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Brief Cases

The Dresden Files
By Jim Butcher
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Brief Cases by Jim Butcher is a collection of short stories set within the world of the Dresden Files. It brings together a variety of tales that explore the adventures of wizard detective Harry Dresden and his allies. The stories delve into magical mysteries and encounters with supernatural beings, expanding the larger universe with thrilling and compelling narratives.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're keen on following the thrilling adventures of Harry Dresden, a wizard private investigator juggling everyday life and supernatural challenges. This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with magic, suspense, and witty, relatable characters. Sci-Fi & Fantasy fans will appreciate the vivid storytelling and diverse cast of characters, making it an exciting read for those who crave action and mystery in a fantastical setting.

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Brief Cases is a new collection of Dresden Files stories which will include an original novella, from international bestseller Jim Butcher

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Magic. It can get a guy killed.

Return to the world of the Dresden Files with Harry Dresden (the only wizard in the Chicago phone book) and friends as they solve supernatural mysteries, protect the helpless, and fight evil.

Brief Cases is a new collection of Dresden Files stories which will include an original novella, from international bestseller Jim Butcher.

Stories included in this collection: 'Curses', 'AAAA Wizardry', 'Even Hand', 'B is for Bigfoot', 'I Was a Teenage Bigfoot', 'Bigfoot on Campus', 'Bombshells', 'Jury Duty', 'Cold Case', 'Day One', 'A Fistful of Warlocks', 'Zoo Day' (original novella taking place between Skin Game and Peace Talks).

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Brief Cases is celebrated for being a thrilling addition to The Dresden Files series, capturing the remarkable vitality of its protagonist, Dresden, who is a standout in the urban fantasy genre. Jim Butcher's storytelling is acclaimed for its deeply satisfying nature, and the series as a whole is described as intensely enjoyable by its dedicated readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356511719

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera and the Cinder Spires series. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago, and he plays guitar quite badly. An avid gamer, Jim plays tabletop games in varying systems, a variety of video games and LARPs whenever he can make time for it. He currently resides mostly inside his own head, but his head can generally be found in his home town of Independence, Missouri.

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