An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City’s favorite wizard.
The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue – and creatures of all supernatural stripes. And you’ll make their intimate acquaintance as Harry delves into the dark side of truth, justice, and the American way in this must-have short story collection.
From the Wild West to the bleachers at Wrigley Field, humans, zombies, incubi, and even fey royalty appear, ready to blur the line between friend and foe. In the never-before-published “Zoo Day”, Harry treads new ground as a dad, while fan-favorite characters Molly Carpenter, his onetime apprentice, White Council Warden Anastasia Luccio, and even Bigfoot stalk through the pages of more classic tales.
With 12 stories in all, Brief Cases offers both longtime fans and first-time listeners tantalizing glimpses into Harry’s funny, gritty, and unforgettable realm, whetting their appetites for more to come from the wizard with a heart of gold.
Collection includes:
“A Fistful of Warlocks” (from Straight Outta Tombstone, edited by David Boon), read by Cassandra Campbell
“B Is for Bigfoot” (from Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron, edited by Jonathan Strahan), read by James Marsters
“AAAA Wizardry” (from the Dresden Files RPG), read by James Marsters
“I Was a Teenage Bigfoot” (from Blood Lite 3: Aftertaste, edited by Kevin J. Anderson), read by James Marsters
“Curses” (from The Naked City, edited by Ellen Datlow), read by James Marsters
“Even Hand” (from Dark and Stormy Knights, edited by P. N. Elrodread), read by Jim Butcher
“Bigfoot on Campus” (from Hex Appeal, edited by P. N. Elrod), read by James Marsters
“Bombshells” (from Dangerous Women, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois), read by Julia Whelan
“Cold Case” (from Shadowed Souls, edited by Jim Butcher and Kerrie Hughes), read by Julia Whelan
“Jury Duty” (from Unbound, edited by Shawn Speakman), read by James Marsters
“Day One” (from Unfettered II, edited by Shawn Speakman), read by Oliver Wyman
“Zoo Day” (original), read by James Marsters
*The author’s notes that precede each story are read by the author.
Molly Carpenter, Big Foot, and Gunslinging Wizards, Oh My! BRIEF CASES is the second collection of short stories by Jim Butcher. The first one, SIDE JOBS was one I tremendously enjoyed because it was a nice mixture of Harry Dresden stories as well as his supporting cast. I also enjoyed seeing more of the Formor, who are my favorite of Jim Butcher’s creations even if they mostly serve as cannon fodder and mooks following the destruction of the Red Court. Brief Cases is a very entertaining collection of short stories which include three…
Just what I needed to tide me over! Happy release day for Brief Cases, the first book in the Dresden Files to be released in what feels like eons. Brief Cases is just what I needed to tide me over until Peace Talks, which should hopefully release next year. (Iâm basing this off of what Butcher told the audience at his panel at Emerald City ComiCon earlier this year.)I love that Butcher explores other characters lives and problems through his short stories, in ways that he canât in the main books. Buttersâ first…
Zoo Day! I’m a HUGE Jim Butcher’s fan. Both series I have read by him are in the top10 favorites of all times.I’m (and the majority of his fans) desperately waiting for Peace Talks but while we are waiting, Brief Cases is here!Brief Cases, just like Side Jobs, is a compilation of short stories in the Harry Dresden World.Most of the short stories have Harry as the protagonist but we also get some of the other very well known players having their own. Molly has two, one…