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The Dresden Files [Dramatized Adaptations] #2
Fool Moon [Dramatized Adaptation]
You’d think there’d be a little more action for the only professional wizard listed in the Chicago phone book. But lately, Harry Dresden hasn’t been able to dredge up any kind of work: magical, mundane, or menial.
Just when it looks like he can’t afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. There’s a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene. Not to mention that the killing took place on the night of a full moon. Harry knows exactly where this case is headed. Take three guesses—and the first two don’t count...
Just when it looks like he can’t afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise. There’s a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene. Not to mention that the killing took place on the night of a full moon. Harry knows exactly where this case is headed. Take three guesses—and the first two don’t count...
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
10 pages, Audiobook
Published January 12, 2026
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January 15, 2026
Basic plot: Harry Dresden is called in to help investigate a series of murders that look like they could have been committed by wolves- werewolves.
I've read the physical book, listened to the regular audio, and now the Graphic Audio, so I'm going to pilfer quite a bit from my own reviews here.
The world of Harry Dresden is familiar to me. Heck, I grew up (and still live) in close proximity to Chicago, and know many of the places referenced in these books. Chicago also has a certain reputation for darkness (hello, Gotham!) and has a lot of history to it that really lends atmosphere to the Dresden files. While Butcher lives in Missouri and does get some of the details wrong (one doesn't merely pop out to O'Hare quickly...), he gets the feel of things right. For that, I can forgive him forgetting that Chicago traffic is insane at the best of times.
Harry remains a favorite character. He's tough, but not infallible as he gets his butt handed to him a LOT. He has limits. He has a sense of humor in line with my own, and he isn't afraid to admit to human emotion. Here is where the Graphic Audio shines- not only do we get Harry's voice, but we get the muttering, the laughter, the other background noises that are merely deacribed in a book. The actors play into the world's manic silliness. There is a real sense of danger as he's tearing through the city being chased by werewolves of every flavor. The reader genuinely wonders if someone is going to die, maybe even Harry. We forget at these tense moments that Harry is the narrator, and on re-reads, we even forget what Butcher does to Harry later...
I still don't think Harry is as chauvinistic as he seems to think he is. While he doesn't like putting women in danger, really that applies to everyone he comes in contact with, no matter their gender. He respects Susan as a reporter and not just as a sex object. He respects Murphy and the job she does. These are not the signs of a true sexist.
Murphy is hard to read in these first few books. She and Harry are friends, have known each other for years according to the book, yet she still doesn't trust Harry and keeps trying to arrest him. Granted, Harry's behavior isn't always as forthright as it should be, but still. It doesn't follow.
The plot in this book was set at a breakneck pace. There was very little downtime for poor Harry and co. once things started moving. The twists and turns were carefully plotted out, and I find it brilliant that Butcher managed to include multiple types of werewolves in this book. It reinforces the idea that with magic, anything is possible, good or bad. We are also getting hints of a larger concern affecting Harry: why the heck has Chicagof suddenly been experiencing so many magical shenanigans? Could there be a conspiracy brewing? Of course, but Harry has to go through a lot more to find it first.
I've read the physical book, listened to the regular audio, and now the Graphic Audio, so I'm going to pilfer quite a bit from my own reviews here.
The world of Harry Dresden is familiar to me. Heck, I grew up (and still live) in close proximity to Chicago, and know many of the places referenced in these books. Chicago also has a certain reputation for darkness (hello, Gotham!) and has a lot of history to it that really lends atmosphere to the Dresden files. While Butcher lives in Missouri and does get some of the details wrong (one doesn't merely pop out to O'Hare quickly...), he gets the feel of things right. For that, I can forgive him forgetting that Chicago traffic is insane at the best of times.
Harry remains a favorite character. He's tough, but not infallible as he gets his butt handed to him a LOT. He has limits. He has a sense of humor in line with my own, and he isn't afraid to admit to human emotion. Here is where the Graphic Audio shines- not only do we get Harry's voice, but we get the muttering, the laughter, the other background noises that are merely deacribed in a book. The actors play into the world's manic silliness. There is a real sense of danger as he's tearing through the city being chased by werewolves of every flavor. The reader genuinely wonders if someone is going to die, maybe even Harry. We forget at these tense moments that Harry is the narrator, and on re-reads, we even forget what Butcher does to Harry later...
I still don't think Harry is as chauvinistic as he seems to think he is. While he doesn't like putting women in danger, really that applies to everyone he comes in contact with, no matter their gender. He respects Susan as a reporter and not just as a sex object. He respects Murphy and the job she does. These are not the signs of a true sexist.
Murphy is hard to read in these first few books. She and Harry are friends, have known each other for years according to the book, yet she still doesn't trust Harry and keeps trying to arrest him. Granted, Harry's behavior isn't always as forthright as it should be, but still. It doesn't follow.
The plot in this book was set at a breakneck pace. There was very little downtime for poor Harry and co. once things started moving. The twists and turns were carefully plotted out, and I find it brilliant that Butcher managed to include multiple types of werewolves in this book. It reinforces the idea that with magic, anything is possible, good or bad. We are also getting hints of a larger concern affecting Harry: why the heck has Chicagof suddenly been experiencing so many magical shenanigans? Could there be a conspiracy brewing? Of course, but Harry has to go through a lot more to find it first.
February 4, 2026
Harry Dresden is back at it with the second book in the series. This time, things get werewolf-y. The characters are fleshing out a bit more and we get to know them better. There are vulnerable moments and peeks into Harry’s past which promise more info as the series progresses. The graphic audios are definitely not disappointing as far as performance, but this particular book isn’t a favorite of mine. Having already read most of the series many years ago, I’ve forgotten a lot of what happens, but I do remember things getting better as they continue.
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