by Jim Butcher
Series: The Dresden Files #9
Narrator: James Marsters
Length: 14 hours and 12 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Purchase
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Narration: 5 cups
The inspiration for the Sci Fi channel television series
In Chicago, someone has been killing practitioners of magic, those incapable of becoming full-fledged wizards. Shockingly, all the evidence points to Harry Dresden's half-brother, Thomas, as the murderer. Determined to clear his sibling's name, Harry uncovers a conspiracy within the White Council of Wizards that threatens not only him, but his nearest and dearest, too..
White Night, the ninth novel in the Dresden Files narrated by James Marsters was high on magic and battle scenes that kept me up listening into the wee hours. Find out what happens when Harry’s number one suspect in a series of murders being written off as suicides.
Dresden teams up with Murphy off the book to solve the case and Murphy impressed me. Molly is showing her years and though I suspect Harry wants to kick her, even she has her moments and after a year under Dresden’s apprenticeship we are seeing improvements. Mouse continues to be the best dog ever! If only he could share his thoughts like Oberon. (a nod to the Iron Druid Chronicles)
When Murphy asks Harry to look at a suicide we learn, we learn that someone is murdering female magic users that look like suicides. Butters shows Harry others. When Murphy is off the clock the two interview witnesses, and soon Harry forms a suspect. Could Thomas be involved?
Soon there are explosions, ghouls, vampires and the White Council involved. Harry has his hands full. The battle scenes were fantastic, detailed and intense. You can feel Butcher taking this series into darker territory as he weaves in some incredible moments, and twists. Don’t worry he still adds plenty of humor to round things out.
I cannot get enough of these characters and world. There are so many quotable moments that resinated with me on life, pain, and loss.
James Marsters is a brilliant narrator and the perfect voice for Harry Dresden. I still marvel at the changes both in the audio and Marsters as we move into the tenth audiobook. If you haven’t begun this series, I recommend grabbing your headphones!
Explosions, ghouls, vampires and the White Council keep Harry busy in White Night by Jim Butcher #iloveaudiobooks Share on X
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Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
Not only do I need to read/listen to all these, but I also have to catch up on the series!
Mary
Dani Eide
Great series! Love that Butcher is consist and trueto his character and world. I’m only a few books behind. I’ll have to catch up, this one sounds especially good! Thanks fo4 th3 reminder Kimberly! ❤️❤️
Jen
Gah! I do love this series so much. Each review reminds me how much. I need to jump in for a relisten!
Olivia-Savannah Roach
WAIT! I just read the synopsis and didn’t realise there was a television series based off of these books?! Even after reading all of your reviews?! I am so going to be watching that!
Melanie Simmons
There is a short story in one of the anthologies where you get a Mouse POV. It would be great if we could talk to him like Oberon. I do love this series.
Debbie Haupt
Yup he’s still on that growinglongerbythedaylist 🙂
Tyler H Jolley
Butcher’s commitment and drive is so inspiring. I hope to get to nine novels in a series one day. I don’t know how he keeps it fresh, but he does it seamlessly. Nice review, Kimba.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I love this series SO much. I’m glad you are enjoying it. Great review!
sjhigbee
Really glad that you are still enjoying this entertaining series – reading your excellent reviews brings back all the joy I felt when first reading them! Thank you for sharing, Kimberly.
Heidi
You have inspired me to jump on this series finally. I have the first audiobook on hold at my library. I am looking forward to entering this world!
Kimberly
Yes. Now please remember book one on audio is rough.
Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
It’s so great that Butcher can keep up his high writing standards over so many books and still find exciting new adventures for Harry!
Please don’t keep letting him and Marsters keep you awake half the night listening though. You’re supposed to be recovering 😉
Sophia Rose
This is a series that has me giddy that I still have it on the list, saving it up for later. 🙂
Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café
I’m living vicariously through you with this series! One day I’ll get back to it.
sherry fundin
I have read some of his work and loved it. Need to catch up.
Melliane
I’m so late! I only read book 1
Brandee @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
I’m seriously going to have to give this series a listen. It’s always been on my tbr but with James Marsters narrating, I think audio is the way to go. I’m glad the series continues to keep you so hooked, Kimberly!
Angela - Angel's Guilty Pleasures
This was a really good read. I’m glad you are enjoying the series. Thank’s for the review. I’m still working my way throng the books. I’ve got book 10 to read now from my library. ^_^
Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict
These sound exciting! I love good action scenes, but I’m afraid I would miss having at least some romance. I’m a romance addict and have to have at least a little!