As so often happens in the Dresden Universe the title of this installment pretty much sums up the story in a word or two. Almost all the events of the book culminate in one night. However, before getting to that particular night it would be good to start at the beginning or at least close enough to it.
To start things off Murphy kinda calls Harry in to consult on what looks like a suicide, but during the investigation he finds a message that only a wizard couldve found. Since Harry is the only wizard and the only warden of the White Council in Chicago it is obvious that the message was left for him. A visit to Butters reveals that there were plenty of so-called suicide cases all women and hell find out later that they were all small-time practitioners. To add insult to injury the supernatural community believes the serial killer is him!
Clues point to a warden since someone or something last seen with these women was wearing a gray cloak. Clues also point to Thomas or at least another White Court vampire. Mix in Mollys (Harrys apprentice) rebellious side and you have the bulk of the book.
Since Thomas or perhaps another White Court vampire is involved you know his older half-sister Lara is probably involved. This ultimately leads to that one very special night where the case is solved and most of the power players are revealed.
Now for the review: Three stars all-in-all because this one started off kind of slow. One star for the plausible denialability certain characters used to get Harry to do what he/she needed. Two stars for the incognito relationship Harry and Thomas now have it gave me a good laugh, but also gave me warm fuzzies to know how Thomas was doing well. The last star is for Jim Butcher bringing back old characters even if they were just tiny sideline characters.
To start things off Murphy kinda calls Harry in to consult on what looks like a suicide, but during the investigation he finds a message that only a wizard couldve found. Since Harry is the only wizard and the only warden of the White Council in Chicago it is obvious that the message was left for him. A visit to Butters reveals that there were plenty of so-called suicide cases all women and hell find out later that they were all small-time practitioners. To add insult to injury the supernatural community believes the serial killer is him!
Clues point to a warden since someone or something last seen with these women was wearing a gray cloak. Clues also point to Thomas or at least another White Court vampire. Mix in Mollys (Harrys apprentice) rebellious side and you have the bulk of the book.
Since Thomas or perhaps another White Court vampire is involved you know his older half-sister Lara is probably involved. This ultimately leads to that one very special night where the case is solved and most of the power players are revealed.
Now for the review: Three stars all-in-all because this one started off kind of slow. One star for the plausible denialability certain characters used to get Harry to do what he/she needed. Two stars for the incognito relationship Harry and Thomas now have it gave me a good laugh, but also gave me warm fuzzies to know how Thomas was doing well. The last star is for Jim Butcher bringing back old characters even if they were just tiny sideline characters.
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