
Blood Rites
by:
Jim Butcher
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0451459873
ISBN 13: 9780451459879
Publication date:
August 3rd, 2004
Publisher: Ace
Pages: 372
Genres: Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art & Photography
Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, finds himself tangled in a web of dark magic and ancient rituals. His latest assignment takes him to the shadowy underbelly of the city, where threats lurk in the form of sinister mythos and unspeakable horrors. As he delves deeper, it becomes clear that the stakes are higher than ever before, with forces at play that could unravel the very fabric of reality.
Dresden, known for his sharp wit and formidable skills, must navigate a landscape fraught with danger, where the line between ally and enemy blurs. With the clock ticking, he faces an array of powerful beings, each with their own agenda, leading to confrontations that challenge not only his abilities but also his moral compass. Alliances are tested as loyalties shift, forcing him to confront his past and the consequences of his actions.
The complexities of urban magic are brought to life as he grapples with the implications of blood magic. This darker aspect of his trade reveals the seductive power it wields, beckoning him into a moral quagmire that could endanger not just his life but the lives of those he holds dear. With every spell cast, Dresden finds himself questioning the very nature of power and its capacity for destruction.
As he races against time, the fusion of personal stakes and otherworldly dangers culminates in a gripping tale of survival, exploration, and the struggle for redemption. Bound by his quest for justice and reluctant heroism, Harry Dresden must muster every ounce of his cunning to emerge victorious from the dire circumstances that engulf him.
Dresden, known for his sharp wit and formidable skills, must navigate a landscape fraught with danger, where the line between ally and enemy blurs. With the clock ticking, he faces an array of powerful beings, each with their own agenda, leading to confrontations that challenge not only his abilities but also his moral compass. Alliances are tested as loyalties shift, forcing him to confront his past and the consequences of his actions.
The complexities of urban magic are brought to life as he grapples with the implications of blood magic. This darker aspect of his trade reveals the seductive power it wields, beckoning him into a moral quagmire that could endanger not just his life but the lives of those he holds dear. With every spell cast, Dresden finds himself questioning the very nature of power and its capacity for destruction.
As he races against time, the fusion of personal stakes and otherworldly dangers culminates in a gripping tale of survival, exploration, and the struggle for redemption. Bound by his quest for justice and reluctant heroism, Harry Dresden must muster every ounce of his cunning to emerge victorious from the dire circumstances that engulf him.