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The Dresden Files, #15.1

Jim Butcher

5 June 2018

Anthology | Fantasy | Paranormal

437 Pages

My Rating ~ 5 bites

What’s not to love about some short stories in the Dresden Universe? Most are told from Harry’s POV, but there are a few told from other favorite characters’. All are excellent additions to the Dresden Universe.

* A Fistful of Warlocks ~ from STRAIGHT OUTTA TOMBSTONE, edited by David Boop

A story told from the POV of Warden Anastasia Luccio in the Wild West

* B is for Bigfoot ~ from UNDER MY HAT: TALES FROM THE CAULDRON, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Republished in WORKING FOR BIGFOOT

Harry is hired by a Bigfoot.

* AAAA Wizardry ~ from the Dresden Files RPG

Harry is teaching the new wardens and telling them a story of a job.

* I was a Teenage Bigfoot ~ from BLOOD LITE 3: AFTERTASTE, edited by Kevin J. Anderson. Republished in WORKING FOR BIGFOOT.

Harry’s second job for Bigfoot.

* Curses ~ from THE NAKED CITY, edited by Ellen Datlow

Harry is hired to lift the Chicago Cubs curse.

* Even Hand ~ from DARK AND STORMY KNIGHTS, edited by P. N. Elrod

A story told from John Marcone’s POV.

* Bigfoot on Campus ~ from HEX APPEAL, edited by P. N. Elrod. Republished in WORKING FOR BIGFOOT.

Harry’s third job for Bigfoot.

* Bombshells ~ from DANGEROUS WOMEN, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois

A story told from Molly’s POV right after Changes.

* Cold Case ~ from SHADOWED SOULS, edited by Jim Butcher and Kerrie Hughes

Another from Molly’s POV, right after Cold Days.

* Jury Duty ~ from UNBOUND, edited by Shawn Speakman

Harry actually gets a jury duty summons.

* Day One ~ from UNFETTERED II, edited by Shawn Speakman

A story told from the POV of Waldo Butters after Skin Game.

* Zoo Day ~ a brand-new novella, original to this collection

Harry, Mouse, and Maggie spend a day at the zoo. Story is told from all 3 of their POVs.