Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard P.I.
Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in.
As if being murdered wasn't enough, Harry's shade can't rest in peace. He learns that three of his loved ones are in mortal danger, and only by discovering his assailant's identity can he save them, bring the criminals to justice, and move on.
It would just be easier if he could interact with the physical world, had a (working) crystal ball, and had access to his magic. He's also far from the only silent presence roaming Chicago's darkest alleys. Hell, he put some of them there himself. And now they're looking for payback.
Magic - it can get a guy killed
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Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera and the Cinder Spires series. His résumé 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.