New Releases by Jim Butcher

Chicago wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden and his new apprentice, Molly Carpenter, intend to end the havoc caused by a mad sorcerer — one whose ambitions would have the Windy City streets carved out as his own private kingdom. But when the magical upstart enters into an alliance with the notorious mob boss "Gentleman Johnnie" Marcone, will the fast-and-loose Dresden and his young charge survive unscathed? This graphic novel collects the critically acclaimed, six-issue series in one volume, and features a bonus section with Jim Butcher''s original story outline, sketchbook artwork from Carlos Gomez, cover gallery with roughs from Stjepan Sejic, and more!

Harry and company - along with an unwelcome ally - have tracked the Golem through the dank labyrinth of Undertown, and now find themselves in the very heart of madness and evil! Now, they must face the unstoppable creature... but even if they can defeat it, can they defeat its dark master?

Just a generation ago the notion that holidays should be invested with ethical and political significance would have sounded odd. Today it is part of the lifestyle political landscape. Volunteer tourism is indicative of the growth of lifestyle strategies intended to exhibit care and responsibility towards others less fortunate, strategies aligned closely with developing one’s ethical identity and sense of global responsibility. It sits alongside telethons, pay-per-click, Fair Trade and ethical consumption generally as a way to “make a difference”. Volunteer tourism involves a personal mission to address the political question of development. It draws upon the private virtues of care and responsibility and disavows political narratives beyond this. Critics argue that this leaves the volunteers as unwitting carriers of damaging neoliberal or postcolonial assumptions, whilst advocates see it as offering creative and practical ways to build a new ethical politics. By contrast, this volume analyses volunteer tourism as indicative of a retreat from public politics into the realm of private experience, and as an expression of diminished political and moral agency. This thought provoking book draws on development, political and sociological theory and is essential reading for students, researchers and academics interested in the phenomenon of volunteer tourism and the politics of lifestyle that it represents.

Harry, Molly and Mouse have embarked on a journey into the darkest recesses of the supernatural: the subterranean realm known as Undertown. At the end of their path lies the evil power behind the creature that''s murdered two innocent people. Finding and defeating that being will be hard enough-and it''ll be even harder with an uninvited ally along for the ride...

Something large, ruthless and possessed of supernatural power is smashing its way through Chicago-not to mention some of its residents. Harry and Molly are desperate to end its trail of destruction, but first they need to figure out what the blasted thing is. Further complicating matters is the involvement of "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone, the city''s most powerful mob boss and recent signatory of the Unseelie Accords. Marcone''s determined to find the creature, too-and if he has to go through Harry, so be it.

Die schrecklichste Waffe! Harry Dresden und ein Team unerfahrener Agenten des Weißen Rates auf tödlicher Mission: Eine Gruppe Wissenschaftler wird in einem abgelegenen Haus von Vampiren belagert. Was hüten die Gelehrten in dem Haus, das so schrecklich ist, dass es keinem in die Hände fallen darf? Und warum riskieren die Vampire alles, um es zu bekommen? Jim Butchers Magier-Detektiv Harry Dresden endlich in einem neuen Comic-Abenteuer!

Chicago’s only professional wizard is about to have a very bad day in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files... As Winter Knight to the Queen of Air and Darkness, Harry Dresden never knows what the scheming Mab might want him to do. Usually, it’s something awful. Mab has traded Harry’s skills to pay off a debt. And now he must help a group of villains led by Harry’s most despised enemy, Nicodemus Archleone, to break into a high-security vault so that they can then access a vault in the Nevernever. Problem is, the vault belongs to Hades, Lord of the freaking Underworld. And Dresden is dead certain that Nicodemus has no intention of allowing any of his crew to survive the experience. Dresden’s always been tricky, but he’s going to have to up his backstabbing game to survive this mess...

Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and magic-wielding warriors... Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity, towering for miles over the mist-shrouded surface of the world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances, and building fleets of airships to keep the peace. Captain Grimm commands the merchant ship, Predator. Fiercely loyal to Spire Albion, he has taken their side in the cold war with Spire Aurora, disrupting the enemy''s shipping lines by attacking their cargo vessels. But when the Predator is severely damaged in combat, leaving captain and crew grounded, Grimm is offered a proposition from the Spirearch of Albion--to join a team of agents on a vital mission in exchange for fully restoring Predator to its fighting glory. And even as Grimm undertakes this dangerous task, he will learn that the conflict between the Spires is merely a premonition of things to come. Humanity''s ancient enemy, silent for more than ten thousand years, has begun to stir once more. And death will follow in its wake...

A war is raging between the vampire forces of the Red Court and the White Council - a war that the wizards are losing. So desperate are the Council that they''ve dragooned the experienced and the outcast to reinforce their thinning ranks of Wardens. One of these draftees is one Harry Dresden, Chicago''s only wizard-for-hire and a guy who''s long been looked upon with suspicion by the supernatural authorities. Now, he''s one of them, and his first big mission as a Warden is a doozy: take a small team of greenhorns to a frigid town in the middle of nowhere to rescue a handful of mortals who''ve been targeted by the Red Court. The question is, why exactly are these particular mortals so crucial to the outcome of the war? The answer will come only if Harry can keep them, and his team, alive for one very long night. This graphic novel collects the critically acclaimed, five-issue series in one volume, and features a bonus section with Jim Butcher''s original story outline, sketchbook artwork from Carlos Gomez, cover gallery with roughs from Stjepan Sejic, and more! Creator Commentary from Jim Butcher: "The greatest frustration about writing the Dresden Files is all the stories I come up with that are too small or too straightforward to write into a novel. One of the great pleasures I''ve had as a writer is getting the opportunity to tell some of those stories in a short-story format, and in graphic novels like this one! War Cry is one of the stories I always wanted to tell but never got the chance to in the context of the novels, and I''m extremely pleased with how well it''s coming out."

Harry Dresden is locked in a battle with a dangerous magical creature known as "the Hag" that''s in the midst of an ascension rite. Dresden''s got to stop her, but he''s in way over his head! Only the right mix of magic, quick thinking and straight-out bluffing will stop her. As Jim Butcher brings this all-original mini-series to a triumphant close, fans will be rewarded with yet another great chapter in the epic story of The Dresden Files - and a conclusion that''s guaranteed to make any fan of the wizard/private investigator cheer!

In the city of Chicago, wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden switches from hunter to hunted as he continues following the trail of a supernatural killer haunting the Lincoln Park Zoo. The stakes increase and the tension ratchets higher as monstrous assassins and dark magic claim more innocent lives. Dresden must survive the killer''s onslaught and turn the tables, and fast, before the body count rises - and before the killer can reach her ultimate goal!

Cats don''t hunt in packs - and that''s one of the reasons Dresden knows he''s up against something magical when a whole group of escaped leopards, tigers and lions attacks him! It hardly seems fair, since he''s barely started the case. But then, that''s what happens when you''re a wizard investigating the paranormal for the police, especially when you''re up against an ancient creature that is planning to become something even more terrifying than it already is! Written exclusively for comics by Jim Butcher, The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle is a brand new story set in the world of the bestselling series of novels, The Dresden Files, that''s sure to enchant readers with a blend of gripping mystery and fantastic adventure!

This original story is set in the New York Times-bestselling world of Jim Butcher''s Dresden Files, and is scripted by Butcher himself! When the supernatural world goes out of control, there''s only one man to call: Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in the Chicago phonebook.

Four months have passed since the events depicted in Dead Beat, Jim Butcher''s New York Times- bestselling 7th novel in the Dresden Files series. A war is raging between the vampire forces of the Red Court and the White Council-a war the wizards are losing. So desperate are the Council that they''ve dragooned the experienced and the outcast to reinforce their thinning ranks of Wardens. One of these draftees is one Harry Dresden, Chicago''s only wizard for hire and a guy who''s long been looked upon with suspicion by the supernatural authorities. Now, he''s one of them, and his first big mission as a Warden is a doozy: take a small team of greenhorns to a frigid town in the middle of nowhere to rescue a handful of mortals who''ve been targeted by the Red Court. The question is, why exactly are these particular mortals so crucial to the outcome of the war? The answer will come only if Harry can keep them, and his team, alive for one very long night. An all new, original Dresden Files story featuring stunning artwork from Carlos Gomez, and covers by the amazing Stjepan Sejic!

The World Fantasy Award–winning anthology featuring an original Game of Thrones novella and new stories from Diana Gabaldon, Jim Butcher, and many more. The twenty-one stories in Dangerous Women showcase some of the best and bravest female characters from across genre fiction—from women warriors and fighter pilots to female serial killers, superheroes, wizards, and bandits. With work from twelve New York Times bestsellers, readers will discover a new Outlander story by Diana Gabaldon, a tale of Harry Dresden’s world by Jim Butcher, a story from Lev Grossman set in the world of The Magicians, and an original novella by George R. R. Martin about the Dance of the Dragons, the vast civil war that tore Westeros apart nearly two centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones. Also included are original stories of dangerous women—heroines and villains alike—by Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lawrence Block, Carrie Vaughn, S. M. Stirling, Sharon Kay Penman, and many others.

After a brief interlude in the afterlife, Harry Dresden’s new job makes him wonder if death was really all that bad in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Harry Dresden is no longer Chicago’s only professional wizard. Now, he’s Winter Knight to Mab, the Queen of Air and Darkness. Her word is his command. And her first command is the seemingly impossible: kill an immortal. Worse still, there is a growing threat to an unfathomable source of magic that could mean the deaths of millions. Beset by enemies new and old, Harry must gather his friends and allies, prevent an apocalypse, and find a way out of his eternal subservience before his newfound infinite powers claim the only thing he has left to call his own... His soul.

Harry Dresden está pletórico: en un año, no ha sufrido ninguna tentativa de asesinato. El mayor problema que ha tenido últimamente ha sido lidiar con la torpeza patológica de su nueva aprendiz, así que el futuro parece halagüeño. Por desgracia, el pasado no es, ni de lejos, tan benévolo. Una vieja deuda lo ata a Mab, monarca de las hadas de la Corte de Invierno y reina del Aire y la Oscuridad. Harry le debe aún dos favores y el momento de saldar cuentas ha llegado. Aparentemente, se trata solo de resolver una menudencia, pero no puede negarse. Acabará atrapado entre un enemigo espeluznante y un aliado mortífero, obligándolo a medir sus lealtades y probar los límites de su destreza. Vaya sorpresa.

Chicago wizard Harry Dresden gets a taste of the dead life in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. In his life, Harry’s been shot, stabbed, sliced, beaten, burned, crushed, and tortured. And after someone puts a bullet through his chest and leaves him to die in the waters of Lake Michigan, things really start going downhill. Trapped between life and death, he learns that his friends are in serious trouble. Only by finding his murderer can he save his friends and move on—a feat which would be a lot easier if he had a body and access to his powers. Worse still are the malevolent shadows that roam Chicago, controlled by a dark entity that wants Harry to suffer even in death. Now, the late Harry Dresden will have to pull off the ultimate trick without using any magic—or face an eternity as just another lost soul...

Fall under the intoxicating spell of their hex appeal... In the magical world that lies hidden beneath our own, witches and conjurers play deadly games. They know just the right spell to kill a man with one kiss—or raise him back again. And they''re not afraid to exact sweet revenge on those who dare to cross them. But what if you''re the unlucky soul who falls victim to a conjurer''s curse? And if you had the power to cast a magic spell of your own, would you use it? In this bewitching collection, nine of today''s hottest paranormal authors tell all-new, otherworldly tales. Spellbinding stories featuring bigfoot, albino vampires, professional wizards, resurrected boyfriends and even a sex droid from the twenty- third century named Silicon Lily. But as our conjurers are about to discover, it''s all fun and games until someone gets hexed. And sometimes, even the best spun spells can lead to complete and utter mayhem. Includes Stories From: Ilona Andrews Jim Butcher Rachel Caine Carole Nelson Douglas P. N. Elrod Simon R. Green Lori Handeland Erica Hayes Carrier Vaughn

No existe una buena relación entre Harry Dresden, el único mago que se anuncia en el listín telefónico de Chicago, y el Consejo Blanco de magos, que lo considera un tipo impetuoso e indisciplinado. Sin embargo, el Consejo le ha enviado a indagar sobre ciertos rumores acerca de la presencia de magia negra en la ciudad. Cuando Harry empieza a investigar, se encuentra con otro problema en la forma de la hija tatuada y perforada de un viejo amigo: su novio es el único sospechoso de lo que parece ser un ataque sobrenatural propio de una película de terror. Además, entidades malévolas que se alimentan del miedo andan sueltas por Chicago..., pero todas esas cosas son casi normales en el día a día de este mago, su fiel perro y una calavera parlante llamada Bob.

Le sort du royaume repose sur les épaules d''un garçon qui n''a aucun pouvoir. Depuis mille ans, les habitants d''Aléra repoussent les peuplades sanguinaires grâce aux furies, les forces élémentaires de la terre, de l''air, du feu, de l''eau, du bois et du métal. Mais dans la vallée de Calderon, Tavi ne maîtrise encore aucun élément. Pourtant, lorsque les féroces Marats font leur retour dans la vallée, le courage et l''ingéniosité du jeune Tavi vont se révéler une force bien plus cruciale que n''importe quelle furie. Une force qui pourrait lui permettre d''altérer le cours de la guerre.

Das neue Abenteuer aus einem der beliebtesten heroischen Fantasy-Epen der letzten Jahre! Die Armee der wolfsähnlichen Canim marschiert in Alera ein und treibt die Menschen immer weiter zurück. Tavi und die erste aleranische Legion versuchen, sie aufzuhalten, aber der junge Kommandeur verfügt über viel zu wenig Soldaten. Endlich trifft Verstärkung ein, doch anstatt ihn für seine Verdienste zu belohnen, wird Tavi des Befehls enthoben. Verzweifelt bemüht er sich dennoch, das Schlimmste für seine Männer zu verhindern. Dabei ahnt er nicht, dass sein Tod längst beschlossene Sache ist.

“One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves,”(Cinescape) the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and nonstop fun. Now you can learn why Harry Dresden is Chicago''s best—and only—professional wizard, in this collection of books 7 - 12 in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. DEAD BEAT PROVEN GUILTY WHITE NIGHT SMALL FAVOR TURN COAT CHANGES

The first six novels featuring Harry Dresden—Chicago’s only professional wizard—are a perfect introduction to the # 1 New York Times bestselling series that Entertainment Weekly describes as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Philip Marlowe.” STORM FRONT FOOL MOON GRAVE PERIL SUMMER KNIGHT DEATH MASKS BLOOD RITES

In the final novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher''s acclaimed Codex Alera series, the people of Alera—who use their unique bond with the elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal for protection—must face the ultimate conflict… For Gaius Octavian, life has been one long struggle. Battling ancient enemies, forging new alliances, and confronting the corruption within his own land, he became a legendary man of war and leader of men—and the rightful First Lord of Alera. Now, the end of all he fought for is close at hand. The brutal, dreaded Vord are on the march, using fear and chaos to turn the Alerans against one another, and forcing those who will not submit to flee to the outer reaches of the realm. Perhaps for the final time, Gaius Octavian and his legions must stand against the enemies of his people. And it will take all his intelligence, ingenuity, and furycraft to save their world from eternal darkness...

“Nine original stories by the modern masters of urban fantasy; an anthology that will both thrill fans and serve as a nice introduction to [the] genre.” —Booklist It was a dark and stormy knight, and nine dark defenders embarked upon a most perilous quest. . . . They’re the ultimate defenders of humanity—modern knights who do dark deeds for all the right reasons. In this all-star collection, nine of today’s hottest paranormal authors bring us thrilling, all-new stories brimming with magic, mystery and mayhem. John Marcone sets aside his plans to kill Harry Dresden to go head-to-head with a cantrev lord in Jim Butcher’s Even Hand. Kate Daniels is called upon to protect a shifter she trusts less than the enemy in Ilona Andrews’ A Questionable Client. Cormac must stop a killer werewolf before the next full moon in Carrie Vaughn’s God’s Creatures. And in Vicki Pettersson’s Shifting Star, Skamar goes after a creature kidnapping young girls—and enlists the aid of her frustratingly sexy neighbor. Shannon K. Butcher, Rachel Caine, Deidre Knight, Vicki Pettersson, and Lilith Saintcrow also contribute stories to this collection.

Werewolves, vampires, witches, voodoo, Elvis---and weddings An "ordinary" wedding can get crazy enough, so can you imagine what happens when otherworldly creatures are involved? Nine of the hottest authors of paranormal fiction answer that question in this delightful collection of supernatural wedding stories. What''s the seating plan when rival clans of werewolves and vampires meet under the same roof? How can a couple in the throes of love overcome traps set by feuding relatives---who are experts at voodoo? Will you have a good marriage if your high-seas wedding is held on a cursed ship? How do you deal with a wedding singer who''s just a little too good at impersonating Elvis? · L. A. Banks · Jim Butcher · Rachel Caine · P. N. Elrod · Esther M. Friesner · Lori Handeland · Charlaine Harris · Sherrilyn Kenyon · Susan Krinard Shape-shifters, wizards, and magic, oh my!

»Eine einzigartige Fantasy-Saga!« Publishers Weekly Zwei Jahre sind seit der gescheiterten Invasion der Marat vergangen. Und während Tavi, der noch immer keine Magie wirken kann, dem Ende seiner Ausbildung zum kaiserlichen Spion entgegenfiebert, droht Alera bereits neue Gefahr. Denn ausgerechnet als Kaiser Gaius Sixtus schwer erkrankt und das Reich ohne Führung ist, bewegen sich die Furcht erregenden Vord auf die Hauptstadt zu – uralte Schreckensgestalten, für deren Wiedererweckung nicht zuletzt Tavi mitverantwortlich ist ...

Harry Dresden, el único mago que ejerce de forma profesional en Chicago, debería estar contento porque el negocio va muy bien para variar. Pero puede que ahora tenga más trabajo de lo que esperaba:Tiene que batirse en duelo con el campeón de la Corte Roja de los Vampiros, que quiere matarlo para poner así fin a la guerra entre vampiros y magos; unos asesinos profesionales lo usan como diana en sus prácticas de tiro; el Sudario de Turín desaparece; hay un cadáver sin manos ni cabeza que la policía de Chicago tiene que identificar... Eso sin mencionar la vuelta de su ex novia, Susan, que sigue luchando contra su naturaleza medio vampírica y que además tiene un hombre nuevo en su vida... Hay días que más vale no levantarse de la cama. No importa cuánto puedas ganar.