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Peace Talks

by Butcher, Jim

Description

A war is raging between the vampire forces of the Red Court and the White Council - a war that the wizards are losing. So desperate are the Council that they've dragooned the experienced and the outcast to reinforce their thinning ranks of Wardens. One of these draftees is one Harry Dresden, Chicago's only wizard-for-hire and a guy who's long been looked upon with suspicion by the supernatural authorities. Now, he's one of them, and his first big mission as a Warden is a doozy: take a small team of greenhorns to a frigid town in the middle of nowhere to rescue a handful of mortals who've been targeted by the Red Court. The question is, why exactly are these particular mortals so crucial to the outcome of the war? The answer will come only if Harry can keep them, and his team, alive for one very long night. This graphic novel collects the critically acclaimed, five-issue series in one volume, and features a bonus section with Jim Butcher's original story outline, sketchbook artwork from Carlos Gomez, cover gallery with roughs from Stjepan Sejic, and more! Creator Commentary from Jim Butcher: "The greatest frustration about writing the Dresden Files is all the stories I come up with that are too small or too straightforward to write into a novel. One of the great pleasures I've had as a writer is getting the opportunity to tell some of those stories in a short-story format, and in graphic novels like this one! War Cry is one of the stories I always wanted to tell but never got the chance to in the context of the novels, and I'm extremely pleased with how well it's coming out."

About the Author

Butcher, Jim

Jim Butcher is an American author of speculative fiction, primarily known for his works in the genres of urban fantasy and high fantasy. He is best known for his bestselling series, "The Dresden Files," which follows the character of Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator who solves supernatural cases in modern-day Chicago.In addition to "The Dresden Files," Butcher has also written several other series, including the Codex Alera series and the Cinder Spires series. His writing is known for its fast-paced action, intricate world-building, and engaging characters.Butcher's success as an author is attributed in part to his strong work ethic and commitment to his craft. He has stated in interviews that he writes every day, even when he doesn't feel inspired, and that he spends a great deal of time researching and planning his novels to ensure they are as accurate and detailed as possible.Overall, Jim Butcher is a highly regarded and influential author in the world of speculative fiction, and his works continue to be popular with readers around the world.

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