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Dead Beat

The Dresden Files, Book 7

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Dead Beat

By: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
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When a killer vampire threatens to destroy head of Special Investigations Karrin Murphy's reputation, unless Harry delivers the powerful Word of Kemmler to her, he has no choice. Now Harry is in a race against time to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead.

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"Butcher's latest maintains the momentum of previous Dresden outings and builds the suspense right up to a rousing conclusion." ( Booklist)

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Problem with recording

In Chapter 30, around five minutes in, the recording is messed up. The sound cuts out mid-sentence and picks back up in a different spot.

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Butcher wins again

Where does Dead Beat rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very near the top

What did you like best about this story?

Dresden is such a fun character and in this book he becomes even more so.

Which character – as performed by James Marsters – was your favorite?

Bob the skull.

Any additional comments?

Life is a journey, time is a river and the door is ajar. Best Dresden novel so far.

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Did it again!

Butcher at his best. He keeps us coming back for the best wizard in literature!

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Absolutely brilliant.

This is my favorite Dresden novel. I've read them all many times but this tops my list. James Marsters is brilliant and brings the story to life.

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Butcher's Finest

This book is one of the best in the Dresden Files series, and serves as a great introduction for new readers. Harry is at the top of his game, taking a beating, bending the rules, and quipping all the way as he races to outwit a crew of necromancers hell bent on a deathly magic ritual. The pacing is relentless, the world building is fascinating, and the action is the very best in urban fantasy. This book is a perfect example of why Dresden is beloved by fans of noir, fantasy, action, and horror fans alike.

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great

great story another great edition to the Dresden Files. I look forward to the next book.

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my new favorite!

I absolutely loved it! It's definitely my new favorite! I'm so glad Butters made it!

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Better and better

Each Dresden book builds wonderfully on the last and I can't get enough! James Marsters brings the story to life.

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Great

Love the Dresden files and this was a particular favorite, Sue cracked me up!

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Best so far

For me this has been the best of the series so far. Action really picks up and I found myself laughing out loud in grocery store. Fun to get those looks from people as i enjoy Marsters proformance. Onto book 8.

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