Battle Ground
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Butcher, Jim Author
Series
Dresden files volume 17
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Penguin Publishing Group , 2020.
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THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET SERIOUS FOR HARRY DRESDEN, CHICAGO’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL WIZARD, in the next entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files. Harry has faced terrible odds before. He has a long history of fighting enemies above his weight class. The Red Court of vampires. The fallen angels of the Order of the Blackened Denarius. The Outsiders.But this time it’s different. A being more powerful and dangerous on an order of magnitude beyond what the world has seen in a millennium is coming. And she’s bringing an army. The Last Titan has declared war on the city of Chicago, and has come to subjugate humanity, obliterating any who stand in her way. Harry’s mission is simple but impossible: Save the city by killing a Titan. And the attempt will change Harry’s life, Chicago, and the mortal world forever.

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eBook, Kindle
Street Date
09/29/2020
Language
English
ISBN
9780593199329

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Similar Series From Novelist

NoveList provides detailed suggestions for series you might like if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.
The heroes of The Dresden Files and the Spenser novels are moral, chivalrous men who make witty quips as they fight bad guys, solve mysteries, and defend the innocent. -- Jessica Zellers
These compelling urban fantasy mysteries feature snarky protagonists who deal in all things magical and paranormal. While the Chicago-set Dresden has a strong sense of place and fast pace, an atmospheric tone and dark humor inhabit Kate Daniels Fantasies. -- Yaika Sabat
Sarcastic, hard-boiled detectives with interesting backstories investigate criminal cases tied to the supernatural in these fantasy mysteries. Both are fast-paced and darkly humorous with a strong sense of place -- Dresden operates in Chicago while Ishmael hunts for clues in England. -- Andrienne Cruz
Both of these engaging urban fantasy series will appeal to readers who enjoy gritty magical tales with plenty of sarcastic wit and a strong sense of place. -- Stephen Ashley
Dresden Files's Chicago setting contrasts the fictional city of the Undetectables mysteries, but both series have plenty of humor and magic as a wizard (Dresden) and a team of witches (Undetectables) dedicate their lives to cracking down on supernatural crime. -- Basia Wilson
Though wizard detective Harry Dresden is more grizzled than Adam Binder, both use their unique abilities to investigate powerful artifacts and dangerous creatures in these action-packed, sometimes witty urban fantasy series. -- Stephen Ashley
Protagonists show off acerbic wit and supernatural sleuthing skills in these fast-paced series that combine elements of fantasy and mystery. Dresden Files's Harry is a detective and wizard based in Chicago; Edinburgh Nights stars a Black Scot who communicates with ghosts. -- Basia Wilson
These series have the appeal factors strong sense of place, atmospheric, and intricately plotted, and they have the theme "faerie realm"; the genre "urban fantasy"; the subjects "private investigators," "dresden, harry (fictitious character)," and "half-human hybrids"; and characters that are "flawed characters."
These series have the genres "hardboiled fiction" and "fantasy mysteries"; the subjects "wizards," "private investigators," and "magic"; and characters that are "sarcastic characters" and "likeable characters."

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These snarky urban fantasy stories set in Chicago (Battle Ground) and London (Night Fall) pit supernatural beings bent on destroying humanity against those who wish to save it. Both series books are fast-paced and feature a large cast of compelling characters. -- Andrienne Cruz
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Steven Brust's opportunistic sorcerer/sometime-assassin Vlad Taltos may appeal to readers of both Jim Butcher's Dresden and Codex Alera series. For the former, Brust's Taltos is a sympathetic-but-flawed protagonist caught up in dangerous intrigues and corruption around him; for the latter, Brust vividly realizes a quasi-medieval fantasy setting. -- Kim Burton
Jim Butcher and Charles de Lint write bleakly evocative depictions of their dark urban fantasy worlds. Butcher's Chicago and de Lint's imaginary Newford each harbor portals to magical realms where danger lurks and from which it may emerge. Readers of each author will find much to appreciate in the other. -- Katherine Johnson
Jim Butcher and Lois McMaster Bujold write fantasy and science fiction filled with nuanced characters, political intrigues, and seemingly impossible moral dilemmas, though honor and integrity always prevail. Both write epic, long-form storytelling where seemingly trivial details in one book reveal themselves as part of a grand story arc several books later. -- Jessica Zellers
Like F. Paul Wilson, Jim Butcher sets his dark fantasy Harry Dresden series in an urban setting where supernatural evil lurks just under the radar of the average citizen. Readers of Wilson will love how Butcher convincingly intermingles the real and the fantastic, his well-developed characters, and his well-plotted storylines. -- Becky Spratford
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The (mis)adventures of Glen Cook's beleaguered private eye, Garrett - who ekes out his living among orcs, vampires, and more - strike a charmingly depreciating, laconic, and hardboiled tone that may please fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden novels. Both writers' more traditional fantasy works feature multi-faceted protagonists and unusual worldviews. -- Kim Burton
Carrie Vaughn's werewolf late-night radio talk show host, Kitty Norville, is another series protagonist with appeal for Harry Dresden fans. Recounting her adventures in a wry, sometimes whiny, first-person voice, Kitty gradually comes to grips with life as a quasi-celebrity (and target). -- Kim Burton
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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

Butcher begins right where the previous Dresden Files novel (Peace Talks, 2020) ended, with Harry Dresden heading into a magical confrontation of apocalyptic proportions. How bad does it have to be for Harry, notorious wiseass, to not make jokes? A revenge-obsessed Titan with a supernatural superweapon and her army are descending on Chicago fully intent on destroying everyone and everything. All the mystical heavy hitters, many of whom have no love for Chicago's favorite wizard, much less any regard for mere mortals, are nonetheless lining up to defend the city. They are woefully outnumbered and, as always, everyone is looking to Harry to turn the tide, even as his supposed allies plot against him and withhold information about his destiny. And the wizard? He acknowledges from the start that no matter what happens, things are going to change. The events of this paranormal conflict will be too big and too violent for the mortal world to ignore. Yes, things are going to change, for Harry more than most--in ways from which he may never recover. The tone is darker than past entries in the series, but fans will appreciate that the book sets the stage for a new direction in Harry's life.

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Publisher's Weekly Review

With this urban fantasy blockbuster, Butcher swiftly pays off on the major cliffhanger from Peace Talks, launching wizard Harry Dresden and the city of Chicago into a no-holds-barred battle. As the previous work ended, the Fomor King Corb and the Last Titan, Ethniu, daughter of Balor, threw down the gauntlet to the assembled supernatural nations, who had gathered for peace talks. Mere hours later, Fomor forces rise out of Lake Michigan and besiege Chicago with the intention of killing everyone in the city. What follows is an "epic mythology fight" in which nearly every living friend or foe to have appeared in a previous Dresden novel fights either alongside or against Harry, with some nasty new enemies arriving on the scene as well. The battle is unrelenting as Ethniu's army levels city blocks and kills thousands. Harry begins this volume still able to toss off his usual wisecracks, but he turns grim as the toll of battle mounts and the physical, magical, and emotional blows keep coming. Butcher doesn't neglect his usual narrative sleight of hand, either--while the war rages, he sets up several subplots sure to play out in future installments. This is urban fantasy at its best, combining spectacular magic and deeply explored character. Agent: Jennifer Jackson, Donald Maass Literary. (Oct.)

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Library Journal Review

Harry Dresden has defended Chicago from tremendous threats before, but none like the one now before him. The Last Titan, Ethniu, has declared war on Harry and the city, planning to use her weapon and her army to crush humanity beneath her feet. With the Accords barely signed, the supernatural powers must come together to defend their lands and home, along with the eight million humans who live there. Harry spearheads his people and power as the Winter Knight to take on the enemy, even as those with whom he was once allied continue to work against him. With his usual lack of polish and dry humor, Harry is forced to make choices that will change the future. War is coming; not everyone will survive. VERDICT The arc begun in Peace Talks comes to a deadly, destructive finish in the 17th "Dresden Files" book--and nothing will be the same again.--Kristi Chadwick, Massachusetts Lib. Syst., Northampton

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Booklist Reviews

*Starred Review* Butcher begins right where the previous Dresden Files novel (Peace Talks, 2020) ended, with Harry Dresden heading into a magical confrontation of apocalyptic proportions. How bad does it have to be for Harry, notorious wiseass, to not make jokes? A revenge-obsessed Titan with a supernatural superweapon and her army are descending on Chicago fully intent on destroying everyone and everything. All the mystical heavy hitters, many of whom have no love for Chicago's favorite wizard, much less any regard for mere mortals, are nonetheless lining up to defend the city. They are woefully outnumbered and, as always, everyone is looking to Harry to turn the tide, even as his supposed allies plot against him and withhold information about his destiny. And the wizard? He acknowledges from the start that no matter what happens, things are going to change. The events of this paranormal conflict will be too big and too violent for the mortal world to ignore. Yes, things are going to change, for Harry more than most—in ways from which he may never recover. The tone is darker than past entries in the series, but fans will appreciate that the book sets the stage for a new direction in Harry's life. Copyright 2020 Booklist Reviews.

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Library Journal Reviews

Harry Dresden has defended Chicago from tremendous threats before, but none like the one now before him. The Last Titan, Ethniu, has declared war on Harry and the city, planning to use her weapon and her army to crush humanity beneath her feet. With the Accords barely signed, the supernatural powers must come together to defend their lands and home, along with the eight million humans who live there. Harry spearheads his people and power as the Winter Knight to take on the enemy, even as those with whom he was once allied continue to work against him. With his usual lack of polish and dry humor, Harry is forced to make choices that will change the future. War is coming; not everyone will survive. VERDICT The arc begun in Peace Talks comes to a deadly, destructive finish in the 17th "Dresden Files" book—and nothing will be the same again.—Kristi Chadwick, Massachusetts Lib. Syst., Northampton

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Publishers Weekly Reviews

With this urban fantasy blockbuster, Butcher swiftly pays off on the major cliffhanger from Peace Talks, launching wizard Harry Dresden and the city of Chicago into a no-holds-barred battle. As the previous work ended, the Fomor King Corb and the Last Titan, Ethniu, daughter of Balor, threw down the gauntlet to the assembled supernatural nations, who had gathered for peace talks. Mere hours later, Fomor forces rise out of Lake Michigan and besiege Chicago with the intention of killing everyone in the city. What follows is an "epic mythology fight" in which nearly every living friend or foe to have appeared in a previous Dresden novel fights either alongside or against Harry, with some nasty new enemies arriving on the scene as well. The battle is unrelenting as Ethniu's army levels city blocks and kills thousands. Harry begins this volume still able to toss off his usual wisecracks, but he turns grim as the toll of battle mounts and the physical, magical, and emotional blows keep coming. Butcher doesn't neglect his usual narrative sleight of hand, either—while the war rages, he sets up several subplots sure to play out in future installments. This is urban fantasy at its best, combining spectacular magic and deeply explored character. Agent: Jennifer Jackson, Donald Maass Literary. (Oct.)

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Butcher, J. (2020). Battle Ground . Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Butcher, Jim. 2020. Battle Ground. Penguin Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Butcher, Jim. Battle Ground Penguin Publishing Group, 2020.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Butcher, J. (2020). Battle ground. Penguin Publishing Group.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Butcher, Jim. Battle Ground Penguin Publishing Group, 2020.

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