Never expected to go gaga over "The Dresden Files", but I have--deliriously. Spent many nights reading the series till 3 am--and going to the office bug-eyed--but they were worth it. Long Live Harry Dresden! (And Jim Butcher, of course)

Congrats! It's well deserved. I love the series, and it's about time it received some recognition.

I'll be honest. I was unaware if the Dresden Files until it was introduced to me through the shortlived Scifi channel TV show. I loved the idea of a professional wizard/noir detective story. I wisely picked up the first three books in the series and became completely hooked. The world Jim has has created and populated with such great characters is amazing. The show did it little justice.
PS Harry needs to break down and bestow Murph with Fidelacchius already.

Another awesome Dresden book. I have been reading Sci Fi since the 70's, and NO ONE can turn a phrase like Jim Butcher. He is like the Shakespeare of Fantasy/Sci Fi. There are other Dresden clones out there, and some are not bad, but no one holds a candle to the original.

It is tough to wait for the next novel, but good writing is not fast food, though Harry Dresden might disagree!

I have quite literally read thousands of books. I can't go into a bookstore and find a shelf in the Sci-Fi section that doesn't have an author or book that I've read. The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera series are hands down my favorite series. When you're many, many books in, and I'm still buying hardbacks... That's awesome. I'm thrilled to read all the positive comments on this page. Incredible work Jim. You're da man.

Reading the comments waiting for the paperback. I hate you Jim.

Only joking, I love ya!

The #1 was well-deserved. I have eagerly awaited and then promptly devoured every Dresden file that has come in front of my eyes. Turncoat was no exception. Like one of the other posters noted, Jim Butcher has restored my faith in serial novels. I had thought the art form was dead. Thank you so much for restoring my faith, enriching my imagination, and rekindling my all too worn pathos.

Long time fan, it's always difficult to wait for the next book, you leave me hanging wondering what will happen next. I love Harry, Michael, Molly, Uriel, and everyone. I love the Fey, and Toot, I feel you have something in store for Toot, why else is he growing? I can't wait for the next one, please keep them coming

The hits just keep on coming! Best one yet. But if you don't start writing faster, I will need to find a 12 step program. I get the shakes waiting for the next book. Love the books but can't watch the show after I found the books. They needed to read them!

I am a fan for life, this series and the CODEX series. I look for them every 6 or 7 months. You need to start a 3rd series so that I don't have to wait so long for a fix!! One question, why hasn't Harry made some magical weapons or defenses for Murphy so that she can get down into the trenches more. Keep Writing and I'll keep reading.

Just finished Turncoat....WONDERFUL! Isn't it time for the next book?

You did it again!!!
My sister-in-law picked up Storm Front for me a few years ago and I have been in love ever since. I even have helped get my Niece hooked :)
Great job on Turn Coat. I can't wait to see what Harry and Molly get into next!!

one nice thing about starting a good series late is that there are enough books already out there to keep one busy reading for a while ... then you hit the end and have to start waiting. :(

all i can say is that i'm shocked you haven't hit #1 before now, especially with the extra exposure the tv series must have brought. congratulations, it is very well deserved!

The Dresden story cannot be topped by any other.
Mr. Butcher, your writing style is different. I dont exactly like it, but its hard not to become gripped by the plot. They have been thrills to read on the most part.
The first book of yours i read was Dead Beat. It wasn't too great but i tried the next one, proven guilty, which was not also not too great, but i loved the character. White Night was better!Then Small Faovr greatest thing ever! The fallen in coins, great swords, semi-gods in peoples heads, knowledge, hellfire, fairy queens, knights.....i didn't sleep much for a couple of days. same can be said for Turn Coat.
The only complaint i have is that i feel really perverted when reading about the vampires and can't help but feel that your a sicko to be writing it and using it to grab the attention of audience. its pityful. Im sad that you included it. Sexual themes...they make crappy movies, they've ruined great movies and your books.
In my opinion, i dont think any of you books will top Small Favor. But hey your a best selling author, what do i know.

i'm a big fan of Glen cook and Steven Burst. Both have characters similiar to Jim's but neither one of the writers are very prolific. I Would spend YEARS waiting for the next installments of their books to come out. When I started reading Jim butchers "Storm Front" when it first came out I had no intention of waiting around for yet ANOTHER series that I liked to let me down. So I never really looked for any of Jim's books after readying " Storm Front " One day, a few years later I noticed he had a few more books out. I re-purchased " Storm Front " and bought Fool's Moon and grave Peril. Since then I have never looked back. Jim's worked has satisfied me like none of my previous favorite writers ever did. He's hard working ,dedicated and thouroughly seems to enjoy writing the Dresden files. Thank-you Jim for all the hard work and dedication you've restored my faith in serial novels. -Mike-

it was seriusly awesome

Another great book, just as I expected. Well-paced, brilliantly executed and planned. Jim Butcher, sir, you are a WRITING GOD!! Congratulations on the #1, you definitely deserved it, even before this book. Can't wait for the next book and the Codex Alera finale. You are the best author out there.

i was looking for something to read at work being security i havent much to do at night since everythings mostly automated.

i just have to say if they had stuck to the book the TV show would have been better. also i wonder if they would ever make the series into movies?

Freaking awesome, as usual. Everyone should know about the greatness of the Dresden Files. Turn Coat kept up the great pace of the series, and I can't wait for the next one. Or the next in Codex Alera for that matter. Keep it up and so will we! =D

Awesome book! When's the next one!

I only started reading the series because James Marsters did such a fabulous job reading the audiobooks and after hearing the first three chapters, I HAD to read it myself. Now I hear his sweet, sexy voice in my head the entire time I'm reading. Talk about delicious icing on an absolutely fabulous cake! I intentionally tried to read this book as slowly as I could and still could only drag it out a week! What am I supposed to do with the next 11 months until the next one comes out?! I was stupid enough to let a friend start reading my old volumes and now I can't even reread the series! Please write fast!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats on Turn Coat, Another great book that was impossible to put down once started. Looking froward to the next adventure.... Changes.

Thanks for making reading a Treat!!

Chris

Keep em comming! I cant wait for the next book in the series to be released.

This series hands down beats any other I've read, I was actually giddy going to get it and was reading it through town, at the bus-stop, on the bus, during dinner and actually on the phone aswell !! I'm not even sure when they hung-up? :) But do these even get seen? Coz the series was like someone elses interpretation of it which made it bad, and they should make the books into kind of a dark or dark humour movie series. and why in turn coat dya think 'stars and stones' is trying to usurp 'hells bells' rightfull place, it sounds like it came from 'the sword in the stone' the animated move :( too generic. but anyway frikkin awesome on the series.

Any book in this series by Jim Butcher is a great read. I hadn't picked up a book in over a year when my dad gave me Storm Front and said "Try it." A month later and I have read every book, it practically consumes all the time I'm not at work. In fact, I'm tired at work most of the time because I stay up too late every night for the simple fact that I can't put down the damn book to go to sleep! I can't wait for the next one and until then I'm starting on the Codex Alera series. Thanks for getting me back into reading Jim, your the reason I remembered how captivating a damn good book can be!

I can't believe I overlooked The Dresden Files for so long. I started reading them on a recommendation from a friend just over a month ago, and now I've already finished Turn Coat and I'm dying for more.

Jim Butcher is without doubt one of the best writers on the face of the earth right now. Right now I'm off to pick up the first book of Codex Alera. Thank you, Jim, for restoring my faith in fantasy as a genre. I was starting to think I'd need a new obsession.

love the book especially the tender moment harry and murphy share

Love the book. Outstanding characters that just keep getting better. Hopeing for video game. An Sci fi channel was dumb for letting your show go it was just getting good. Maybe you will get another shot. Keep writing and we'll keep reading.

Another great book. I read the book and enjoyed it so much that I just bought the audio. My family are listening to instead of watching TV.

Jim have overcome Orson Scott Card as my favorite write. Carrie Vaugh is a close second so don't get too cocky Mr. Butcher.

I love the detailed characters. Toot Toot is da bomb!!!

Another Excellent book, I read the first book as a recommendation from amazon and have not looked back, only trouble is weve got to wait for the next installment......

Excellent more please

What a phenomenal series! I have spread the word to everyone I know. I even have my father reading the tenebrous tales of Harry Dresden. If you knew my father, you would understand how crazy that is! That being said, The Dresden Files appeal to so many different people because of the depth of character created in Harry and the realistic approach given to a world that seems so foreign. I anticipate every chapter!

Congratulations on Turn Coat making #1, Jim!!!

I picked up the first Dresden files book on a lark. It was one of the best accidents that ever happened to my literary world! I love the blend of scifi magic and detective noir,and the character of Harry is just damn likeable. I have loved the evolution of the life of Harry and his compatriots,and the continued excitement of each novel had me burning through the first 8 novels at a weekly pace. Now,to savor the moment(and not have to wait months between my Dresden fix) i only allow one chapter per week.
I enjoy the comic adaptations and had high hopes for the tv series. I truly hope that made for tv movies or even a cartoon might be in store forthe future! Until then , when are Harry Dresden figures going to be made?!> Keep up the GREAT work Jim and congrats on being number 1!

It is almost crazy how much I love The Dresden Files. I started from reading book 7 and when I finished the book, all I could think about was reading 1 through 6 and 8 and on. Now that I finished Turn Coat, I can't freaking wait for the next book.

Oh and FYI the Dresden Files are the first books I have ever finished reading, let alone fell in love with. Please don't stop making them. Try and get the TV series back too. I got that on DVD also. Oh yeah and the graphic novel and the short story. I love everything Dresden!

Congratulations. I think having a #1 seller is a writers dream. Not for the $$$ as much as for the fact that so many enjoy your work. It's quite rewarding, yes?

#1 bestseller for a #1 series.

Mel

Congrats! This was a phenomenal read. I love who Harry has become throughout the years and how those around him have grown, as well. Jim has a talent for creating very real characters, whom I actually cried for at the end. He is absolutely brilliant.

I got the book on April 7th and completed the reading by day end. All Bucther's latest books deserve 10/10. Right now Butcher is my favorite author and I would recommend him to all.

Awesome news, Drezden deserves to be on #1.

I hope that sequel will be released as soon as possible.

Yeah this serie is great! but sad, that it in germany only is released to book three.but i bought the rest of them in english ;)

Way to go Jim yet again.This is my favourite book so far. Keep them coming FOREVER!!!

It deserves to be #1.

Regards

Brian

Completely deserved in my humble opinion! Thanks for yet another great read Jim! After reaidng Turn Coat all I could think of was how many new twists and turns await in the future - I don't know how you do it - but book after book you manage to keep it interesting and new!!! Congrats sir and let's hope that number one becomes standard for all of your books!

Best,

David

YAY!! I've loved this series since the beginning and couldn't put this one down either. Congratulations on going number one! Can't wait until the next one even though parts of this one made me sad...

I thoght the audiobooks did not come out until the 30th?

I have to say awesome book, but Dead Beat and Summer Knight are still my favorites.

Oh my. This is one of the best books I have ever read. I started reading this series last year and it has not disappointed. I forced myself to make it last more than 3 days because I didn't want it to end. I can't wait to see the ramifications of the events later in the series.

Good God man! Quit writing such fantastic books! I have to get some sleep sometime!! Wait, no I don't, that's what they make coffee for. Keep 'em coming!
Big congrats!!

I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!!! im not finished with this book yet but i will be soon i cant put it down except to write this comment haha. GOD I HOPE THERE I MORE ON THE WAY :)
Your amazing jim and congrats
Kaden

Congrats! That's so exciting! :)

Wow, congratulations Jim!
Definitely well-deserved. It was an amazing read.

No suprise at all. You are #1 and deserve to be there! Keep it up and I think the #1 slot will always be there for you when you release each in the series. Great job and you never disappoint.

Awesome! Congrats Jim!

Ok the turncoats out.bought it reading it when's the next one coming out ? greedy aren't i.

Can't help it if i like them so much.

Congratulations to a man whose books have been an influence to myself and many, many others over the years!!!! Every year I look forward to reading the next installment of the Dresden Files.
I met Jim just last week and I was thrilled to find out that he really cares about his fans and is a class act as well.
Again, Congratulations to Jim and everyone who makes these wonderful books a reality for those who anxiously await the next novel.

I just finished reading Turn Coat. It's terrific! It lived up to its expectations.

Congratulations on it being #1.

Way to go, its about time you are rewarded for your writing. You take us to your world with every book. This time, you led us to explore our inner monster.

Congrats Jim! From Kirby (werewolf) and Amanda (Carpenter)!!!

This is awesome news, congrats! Ah, but since I bought all Dresden series from Orbit's paperback version... (sorry, just plain OCD) that means I can only read it in Jan 2010!

Must start buying hardcovers now... hmm.

(Yes. I just got my Small Favour, paperback copy from Orbit last month.. Pathetically slow, I know)

Congrats, but not surprised.

Now for the next book!

Congrats Longshot! You deserve it, man.

Great work as always, not quite up the the high points like Dead Beat and Proven Guilty, but still quite enjoyable. Looking forward to First Lord's fury and subsequent Dresden Files books

Hi,
Turncoat as with the rest of the series was amazing! I do have but one thing to add, write faster damn it, some of us geeks need something to do when it's not larp season!

Hey... I have read and currently own all of your Dresden File books... except Turn Coat, I am looking forward to it, and congratulations on reaching number one. I also own the series that appeared on Sci-Fi. Are you planning on continuing that aspect of the Series? I personal believe that the books would make great movies, but a movie can never live up to your writing. I will continue to enjoy your writing until the finish of the Dresden Files�.

Congrats on Turn Coat! I got the audio book, cause I love James Marsters, and it's AWESOME! Definitely the best yet, especially with him going to Council Central in Edinburgh, and then with all the stuff on the island.

Most Excellent ;-)

Joe