Good intro novel for this author who needs to hone his skills a bit to be a great writer. I would not have picked up the book had it not been chosen by another member. However, it was an interesting read which created lots of discussion points.

This first book builds the basis for the Dresden series. While the first book is interesting, the dialogue is rather cliche and the whole time you're getting a grasp on this world. I would compare this series to a grown up Harry Potter.

The books get better the further you go in the series, I just finished the third one, and as Butcher's writing develops the stories get better and better.

Read this if for nothing else than to be able to read the series.

Don't pass this up!