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  • The Dresden Files, Book 5
  • Written by: Jim Butcher
  • Narrated by: James Marsters
  • Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (520 ratings)

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Death Masks

Written by: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
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Publisher's Summary

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

What the critics say

"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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I adore this series! Great book but...

great book with the introduction of some amazing characters. The only thing I didn't like where are some seriously stupid mistakes the main character made.

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Butcher strikes again

loved it. if you're reading this you're far enough into the series that you know what to expect. and it delivers.

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These books keep getting better

Really starting to fall in love with these characters and I legitimately laughed out loud at this one.

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Very good

Enjoying the series and the writing immensely keep up the good work. Very entertaining and fun

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Magical adventure worth reading.

Harry has to juggle many elements to right wrongs and determine what he truly wants.

What can I say? It is another amazing magical thriller featuring the witty, sarcastic wizard, Harry. It is exciting, edge of your seat action with paranormal elements and an examination of humanity. It was so enjoyable, I can not wait until the next one.

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Excellent story excellently read

The Dresden Files series continues to get better with this installment. Butcher continues to add interesting and engaging characters to keep the story fresh. Marsters gives another exceptional performance with different distinct voices for characters (with authentic accents) and even little touches like delivering dialogue as if his mouth is full when appropriate for the story. Will be picking up the next installment!

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Great

I love this series. He's a detective. He's a wizard.
He is an OK guy.
a bit of everything all rolled up in one novel.

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still a solid listen, but...

all in all still a good story from Jim and a good edition to the Dresden files, but for some reason I felt the Vampire and the shroud plot lines didn't mesh well, while I do understand their separation it still felt jarring being in the middle of a hunt for the shroud and then immediately going off to deal with Vampire stuff. or conversely, making progress with Vampire stuff and then being sucked into a shroud hunt.

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an inspired addition to the Dresden Files series

every time I read these books they turn out more enjoyable and more Adventure filled than the last. The Dresden Files have quickly become one of my most treasured series, and this book truly shouldn't be missed by any fan of fantasy novels.

the narrator James Marsters is to me at this point IS Harry Dresden, he adds so much character to the story that I truly can't see wanting to experience these Mysteries without him.

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great story, great narrator.

great story, great narrator. couldn't stop listening. really makes the work day fly by. awesome!

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