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Dresden 8 Chapter Preview Starts Today!
Posted by iago at October 18, 2005 01:50 PM
Harry Dresden has spent years being watched and suspected by the White Council's Wardens. But now he is a Warden, and it sucks more than he thought... So when movie monsters start coming to life on his watch, it's officially up to him to put them back where they came from. Only this time, his client is the White Council, and his investigation cannot fail -- no matter who falls under suspicion, no matter the cost. Proven Guilty, the eighth book in the Dresden Files, will be released in hardcover from Roc publishing in May 2006. But in time for Halloween (Harry's birthday!), we've got sample chapters for you! Starting today, and continuing for the next 3 Tuesdays (through November 8th), you'll get a new preview chapter from the upcoming book. Trick or treat? It's all treat! CommentsBy the way: The November Edition of LOCUS mentions that Jim has sold the Dresden Files # 9~11 to ROC. Looks like our favorite Wizard will be a long time around. Posted by: Olaf Bock at November 4, 2005 03:09 AMOlaf, what're you talking about next october? I'm not all in the know right now, so explain? Posted by: Emily V (ryan's sis) at November 3, 2005 11:27 PMFirst off-- I'm loving the sample chapters!!! May seems much too far away... But... I think I might have found an inconsistency (No offense to the great and wonderful Mr. Butcher, of course.) Spoiler space for those who haven't read Dead Beat yet:
"I stepped around the corner of the building with my .44 in my hand, aimed it at the back of Luccio's head, drew back the hammer, and shouted, my voice harsh and hard, "Corpsetaker!" Luccio's steps faltered. Her head snapped around to look at me, and in her eyes I saw a brutal cruelty that could never have belonged to the captain of the Wardens. I felt the first tug of a soulgaze, but I made my decision... She opened her mouth, and I saw the Corpsetaker's madness twist Luccio's eyes, felt the sudden, dark tension as she began to gather power... The bullet from my .44 hit her just over her right cheekbone... it was the Corpsetaker's expression of shock and suprise as the stolen body fell..." This pretty much contradicts Morgan's accusation that Harry shot Luccio in the back of the head. Though I wonder if maybe there's a reason for the inconsistency later in the book. I am NOT doing this to knock Jim Butcher's work!!! I adore it, I recommend it to anyone who reads fantasy, and I eagerly await the next book (though I'm a bit concerned about the Sci-Fi channel movie-- I hope they get it right.) I just felt it might be helpful to point this out now, before it gets published and some of the poison pen reviewers got ahold of it. (I still remember the awful Fangoria review for Dead Beat... I'm not sure what book the reviewer was actually reading instead.) I can not wait! Thank you for writing a great set of books. Let you're name not be writ in water, and you're work survive you. Posted by: John Keats at November 2, 2005 01:34 AMJim, Thanks for putting the chapters up for us to read. My wife wont be happy though. She picked up the books (I finished them in about two weeks) and now all her spare time is spent reading about Harry and company. She is on book 5 and when she finds out your adding MORE chapters for her to read online, taking up even more time (she feels as though under a spell, unable to stop)she will be fit to be tied. Happy Birthday Harry !!! Best Greetings from Germany Posted by: Olaf Bock at October 31, 2005 02:54 AMwouldnt it be funny if morgan were on trial.. mwa ha ha stupid jerk that he is. JIM WHY DID YOU MAKE IT NEXT OCTOBER ugh im moving back to portland in september. this is just mean. (is a poor student and no money for a plane ticket to get back here in october) sigh.... Posted by: connor at October 31, 2005 01:36 AMMan, do we have to wait till May? This is gonna be wonderful! Posted by: Adrea at October 25, 2005 02:54 PMI like to see Ebenezaar sticking up for Harry. It's ironic he's showing compassion, 'cause of all in the room, he's the one licensed to kill and take over human minds. Poor Harry. Maybe he'll take it on himself to spread word for young paractioners what the laws are. Can I wait six hours for the next chapter? (Never mind nine months) Posted by: Amy at October 24, 2005 06:32 PM Alas, thanks for reassuring us that Harry isn't the one on trial in "Proven Guilty." That would have been to much for my poor heart to take. What's with the underlines? Looks like 8 is going to be another cracker! Posted by: Karl at October 24, 2005 03:08 PMI'd say I'm going to have trouble waiting till May to get the next book. But honestly I'll have trouble waiting till next Tuesday to read the next chapter. Pondering months in the future would be far to painful. Posted by: Grog at October 19, 2005 05:17 PMAwesome Beginning for a intersting sounding book. Wonders in curiosity what movies monsters Ole jim's pulling for the book. Poor Harry but hes has had to make these decisions before like the Unraveling spell. Thanks Jim for a Great Series, A start like Proven Guilty is what makes reading the set of the D-files even better the second time around. Posted by: Wes at October 19, 2005 04:57 PMJim, why must you tease us like this?! Now I can't wait until May 2006 and that's a long time away! Posted by: Nikki-ann at October 19, 2005 04:12 PMHuzzah! Not just one preview chapter but three more on top of it!! Most awesome! Not only are the Dresden books fun to read (and easy to get your friends and coworkers hooked on), but a new one comes out every year!!! Posted by: Matt at October 19, 2005 01:15 PManother dresden book - does life get any better? poor harry - but I LOVE reading about him and his trials!!!! Posted by: Dave at October 19, 2005 10:43 AMMy God, that has *gotta* suck for Harry. Posted by: Shego2Drakken at October 18, 2005 06:59 PMwoo hoo! More Dresden! But...wow. Poor Harry! Posted by: Heather at October 18, 2005 05:16 PMNo trick? But this is Jim writing with Harry...where's the fun if there's no trick? Posted by: Mickey at October 18, 2005 04:34 PMGods, how I love this series!!! Reading this makes my heart glad! Posted by: Aimes at October 18, 2005 03:00 PMall is right with the world again... Posted by: Brian at October 18, 2005 02:18 PMPost a comment
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Where's chapter 5? Don't leave us hanging!
Posted by: UnderpantsGnome at November 16, 2005 01:51 PM