The host of fan favourite characters in the book will appeal to long-term fans of the series as well the prominence of Murphy, as well as a return to form for Michael, former Knight of the Cross, is a great contrast to Harry’s increasing darkness.
There are some real tear-jerking moments in Skin Game. In addition, Butcher is still able to masterfully tug at the heartstrings when necessary through his strong characterisation, especially when we see Harry have a proper conversation with his daughter for the first time. The pace is still quick, the action still impressive, and the series’ increasingly epic feel retains its shine. The classic Dresden one-liners, brilliantly terrible humour, and rather endearing pop-culture references (he sneaks James Cameron’s Aliens in there at an indescribably perfect time) are still in abundance. To add to this, his writing is still frighteningly sharp considering the series’ impressive length. Not only this, but there is a mysterious parasite in Harry’s head, and he has three days before it kills him.Īs I said, Jim Butcher isn’t lacking in the original ideas department.
And not just any vault Harry and Nicodemus, along with a crack team of wizards, mercenaries and other ‘creatures’ (you’ll see when you read it, and I promise you won’t be disappointed) are attempting to rob Hades, Lord of the Underworld, of the Holy Grail. He is coerced by Mab, Queen of the Faerie Winter Court (and technically his employer) into aiding and abetting Nicodemus Archleone – arguably Harry’s most evil and terrifying nemesis – in robbing a vault. This book sees wizard Harry Dresden, the Dresden Files’ voice and chief protagonist, thrust into yet another seemingly hopeless, and endlessly entertaining position. However, Skin Game, the fifteenth book in Jim Butcher’s acclaimed series the Dresden Files completely defies this expectation. You would expect that after fourteen books a fantasy writer might start to run out of ideas – their writing might start losing originality and flair. Read with caution if you have yet to finish the story. This review contains some minor spoilers.
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