The Jim Butcher Files: Dresden . Codex Alera . Cinder Spires & More

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Since I last posted about my reading I've finished Rock with Wings (Leaphorn & Chee #20) by Anne Hillerman, It was another interesting mystery featuring Officer Bernadette Manualito, with Joe Leaphorn & Jim Chee (Bernie's husband) as well. I enjoyed it a lot!
Then I read Tahoe Blue Fire (Owen McKenna #13) by Todd Borg, which was great! It's a mystery that takes place in the Lake Tahoe area of California's Sierra Nevada mountains! I enjoyed it a lot!
Next I read Little Miss Murder (Ed Noon Mystery #22) by Michael Avallone, it was another great mystery story.
I just fisished reading Whispers Under Ground (Peter Grant #3) by Ben Aaronovitch. It was a really fun and entertaining read featuring Peter Grant, an apprentice wizard who is also a London Metro Policeman.
I've just begun reading Burned (Alex Verus #7) by Benedict Jacka.

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..............................Dresden Files by WilWhalen

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.........................Harry Dresden and Bob by TheNurge

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by alansplace

............... . . just one more monster for Harry to eliminate!

That's why we've got ebooks. No folding over corners or inserting foreign objects into the book.

[Dopedangel]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I am not sure if I will like it or not. I normally hate prequeals as they sort of change the story or image you have in your mind.

Sent from my SM-G925I

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Published on Dec 8, 2015

Everything you need to know about Jim Butcher: why I think he is a great author, what book you should start with, etc.! (=

**Also Storm Front is book 1 in the Dresden Files series, not Fool Moon! Sorry about the mix up!**

[alansplace]

Published on Apr 10, 2016 - In theaters November 2016!

Makes me wonder if Ebenezar and "Injun Joe" might be watching this happening!

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Quoted with permission from jim-butcher.com

Jim Will Be At DragonCon 2016

Jim has been confirmed as the DragonCon 2016 literary guest of honor (see Facebook post)! As one commenter notes, “Get ready for crazy lines at any panel that has him among the speakers.” And based on past years, they’re absolutely right. But those lines are so worth it.

Excited about DragonCon? You can discuss this over on the forums.

More Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game News

The folks over at Evil Hat Productions will launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of the Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game later this month (possibly even next week — or the week after).

Make sure to subscribe to their mailing list to get news of its launch!

Learn to Play

As part of the run-up to the launch they’ve shared the rulebook for the game and a video that teaches you how to play the game. Watch it now, and get pumped—this game’s gonna be great!



Demo Opportunities in Maryland and Austin, TX

Evil Hat founder Fred Hicks will be demoing the Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game several places over the coming weeks. Here’s the schedule!

Saturday April 16th • All Afternoon & Evening • Games & Stuff of Glen Burnie, MD

Games & Stuff is hosting their 16th birthday bash this weekend, and Fred will be there to run as many games as he can fill. (With four prototypes on hand, if there’s table space, he can accommodate up to 20 players at a time.) If you’re in Maryland and are curious about the game — or just want to check out a great game store — come on by!

Wednesday April 27th • All Evening • Wonko’s Toys & Games of Austin, TX

Fred will be in Austin this week, and is stopping by Wonko’s on Wednesday evening for their tabletop night. He’ll be demoing the game for as long as there are folks who want to demo it & space to do it. See you there!

Saturday April 30th • 4pm-6pm (signing & conversation from 2pm-7pm) • Dragon’s Lair of Austin, TX

But if the weeknight at Wonko’s doesn’t work for your schedule, never fear, Austin! Fred will also visit Dragon’s Lair as a part of International Tabletop Day. With the event in full swing, the store’s sure to be packed; they can only promise Fred a demo table for DFCO from 4pm-6pm, so make sure to get there in time to claim a spot. Spectators welcome, of course! And Fred will be there for at least an hour before and after to meet & greet & talk about the game. Should be a great time!

Anywhere else?

Fred is based in Maryland and will be looking for other opportunities to demo when he can. You can best find out what Fred’s up to on Twitter and Google Plus.

The game’s designer, Eric Vogel, is based out of California, and is frequently found at unstoppable game store juggernaut Endgame Oakland, so keep an eye out there as well.

And as always, you can stay current with what’s afoot at Evil Hat by signing up for their mailing list.
An Alpha Preview

Evil Hat has also given us a second exclusive preview for the game — here’s a look at the Billy & Georgia player deck!


Click to embiggen! That’s an actual real word and everything. Honest.

When’s the Next Book Coming Out?

The answer is found as always in the upper right corner of the front page of Jim’s site, with a link to his upcoming works page: http://www.jim-butcher.com/faq/upcoming-works

No change in status from what’s shown there, folks. Jim is working, but there’s only one of him. These things take time! Don’t wear out the refresh button on that page or anything, but we will continue to keep the information there current.



Posted by fred on 2016/04/12 at 10:59 am

[Toxaris]

Just finished 'Burned' from Benedict Jacka. Although the red line through the stories is put into higher gear, I didn't like the book as much as the others. The first half was great until after the raid. Then it seemed he lacked ideas how to continue or more how to execute those ideas. The last chapter was especially a kind of Deus Ex Machina and not a good one I feel. I did like the last paragraph though.

A good read, but not the best in the series.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Toxaris

Just finished 'Burned' from Benedict Jacka. Although the red line through the stories is put into higher gear, I didn't like the book as much as the others. The first half was great until after the raid. Then it seemed he lacked ideas how to continue or more how to execute those ideas. The last chapter was especially a kind of Deus Ex Machina and not a good one I feel. I did like the last paragraph though.

A good read, but not the best in the series.

Yikes! That last paragraph almost ruined the book for me! It was the reason that I was unhappy with 'Burned'.

[AlbertaCowboy]

I'm so far behind on my TBR pile, it's not even funny. Still haven't started "Windlass", haven't read the last two Alex Verus novels, wanting to start "Rivers of London", and have given up on "Rosemary and Rue" simply because I have no idea what's happening since I put it down so long ago. Phew. Hopefully now that winter is over, I can get some proper reading time out on the deck!

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by AlbertaCowboy

Hopefully now that winter is over, I can get some proper reading time out on the deck!

Really? Usually more time to read in winter for me. Now I have to mow the grass and other yard work, play with dogs outside, ...