Book source ~ Gifted – birthday present

For those who like to read things in chronological order this story is set between the novel White Knight and the graphic novel Down Town.

I love the world of Harry Dresden and I delight in each book and graphic novel I can get my greedy little hands on. This one was a birthday gift from my hubby, so yay! Even though this is a short story in graphic novel form, everything I love about the Dresden Files is present: humor, snarkiness, Big Bads, mystery, and magic. I love it. On the other hand, I’m not so enamored with the artwork. It’s only so-so for me since I don’t think anyone looks how I pictured them. Which wouldn’t ordinarily be a bad thing, but I just had a hard time with everyone being so buff. Harry? No. And Marcone? Seriously?! Absolutely not. Anyway, great story, meh artwork.

*Book source ~ NetGalley

Chicago has had another homicide rating high on the Weird Shit O’Meter and Lt. Karrin Murphy has called in wizard extraordinaire and PI Harry Dresden as a consultant. Yep. It’s supernatural and with some help from his apprentice Molly Carpenter they’re able to narrow down the pool of suspects. When mob boss “Gentleman Johnnie” Marcone sticks his nose into Harry’s (and Murphy’s) business Harry doesn’t let that stop him from trying to take down whatever or whoever it is that’s killing people in his city. But who will win the showdown downtown in Undertown?

Another great story in the Dresden Universe. This is an original story and is not something that’s been rehashed in a different medium. You’ve got Harry, Molly, Marcone and Mouse for a large portion of the tale with Murphy, Thomas, Bob, Guard and Hendricks making appearances. Loved the story and the artwork is fantastic. If you’re a Dresden fan then this is one installment that shouldn’t be missed.