Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1) - Series Bookring
Registered by BountifulPots on 1/4/2004
10 journalers for this copy...
This is a fantastic book by a fantastic author, and I had to share them with everyone. This is the first in a series about a wizard in Chicago named Harry Dresden, who is constantly having a bad day. In this book, he is called in by the Chicago PD because of a double homicide that was obviously committed through magic, and they need his help to figure it out. Really a good read!
On its way in the Harry Dresden Files bookring
Members, in order:
jamieh2003 - West Virginia
BrynnSC - South Carolina
nmarshall88 - Tennessee
Penny-n-Chaos - Georgia
vicki970 - Florida
mytilus - United Kingdom
coolboxuk - United Kingdon
RubyBlueLady - United Kingdom
4orty7even - United Kingdom
mysteryfan03 - Missouri
BountifulPots - Kansas
Members, in order:
jamieh2003 - West Virginia
BrynnSC - South Carolina
nmarshall88 - Tennessee
Penny-n-Chaos - Georgia
vicki970 - Florida
mytilus - United Kingdom
coolboxuk - United Kingdon
RubyBlueLady - United Kingdom
4orty7even - United Kingdom
mysteryfan03 - Missouri
BountifulPots - Kansas
Caught in the mail today along with the other 4 books in the series. Thanks rslicer. I'll be reading these within the next day or so and getting them out to BrynnSC.
A really fun reading experience. I enjoyed this opening tale in the story of Harry Dresden, Wizard at large. With lots of preternatural critters its reminiscent of the Laurell K. Hamilton series but it is not deriviative and stands on its own merits. The books are in beautiful condition though and I was almost hesitant to be the first to open the pages and ruin that perfection;-) Notice I said almost... I should have the rest of the series done and in the mail to BrynnSC by Friday Jan. 30th...I'll journal again when I get back from the Post Office that day.
mailed to BrynnSC Feb 2, 2004 via media mail.
Received all 5 of the Dresden Files books in the mail, today. I will PM nmarshall88 and make another entry when I finish the book. Thanks for sharing rslicer!
I like the way Butcher defines magic and it's limits. He has a nice writing style and keeps the story flowing. Harry is just a normal, down on his luck kinda guy. He's not all powerful and uses magic only when necessary. He has a history that is just hinted at in this book that piques your curiousity. It's a good first book that makes you want to pick up the next one. And the series only gets better!
"Kids. You gotta love them. I adore children. A little salt, a squeeze of lemon-perfect"
"Kids. You gotta love them. I adore children. A little salt, a squeeze of lemon-perfect"
Got the series in the mail. Envelope was torn & I was afraid one might be missing, but all 5 books were in there.
I'll journal the other 4 as they are read, that way I can indicate when they are being mailed.
I just wanted to post here that all 5 have been received.
I'll journal the other 4 as they are read, that way I can indicate when they are being mailed.
I just wanted to post here that all 5 have been received.
received today
Starting this series today, should be done by friday or saturday morning. Will post on each book as I finish :)
Absolutely loved this, couldn't put it down. Starting #2 after I post this. Work has been slow so I should be done with the series this weekend!
After almost a year with Vicki9170, this book (the first of five) has finally turned up. I'd given up hope!
I'm really looking forward to this series of books, and will start Storm Front tonight.
Thank you BountifulPots!
I'm really looking forward to this series of books, and will start Storm Front tonight.
Thank you BountifulPots!
This is not a great work of literature. It is also not particularly well plotted.
But I loved it!
I inhaled Storm Front almost overnight, and am already nearing the end of Fool Moon.
I am feeling slightly concerned for Harry, however. I’m not sure how much more of a battering the poor chap can take!
But I loved it!
I inhaled Storm Front almost overnight, and am already nearing the end of Fool Moon.
I am feeling slightly concerned for Harry, however. I’m not sure how much more of a battering the poor chap can take!
Sorry for the late journal about the arrival of this set of ring books but they just came when I was on holiday... Coming back I was so busy I forgot for another 2 days but managed to read the first volume on my last off-day yesterday.
I quite enjoyed the character of Harry and the idea of the modern unusual setting and the mystical murder mystery, although I think the book is rather biased towards the hero - with the amount of battering he had he should have been dead, wizard or no... Will be starting Fool Moon tonight.
I quite enjoyed the character of Harry and the idea of the modern unusual setting and the mystical murder mystery, although I think the book is rather biased towards the hero - with the amount of battering he had he should have been dead, wizard or no... Will be starting Fool Moon tonight.
I received books one,two,three and five on Saturday (8/7/06)
The series looks great, thanks
The series looks great, thanks
OOOOOO! This book was sooooo exciting! I am so glad I decided to join in this spiral!. This is really my kind of book.
I will send book one on the the next person, they wont have long to wait for each book.
I will send book one on the the next person, they wont have long to wait for each book.
Journal Entry 17 by 4orty7even from Kingston upon Thames, Surrey United Kingdom on Thursday, July 20, 2006
Received today - many thanks !
Only 200 pages to go on my current book, then this one will be next......
Only 200 pages to go on my current book, then this one will be next......
Journal Entry 18 by 4orty7even from Kingston upon Thames, Surrey United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Enjoyed this, even though wizardry isn't my favourite storyline (never managed to get into the other Harry). Not sure I'll stay the course for the series, but I'll keep going to see how things shape up !
Will get this off in the mail with my next batch.
Will get this off in the mail with my next batch.
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On it's way to mysteryfan03.
Apparently, surface mail takes up to 6 weeks ! Must be via the "slow boat to China" ;o)
On it's way to mysteryfan03.
Apparently, surface mail takes up to 6 weeks ! Must be via the "slow boat to China" ;o)
Got this book yesterday! It did take a while, didn't it? but it is safe and sound here in Missouri now. I am anxious to read this book, but do have one in front of it. thanks
I must apologize for having this book for such a long time! Thank BP for sharing it with us! I will be getting it on its way home in the next day or two. I always like starting a new enjoyable series. I hope that I get to read more of them someday. Thanks
Journal Entry 22 by 4orty7even from Kingston upon Thames, Surrey United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Your wish is my command mysteryfan03 - the next one (Fool Moon) was sent off yesterday !
Journal Entry 23 by 4orty7even from Kingston upon Thames, Surrey United Kingdom on Monday, February 5, 2007
Just noticed there's a new Dresden Files TV series starting in the UK on 14th Feb (Sky One 9:00). Anyone in the US seen it? I'll just have to watch it ;o)
Oops! I never journaled this one, but it made it home safe and sound! Thanks to all!