Created by Jim Butcher
Literally.
HARRY BLACKSTONE COPPERFIELD DRESDEN is Chicago’s only listed wizard and a PI, solving cases of the supernatural kind, occassionally even working with the Chicago PD, in a popular series of novels collectively known as “The Dresden Files.”
Mind you, this ain’t your grandpa’s Chicago — it’s an “alternate” Chicago where magic is real, even if only a few actually believe in it. And Harry’s no genial magician pulling rabbits out of a hat or plucking candy from the ears of wide-eyed children. Nope, he’s a rather irascible grump who regularly gives the magical establishment indigestion. But he is the only wizard listed in the Chicago phone book.
Harry services include “Lost Items Found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Advice,” and he offers “Reasonable Rates.” But he’s also picky about what he will and will not do. So don’t come knocking on his door for “love potions, endless purses, parties or other entertainment” — any self-respecting wizard/private eye’s gotta draw the line somewhere.
The series has proven to be quite popular, drawing fans of both the mystery and fantasy genres, so it wasn’t too much of a surprise to hear that the Sci-Fi Channel even aired a television series in 2007, with Paul Blackthorne as Harry. The series only lasted a season, but the books have continued to hit the bestseller lists ever since, and may have helped spark renewed interest in Glen Cook’s similarly themed Garrett series.
NOVELS
- Storm Front (2000) | Buy this book
- Fool Moon (2001) | Buy this book
- Grave Peril (2001) | Buy this book
- Summer Knight (2002) | Buy this book
- Death Masks (2003) | Buy this book
- Blood Rites (2004) | Buy this book
- Dead Beat (2005) | Buy this book
- Proven Guilty (2006) | Buy this book
- White Night (2007) | Buy this book
- Small Favor (2008) | Buy this book
- Turn Coat (2009) | Buy this book
- Changes (2010) | Buy this book | Kindle it!
- Ghost Story (2011) | Buy this book | Kindle it!
- Cold Days (2012) | Buy this book | Kindle it!
- Skin Game (2014) | Buy this book | Buy the audio | Kindle it!
- Peace Talks (2020) | Buy this book | Buy the audio | Kindle it!
- Battle Ground (2020) | Buy this book | Buy the audio | Kindle it!
SHORT STORIES & NOVELLAS
- “Cold Case” (2016, Shadowed Souls)
Featuring Molly Carpenter, Harry’s apprentice. - “Little Things” (2022, Heroic Hearts)
- “Out Law” (2026) | Buy this book | Buy the audio | Kindle it!
COLLECTIONS
- Side Jobs (2010) | Buy this book | Kindle it!
- Brief Cases (2018) | Buy this book | Buy the audio | Kindle it!
COMIC BOOKS
- WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
(2008, Dabel Brothers)
4-issue mini-series
Written by Jim Butcher
Art by Ardian Syaf
GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Welcome to the Jungle | Buy this book
(2008, Del Ray/Dabel Brothers)
Written by Jim Butcher
Art by Ardian Syaf
Graphic novel collection of 2008 four-issue mini-series. - Storm Front (Part One) | Buy this book
(2009, Del Ray/Dabel Brothers)
Based on the novel by Jim Butcher
Adapted by Mark Powers
Art by Ardian Syaf - Storm Front (Part Two) | Buy this book
(2011, Dynamite)
Based on the novel by Jim Butcher
Adapted by Mark Powers
Art by Ardian Syaf - Fool Moon (Part One) | Buy this book | Kindle it!
(2011, Dynamite)
Based on the novel by Jim Butcher
Adapted by Mark Powers
Art by Chase Conley - Fool Moon (Part Two) | Buy this book
(2013, Dynamite)
Based on the novel by Jim Butcher
Adapted by Mark Powers
Art by Chase Conley - Ghoul Goblin | Buy this book | Kindle it!
(2013, Dynamite)
Written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers
Art by Joseph Cooper
Graphic novel collection of the six-part mini-series. - War Cry | Buy this book | Kindle it!
(2014, Dynamite)
Written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers
Art by Carlos Gomez & Stjepan Sejic
Graphic novel collection of the mini-series. - Down Town | Buy this book | Kindle it!
(2015, Dynamite)
Written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers
Art by Carlos Gomez
Graphic novel collection of the mini-series. - Wild Card | Buy this book | Kindle it!
(2016, Dynamite)
Written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers
Art by Carlos Gomez
Graphic novel collection of the mini-series. - Dog Men
(2017, Dynamite)
Written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers
Art by Diego Galindo
Graphic novel collection of the mini-series. - Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files: Bigfoot | Buy the graphic novel | Kindle/ComiXology it!
(2022, Dynamite)
Written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers
Art by Joe Cooper
Cover by Chris McGrath
NOVELETTES
- Backup (2008) | Buy this book
Written by Jim Butcher
Illustrated by Mike Mignola
Illustrated novelette.
TELEVISION
- THE DRESDEN FILES
(2007, Sci-Fi)
Based on characters created by Jim Butcher
Writers: Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Hans Beimler
Directed by David Carson
Produced by Jonathan Hackett
Executive producers: Hans Beimler, Nicolas Cage, Morgan Gendel, Norman Golightly, Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Starring Paul Blackthorne as HARRY DRESDEN
Also starring Valerie Cruz, Rebecca McFarland, Conrad Coates, Elizabeth Thai, Joanne Kelly, Tom Barnett, Raoul Bhaneja, Greg Bryk, Steve Byers, Odeen Eccleston, Dylan Everett, Matthew Knight- Season One | Buy this season on DVD
- “Birds of a Feather” (January 21, 2007)
- “The Boone Identity” (January 28, 2007)
- “Hair of the Dog” (February 11, 2007)
- “Rules of Engagement” (February 18, 2007)
- “Bad Blood” (February 25, 2007)
- “Soul Beneficiary” (March 4, 2007)
- “Walls” (March 11, 2007)
- “Storm Front” (March 18, 2007)
- “The Other Dick” (March 25, 2007)
- “What About Bob?” (April 1, 2007)
- “Things That Go Bump” (April 8, 2007)
- “Second City” (April 15, 2007)
RELATED LINKS
- Jim-Butcher.com
The author’s official web site, where you can discuss Harry and buy assorted merchandise.
Respectfully submitted by Kevin Burton Smith. Thanks to Ingrid Gabriel in Vienna for the lead.
