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And after someone puts a bullet through his chest and leaves him to die in the waters of Lake Michigan, things really start going downhill. Trapped between life and death, he learns that his friends are in serious trouble. Only by finding his murderer can he save his friends and move on--a feat which would be a lot easier if he had a body and access to his powers.

Worse still are the malevolent shadows that roam Chicago, controlled by a dark entity that wants Harry to suffer even in death. Now, the late Harry Dresden will have to pull off the ultimate trick without using any magic--or face an eternity as just another lost soul Hamilton and Tanya Huff will love this series. The supporting cast is again fantastic, and Harry's wit continues to fly in the face of a peril-fraught plot.

It takes the best elements of urban fantasy, mixes it with some good old-fashioned noir mystery, tosses in a dash of romance and a lot of high-octane action, shakes, stirs, and serves. Longtime series fans as well as newcomers drawn by the SciFi Channel's TV series based on the novels should find this supernatural mystery a real winner. Probably you would come up with someone very like Harry Dresden, wizard, tough guy and star of [the Dresden Files].

Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, takes on a case as a favor to his friend Thomas-a vampire of dubious integrity-only to become the Sign In Help Gift Center. Synopsis When an unknown someone shoots him and leaves him to die, Harry Dresden hopes he might be heading to a better place. Silver Borne Mercy From Dead to Worse Fool Moon The Dresden Living Dead in Dallas Vendors in UK: Little Brown.

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A ghost's power may vary according to the strength of the deceased's psychic presence, varying from shades to very substantial ghosts, such as Agatha Hagglethorn or The Nightmare. As already mentioned, not all ghosts are of equal power. Weaker shades may just have phantom-like forms, while others may be more defined and substantial.

More powerful ghosts may interact with the mortal realm more actively than weaker ghosts. Agatha Hagglethorn was able to turn off the power in an entire ward at a hospital, enchanting the entire floor into a sleep, as well as using her spirit-self to suffocate babies.

They can also teleport or possess inanimate objects. The presence of a strong ghost can make the flame on a candle burn "pinpoint-clear". Ghosts cannot roam the mortal world between sunrise and sunset, nor can they wander on holy ground. Ghosts are also vulnerable to what Harry Dresden calls ghost dust , both in and out of the Nevernever. When wounded, they bleed ectoplasm. Ghosts can be sensed by priests, shamans, and people who care for the souls of others.

They can also be sensed by dogs, about one in ten can, and cats, who are not very impressed by them. Wraiths are ghosts without a purpose or without sufficient memories and self-reason, devouring the memories and the life of other shades.

Harry Dresden describes them as humanoid grey forms floating above the ground. They have no real features, only hollow eye sockets in a skull-like face.

Its mouth stretches open as though the lower jaw is hinged on rubberbands. Its details were obscure and oddly proportioned. It moves as though it has no weight and propelled itself by its toes. Since they gave themselves up to despair, they have a cold presence and are very dangerous, especially to fresh shades, devouring their memories and assuming their power.