World Famous Comics: Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2)
Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2)
By: Jim Butcher Publisher: Roc Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Roc Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 352 Publication Date: January 01, 2001 Release Date: January 09, 2001
Book Description: Could a werewolf be loose in Chicago? Common sense says no. The grisly evidence says yes. So does Harry Dresden. And with his weird connections, he should know....
Chicago's many breeds of werewolves In this action-packed sequel to Storm Front, Chicago's only wizard deals with an astonishing infestation of werewolves. (It stands to reason that when many American cities have to contend with suburban coyotes that Chicago would come up with something much worse.) In this lively and noir fantasy, Harry Dresden learns about the astonishing variety of werewolves, is caught in the cross-fire between mobsters and FBI and, for good measure, his former ally, Lt. Karrin Murphy of the Chicago Police, arrests him for withholding information from her. He gets beaten up many times, but gets lucky only once.
Harry continues to be a chivalrous idiot, by being overprotective and refusing to share information with his allies. His "issues" with technology continue to be useful. He's an attractive and sympathetic character who plunges into a giddy romp with nightmare beasts. Call this a comedy wherein a lot of people get ripped to shreds...and I'm not kidding.
Wolf, Wolf and Wolf This is a new twist on werewolves. Every Novel seems to introduce a new being straight out of the old horror movies I loved as a kid. There is some serious blood flying around in this novel. Yet it still hold true to dealing with a detective and Magic. Gotta love it. The more you read, the more drawn into this book you become
Wizards and Werewolves "I never used to keep close track of the phases of the moon. So I didn't know that it was one night shy of being full when a young woman sat down across from me in McAnally's Pub and asked me to tell all about something that could get her killed."
For Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, life was rough at the moment. Business was slow. OK, business was almost non-existent. Since the "episode" last spring, involving a dark wizard and Chicago's drug trade, his main source of income, working with Chicago's Special Investigations Unit, had all but dried up. Lt. Karrin Murphy was still a little pissed at Harry for leaving her in the dark over some of the more Supernatural elements to the case. In Harry's defense, he really was trying to keep her safe. The White Council had strict rules about too much information going to mortals. But Murphy didn't see it that way. She thought Harry was keeping things from her and with Harry's loyalty in question, she had backed away from using him as a consultant. So when Kim Delaney, a novice wizard, offered to buy Harry dinner in exchange for some information, who was he to argue? A man had to eat.
But when Kim wanted information on containment circles, Harry knew she was way out of her league. She didn't have the experience or the power to create the kind of circle she was asking about, and Harry didn't want to give her information that could get her in trouble. Then, in walks Murphy with a brand new case, one that Harry might be able to give her some guidance in.
But as soon as Murphy takes Harry to the crime scene, he knows that bad things are about to happen. The corpse in question is one that he knows: a henchman for Gentleman Johnny Marcone, Chicago's biggest crime boss. That isn't so much the problem. The problem is it looks like the body was "eaten" by wild animals. But just as they were investigating the body, the FBI shows up and interferes with the case. Because this isn't the first body to found in this condition. 12 others just like it.....during last month's full moon cycle.
Murphy doesn't believe in the existence of werewolves, but Harry does and she wants to know all about them. With 3 more days in the cycle, others are going to die if something isn't done. And when the next body is discovered....the body of Kim Delaney, Harry makes this case a personal one. Werewolves, Hexenwolves, Lycanthropes, Loup-garou....there is a lot of activity in Chicago, and only one wizard that can figure out what is going on!
I don't think I can express how much I love this series!! Harry is one of the coolest characters to come along in the fantasy world, and I just love him. He's smart, funny, chivalrous, and moral. He WANTS to do the right thing. And yet, he's human, albeit a wizard. He has faults and flaws just like anyone else. Fool Moon moves at a lightning-fast pace, and the pages just seem to turn themselves. The plot is rich with unexpected turns and twists. And poor Harry seems to have everyone gunning for him. But can a few little wolves keep Harry down?? Well...I guess you'll just have to read it and find out. I dare you not to fall in love with Harry Dresden and this series!!
An amazing novel This is the second novel in the Dresden Files, but it is still complete within itself. In my opinion, a good author makes each individual book its own novel, yet builds on previous novels in the series. In this novel, Dresden faces off against werewolves. Before the full moon, people begin getting mauled. At this same time, a man who inherited a werewolf curse from his family finds his protective charms broken. Is this man responsible for the killings, or is he being set up? When he is captured, an exciting scene in the jail ensues.
I liked the first more than the second, but this was still a good story, and it is still a good read. I used to be irritated by James Butcher's writing style and format, but I am adapting to it. I am beginning to find the novels exciting and interesting. Overall, a good book, it can be read without reading the first. Additionally, subplots are beginning to reveal themselves. If you enjoyed the first novel, the second will keep you entertained.
Werewolf, there wolf, and there, and there... Fool Moon is the second book of Mr. Butcher's Dresden Files. In this book, after a significant break from Storm Front, Murphy invites Harry to investigate a murder that appears to have been done by wolves. Also investigating in the murder are four FBI agents who seem a little different. As with Storm Front the story centers around Harry and is told by him. The story rapidly takes of with Harry learning about the different types of werewolves (Bob informs us that there are three types of werewolves that he's aware of: lycanthropes, hexenwolf, and loup-garou; btw, if you want to know the differences, read the book).
My Likes This book opens fast! This is because we've already met Harry and know about him and Murphy. Mr. Butcher does expand on both of these characters and once more you can see that Mr. Butcher pours some of himself into Harry. In addition, we have Marcone (a crime lord), Susan (Harry's girlfriend), and Carmichael (Murphy's second). I also love how Mr. Butcher is expanding Harry's magic and our understanding of magic. Instead of casting lightning bolts or fireballs (ala Merlin) Harry's magic seems a little more mundane; control of inanimate objects, protection, and various potions Harry brews up with Bob's help (btw, the potions are interesting to say the least or at least their ingredients are). The biggest seller is the werewolves. I'm amazed at how much Mr. Butcher put into this. When you read about Bob describing the different types and later have interactions with them it's very impressive. I can also say that Mr. Butcher does a great job bringing this to the reader and interweaving it into the story in a believable way.
My Dislikes The books seemed a little long and contrived at points. I believe that this was because Mr. Butcher wanted to show us as much about werewolves as possible. Because of the different types and the need to have Harry interact with them the story drags a little from time to time. I can't say I was bored by it, but I really wanted to find out what the center of the story was. Is this really that bad? Only because it took a little to much time. Mr. Butcher stated at one point that one of the werewolves served in Vietnam in the Army. I'm sorry, there's no real way this character would have been able to have gone thru the training the Army requires and have made it to Vietnam without discovery, especially given the type of werewolf he is. This is further complicated when Mr. Butcher informs us that Harley MacFinn was the sole survivor of his unit in Vietnam due to Vietcong actions against his unit. I'm sorry, given the type of werewolf and all it was totally unbelievable. My last dislike was what happens to Carmichael. While heroic and all, I felt that Carmichael made a nice counter piece to Harry for Murphy. A little on the abrupt side for a character like Carmichael in my opinion.
The Rating Four stars! While the story line was more mature than Storm Front, I felt that Mr. Butcher got wrapped around his story a little to much. A lot of things happen here and Harry's a little on the unbelievable side due to the actions he takes and the time covered by things. That said, I was highly impressed with Mr. Butcher's werewolves and the interactions they have with Harry. While the story is a little long, it's not totally predictable and there are some nice little surprises.
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