in the killings, are not who they
seem. Meanwhile in the town, a strong force of ghouls has gone
undetected, until now. Ultimately, Dresden has to temper his rage
and convince the Dog Men to help him battle the ghouls, otherwise
they are all doomed. Complementing the text from Butcher (The
Cinder Spires) and Powers (G.I. Joe; Drafted), artists Galindo (Red
Sonja) and Mohan (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein) create stunning
illustrations, every panel and page more exciting than the last. A
slow start picks up to a heart-pounding pace that wraps up
nicely.
Verdict Butcher's many fans will not be disappointed with the
action, and readers need no prior familiarity with “The Dresden
Files” to enjoy this first volume in a stand-alone graphic series
(collects six single issues). Highly recommended for older teens
and adults.-Laura McKinley, Huntington P.L., NY
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