Playing catchup the dresden files by jim butcher birdie. Published in 2000 by roc books, jim butchers first novel in the dresden series introduces the enigmatic hero of the story, harry dresden, as a savvy wizard in chicago struggling to make ends meet as a less than successful private eye. Technically there was nothing wrong, the narrator was doing a good job, but the books themselves. To be honest, the dresden files seems to include everything i love about a good urban fantasy. The iron druid chronicles, by kevin hearne 8 books coming. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts investigations into supernatural disturbances in. An iron druid chronicles novella as an etextbook and get instant access.
For nearly two thousand years, there was only one druid left walking the earthatticus osullivan, the iron druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword kept him alive while pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. New york times bestselling author kevin hearne returns with the finale to his wildly popular actionadventure series, the iron druid chronicles. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. I think its what makes the dresden files such fun to methe books always feel just about right in most aspects, and never chaotic.
The first novel in the iron druid chroniclesintroducing a cool, new, funny urban fantasy hero. The codex of alera wasnt bad, not very dresden files but its good. If you like dresden files, how about the iron druid chronicles by kevin. If you like storm front, then these similar books, movies, tvshows and anime recommendations might interest you.
A snarky hero who has enough of a hard edge to keep. Home forums general similar books to demon accords tagged. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. The series is currently ongoing and is planned for nine novels. All the books, including short stories, have recorded as audiobooks narrated by luke daniels for the us and christopher ragland for the uk market. The best of the most similar books to jim butchers the dresden files which has spawned an. The iron druid chronicles books 17 in the series kevin hearne on. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Possible book series this topic has 18 replies, 16 voices, and was last updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago by creaper210. Im about to finish the last book of the iron druid chronicles, and have read all the dresden files books. Its focused much more on character development, its more realistic, dialogue is way better. Jul 20, 2016 thanks for reminding me that i need to read the latest book in the iron druid chronicles.
I would argue that its not only similar but better. The first book in kevin hearnes iron druid chronicles was recommended to me on the basis of similarities to jim butchers dresden files novels which ive recently started reading. The first book is armageddon bound and its called the demon squad series. Book recommendations for people who like storm front dresden files by jim butcher. The iron druid chronicles is complete at 9 books, so if youre the type who likes to wait until the author has finished the series before picking it up, then youre in luck.
Praise for kevin hearne and the iron druid chronicles neil gaimans american gods meets jim butchers harry dresden. If you havent read the iron druid chronicles, the first 45ish are really good. After doing a bit of internet research, i found people recommending the iron druid chronicles. If you dare to venture into the literary worlds of fantasy and the supernatural, youll probably find the works of jim butcher.
If youve already finished his latest release, the cinder spires, then you may be looking for something. I do have some links on the individual novel pages for you. For me, urban fantasy is stuff like iron druid chronicles, the dresden files, stuff like that. The nightside, for example, is the complete opposite. I work in tempe az and you can visit some of the locations that kevin hearne writes about. Like the tides, when the magic is up, modern technology fails guns dont fire. Two books may not seem like much of a binge read, but its impossible to read the first eric carter book without. Ive listened to most of them, actually, but with decreasing amount of attention and fast forwarding most of the later ones. What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher 244. They follow a magic user who wins with trickery and sheer balls, who frequently has no clue what the hell is going on, is constantly fighting things way out of their league, and has a. Like others, i started with the dresden files tv series. Kevin hearne creates the ultimate atticus osullivan adventure in the grand finale of the new york times bestselling iron druid chronicles unchained from fate, the norse gods loki and hel are ready to unleash ragnarok, a. So i love the dresden files, but after reading 11 books, its really started to wear down on me.
Looking for audio books like iron druid by kevin hearne. The full anthology features stories by jim butcher the dresden files, kelley armstrong cainsville, seanan mcguire october daye, kevin hearne the iron druid chronicles, jonathan maberry joe ledger, lilith saintcrow jill kismet, carrie vaughn kitty norville, joseph nassise templar chronicles, domino finn black magic outlaw. Tempe, arizona is as far removed from paranormal activity as is possible. From this post i think im going to take a look at monster hunter and cradle. James marsters, the narrator, is great at bringing harry dresden to life. Hes spent most of those many years laying low from the irish gods who want his head on a platter. Kevin hearne creates the ultimate atticus osullivan adventure in the grand finale of the new york times bestselling iron druid chronicles. I also enjoy the first person perspective of both series, but. Thanks for reminding me that i need to read the latest book in the iron druid chronicles.
Sffworld the iron druid books are clever, fast paced and a good escape. Apr 05, 2018 over a million copies of the iron druid books sold american gods meets jim butchers harry dresden sff world. Hello i am looking for some new audio books to buy and would like some help. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts. The iron druid chronicles, by kevin hearne, are a good choice. Over a million copies of the iron druid books sold american gods meets jim butchers harry dresden sff world. The world of the dresden files is well thought out and complex enough to be believeable.
Say you have read all of the harry dresden books and are looking for more. Sep 24, 2011 the iron druid chronicles is like the dresden files, but with a druid instead of a wizard. The iron druid chronicles is like the dresden files, but with a druid instead of a wizard. Oct 08, 2018 ill second dresden files, nightside series simon r. This series is worth getting into if youre a fan of jim butchers harry dresden books. The series consists of seven different novels published by the del rey books publishers from the year 2011 to 2014. See more ideas about the iron druid chronicles, iron and quotes.
The thing is, as we were all talking online about how good iron druid i kept hearing about the dresden files, and what i was hearing was that iron druid was good but that dresden was better. Below is a list of kevin hearnes iron druid chronicles books in order of when they were originally published. And thats where atticus osullivan, rare book salesman, herb peddler, and 2,000 year old druid the last of his kind has decided to set up shop. If you liked storm front dresden files by jim butcher, here are some books like this. If you have not picked up the iron druid chronicles yet, i highly. Atticus osullivan, last of the druids, lives peacefully in arizona, running an occult bookshop and shapeshifting in his spare time to hunt with his irish wolfhound. Praise for kevin hearne and the iron druid chronicles the iron druid books are clever, fast paced and a good escape. Ben aaronovitchs books about peter grant, a london policeman who ends up in the wizardry department of the force, would probably be a hit with a lot of dresden fans, too. Kevin has finished writing two more novels in the series, which are to be.
And like many lovers of fantasy ive often imagined how cool it would be if magic were. Jun 15, 2012 so i love the dresden files, but after reading 11 books, its really started to wear down on me. Viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 19 total 1 2 author posts october 8, 2018 at 7. He is best known for the dresden files series, which features a private investigatorwizard who patrols the streets of modernday chicago. Dresden series are action oriented and can be epic at times, but those books are also very inconsistent. Kevin hearne began his iron druid chronicles series in 2011 with his debut novel, hounded. May 30, 2018 i still like the dresden files more irreverent first person urban fantasy with a male narrator. The iron druid chronicles audiobook by kevin hearne.
What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher 244 books. If you love author jim butcher, youve come to the right place. I also enjoy the first person perspective of both series, but it is not necessary. I want something in a similar vein that is almost if not just as good or better. If you like the dresden files by jim butcher, then you. Jason weisberger, boing boing celtic mythology and an ancient druid with modern attitude mix it up in the arizona desert in this witty new fantasy series. The best fantasy books similar to the dresden files. If its the urban fantasy aspect, then id recommend rick riordans percy jackson books though written for a slightly younger audience than the dresden files or richard kadreys sandman slim books conversely, slightly more adult stuff in those books than the dresden files. Weve compiled a list of fantastic otherworldly books like the dresden files series.
Book one in the new york times bestselling iron druid chronicles series. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I still like the dresden files more irreverent first person urban fantasy with a male narrator. Atticus osullivan is back in an actionpacked, laughoutloud novella from the author of the iron druid chronicles. I guess it would depend on what parts of dresdeniron druid you liked best. Urban enemies book by jim butcher, kevin hearne, seanan. Apr 02, 2016 the iron druid chronicles, by kevin hearne, are a good choice. The iron druid chronicles series is a highly successful novel series based on the urban fantasy genre and written by the novelist kevin hearne. When we last left the mighty wizard detective harry dresden, he wasnt doing well. Mar 03, 2014 hello i am looking for some new audio books to buy and would like some help. Please visit worldbuilders market to get signed copies of my books.
I am currently listening to skin game from the dresden files. The dresden files peace talks is on the way geekritique. The iron druid chronicles, by kevin hearne 8 books coming up right behind butcher is kevin hearnes spectacular iron druid series. So audio books i own and what likeddisliked to help with your replys iron druid great books love the story line not too dark with lots of funny bits and magic to boot dresden files the books that got my into audio books in the first place voice actor was perfect. Ill let you decide what you consider similar as im not too fussy. Atticus osullivan, last of the druids, lives peacefully in arizona, running an occult bookshop and shapeshifting in his spare time to hunt with his irish. What to read if you like harry dresden by jim butcher say you have read all of the harry dresden books and are looking for more. The iron druid chronicles is a series of urban fantasy novels, novellas, novellettes and short stories, written by kevin hearne and published by del rey books. Books similar to the dresden files and iron druid chronicles. Twothousandyearold druid atticus osullivan travels to asgard and faces off against the norse gods to try to prevent ragnarok in the final battle for the fate of mankind. An iron druid chronicles novella by kevin hearne available from rakuten kobo. I also enjoy the first person perspective of both series, but it. All books of the iron druid chronicles, the seven kennings, and the tales of pell can be found in all the usual places, online and in stores. Jan 26, 2016 praise for kevin hearne and the iron druid chronicles the iron druid books are clever, fast paced and a good escape.