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The Dresden Files ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/Mystery fiction, mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, ''Storm Front (The Dresden Files), Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was p ...
'', author
Jim Butcher Jim Butcher (born October 26, 1971) is an American author., He has written the contemporary Fantasy literature, fantasy ''The Dresden Files'', ''Codex Alera'', and ''Cinder Spires'' book series. Personal life Butcher was born in Independence, M ...
has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of
Harry Dresden ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/ mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are w ...
, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other characters.


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"Something Borrowed"

While getting fitted for his role as best man to William Borden as the latter marries his long-time girlfriend
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, Harry Dresden discovers that Georgia has gone missing, and goes looking for her. With the help of
Karrin Murphy ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are wri ...
, he manages to bring her back to the wedding, unconscious and under a spell, only to find that
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has taken Georgia's place at the wedding. Dresden manages to convince William to awake his rightful partner, to disastrous results for Jenny Greenteeth. Set between '' Dead Beat'' and ''
Proven Guilty ''Proven Guilty'' is the 8th book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. It had a release date of May 2, 2006. Harry Dresden has spent years being watched and susp ...
'', ''Something Borrowed'' was published in ''My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding'' (October 3, 2006, ).


"It's My Birthday, Too"

On Valentine's Day, Harry Dresden remembers he has got a birthday present for his brother
Thomas Raith ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/ mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are w ...
and arranges to meet him at the
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in
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, where Thomas is taking part in a vampire-themed
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. The play is disrupted by a
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, an old friend of the players who turned into a Black Court vampire to seek revenge. Set between '' White Night'' and ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'', ''It's My Birthday, Too'' was published in ''Many Bloody Returns'' (September 4, 2007, ).


"Heorot"

Harry Dresden has been alerted that a young bride has disappeared from the Night of Living Brews just hours after her wedding, along with a cask of mead. Dresden and
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set to find her. They are joined by Ms. Gard only to find that the young woman has been kidnapped by a descendant of
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, who needs mead in order to breed a child of his own. Dresden and Gard make short work of the grendelkin and bring back the bride to her rightful husband. Set between '' White Night'' and ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'', "Heorot" was published in ''
My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon ''My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon'', edited by P.N. Elrod, is the 2007 sequel to the 2006 book '' My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding''. ''Honeymoon'' is an anthology of honeymoon stories contributed by several authors such as the author of the O ...
'' (December 26, 2007, ). It was also reprinted in ''Side Jobs''.


"Harry's Day Off"

Harry Dresden has finally a day off his many commitments and responsibilities, and plans to use it for a date with Anastasia Luccio. Dresden's so carefully laid plans, however, are disrupted by Molly Carpenter needing a lesson in potion-making, and by
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and
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needing a thorough cleansing to get rid of psychophagic mites. Set between ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'' and '' Turn Coat'', ''Harry's Day Off'' was published in ''Blood Lite'' (October 21, 2008, ). It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs'' as ''Day Off''.


"Backup"

Dresden is hot on the trail of a kidnapped child, when
Thomas Raith ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/ mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are w ...
is alerted that a member of the Stygian Sisterhood is in town. His job is to stop and kill her, before she can complete her activities. In the chase, Thomas finds that she is behind the child's kidnapping, and that her purpose is to bring Harry down. He manages, all the while keeping his brother unaware of the fact. Narrated from Thomas Raith's point of view. Set between ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'' and '' Turn Coat'', ''Backup'' was published independently by
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. It featured artwork by
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. It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs'' without Mignola's artwork.


"The Warrior"

Pictures of Michael Carpenter's family are being sent to Harry Dresden. Unsure of their meaning but feeling that his friend and his friend's family are in danger, Harry warns Michael to stay alert and begs him to pick up the sword ''Amoracchius'' again. Michael refuses, aware that, once put down, a Sword of the Cross can't be picked up again. An attempt to steal the swords is unsuccessful, but a few pictures of the perpetrator are taken. Later on, Alicia, one of Michael's daughters, is kidnapped to try to force the surrender of the swords. The delivery fails, leading to the capture of the perpetrator, a priest. Set between ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'' and '' Turn Coat'', ''The Warrior'' was published in ''
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'' (January 6, 2009, ). It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs''.


"Last Call"

A spell is placed on MacAnally's famed beer in order to control the spectators to a sport's game at the
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in
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. Dresden and Murphy manage to link it back to Meditrina Bassarid, a
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, and, with difficulty, they manage to subdue her. Set between ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'' and '' Turn Coat'', ''Last Call'' was published in '' Strange Brew'' (July 7,
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, ). It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs''.


"AAAA Wizardry"

Harry Dresden instructs a class of young Wardens on methods for investigating supernatural phenomena, using one of his own past cases as an example. He describes the four A's of his technique (Ascertain, Analysis, Assemble, Act), but warns them to beware of a fifth A (Arrogance). Set between the May following ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'' and the events of '' Turn Coat'', "AAAA Wizardry" was published in ''Volume Two: Our World'' of "The Dresden Files Roleplaying Game" (June 15,
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, ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"Even Hand"

On a mission for Lara Raith, Justine visits Johnny Marcone to request shelter for herself and a child under the terms of the Unseelie Accords. Marcone reluctantly agrees to harbor her for the child's sake, using a formidable range of magical and mundane weaponry to stop the
Fomor The Fomorians or Fomori (, Modern ) are a supernatural race in Irish mythology, who are often portrayed as hostile and monstrous beings. Originally they were said to come from under the sea or the earth. Later, they were portrayed as sea raider ...
pursuing them. In the aftermath of the battle, Marcone reflects on the effectiveness of his defenses and how he plans to use them against
Harry Dresden ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/ mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are w ...
in the future. Narrated by Marcone. Set between '' Turn Coat'' and ''
Changes Changes may refer to: Books * '' Changes: A Love Story'', 1991 novel by Ama Ata Aidoo * ''Changes'' (The Dresden Files) (2010), the 12th novel in Jim Butcher's ''The Dresden Files'' Series * ''Changes'', a 1983 novel by Danielle Steel * ''Chan ...
'', "Even Hand" was published in ''Dark and Stormy Knights'' (July 20, 2010, ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"Restoration of Faith"

While working as a private investigator, Harry Dresden finds a runaway he'd been hired to locate, a young girl named Faith. When he calls in his success to his partner, he learns that the girl's parents have reported her as being kidnapped to save face, and they plan to accuse him of the crime. Harry decides to bring the girl in anyway, but is stopped by a troll which has taken up residence under a bridge he needs to cross. When he confronts the troll, he is unexpectedly aided by a uniformed police woman by the name of
Karrin Murphy ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are wri ...
. Dresden manages to win the fight, and with officer Murphy's aid, ensures that the girl is returned safely to her family. Set before '' Storm Front'',Jim Butcher's short stories
/ref> ''Restoration of Faith'' was published on Jim Butcher's web site. It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs''.


"Publicity and Advertising"

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and Harry have a discussion about how to write a
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ad for Harry Dresden's business. Bob thinks that Harry's ad copy is boring and uninteresting, while Harry dismisses Bob's suggestions as deceptive or unbelievable. Eventually, Harry wins out and goes back to working on formulas. Formulae. Set between ''
Death Masks ''Death Masks'' is a 2003 novel by science fiction and fantasy author Jim Butcher. It is the fifth novel in ''The Dresden Files'', his first published series that follows the character of Harry Dresden, professional wizard. This book is publ ...
'' and '' Blood Rites'', ''Publicity and Advertising'' was published on Jim Butcher's web site. It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs'' as ''Vignette''.


"Aftermath"

Harry Dresden has just been shot, and the police are checking the scene of the crime on Thomas Raith's boat. Karrin Murphy joins them only to hear that the body has not been found. Not really accepting the fact that he's dead, Murphy starts moving on with her life, strengthening her contacts in Chicago's supernatural community and trying to do her duty as both a policewoman and as a member of the supernatural group. Meanwhile, a number of splinter groups are vying for power to fill the vacuum left by the Red Court, the Fomor being the most successful. The story was narrated by
Karrin Murphy ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are wri ...
. Set between ''
Changes Changes may refer to: Books * '' Changes: A Love Story'', 1991 novel by Ama Ata Aidoo * ''Changes'' (The Dresden Files) (2010), the 12th novel in Jim Butcher's ''The Dresden Files'' Series * ''Changes'', a 1983 novel by Danielle Steel * ''Chan ...
'' and ''
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'', ''Aftermath'' was published exclusively in '' Side Jobs'' (October 26, 2010).


"Love Hurts"

Karrin Murphy calls Harry Dresden in on a series of weird double suicides, and they find that all the dead can be linked to a carnival outside Chicago, prompting further investigation. A Red Court vampire is discovered there, casting spells on couples, forcing them to fall in love. Since love is a mortal's sole defense against being fed upon by a member of the White Court, widespread use of the spell would cause the White Court's food supply to dwindle, giving advantage to the Red Court. Set between '' Turn Coat'' and ''
Changes Changes may refer to: Books * '' Changes: A Love Story'', 1991 novel by Ama Ata Aidoo * ''Changes'' (The Dresden Files) (2010), the 12th novel in Jim Butcher's ''The Dresden Files'' Series * ''Changes'', a 1983 novel by Danielle Steel * ''Chan ...
'', ''Love Hurts'' was published in ''Songs of Love and Death'' (November 16, 2010, ). It was later reprinted in '' Side Jobs''.


"Curses"

Harry is hired to look into the
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, which has plagued the
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in the postseason for decades, and try to lift it if possible. The case leads him to the king of the
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, who cast the curse himself and has been renewing it every year. After a friendly talk with the king, a longtime Cubs fan, Harry decides not to interfere and risk costing the team its loyal fan base. Set between ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'' and '' Turn Coat'', ''Curses'' was published in ''Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy'' (July 5, 2011, ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"I Was a Teenage Bigfoot"

The teenage scion of a
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and a woman, Irwin Pounder is virtually immune to disease. When his parents learn that he has fallen ill at the boarding school he attends, they hire Harry to find out if something is wrong. Harry visits Irwin and discovers that someone is using dark magic to drain energy from his aura. The culprit proves to be the school's headmaster, who has been magically regrowing his hair to reverse his baldness. Harry orders him to stop or face reprisals from the White Council, and Irwin quickly recovers. Set between ''Dead Beat'' and ''
Proven Guilty ''Proven Guilty'' is the 8th book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. It had a release date of May 2, 2006. Harry Dresden has spent years being watched and susp ...
'', ''I Was a Teenage Bigfoot'' was published in ''Blood Lite 3: Aftertaste'' (May 29, 2012, ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
'' and '' Working for Bigfoot''.


"Bigfoot on Campus"

Strength of a River in His Shoulders, a
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, asks Harry to look in on his half-human son Irwin Pounder, who is attending college and playing football. Harry discovers that Irwin's girlfriend Connie is a White Court vampire whose powers have little effect on him. When her father tries to psychically force her to have sex with Irwin and fatally drain his life force, Harry and River Shoulders intervene to save them both. Irwin meets his father for the first time, the price Harry set for helping, and he and Connie quietly disappear from campus. Set between '' Turn Coat'' and ''
Changes Changes may refer to: Books * '' Changes: A Love Story'', 1991 novel by Ama Ata Aidoo * ''Changes'' (The Dresden Files) (2010), the 12th novel in Jim Butcher's ''The Dresden Files'' Series * ''Changes'', a 1983 novel by Danielle Steel * ''Chan ...
'', ''Bigfoot on Campus'' was published in ''Hex Appeal'' (June 5, 2012, ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
'' and '' Working for Bigfoot''.


"B is for Bigfoot"

Strength of a River in His Shoulders is a
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who has a son, Irwin Pounder, by an archaeologist he met during a dig. When River learns that Irwin is being bullied at school, he worries about the boy's safety and hires Harry Dresden to investigate. Harry learns that Irwin's tormentors are under the protection of a svartalf who threatens to kill Harry if he interferes, but Harry finds a way for Irwin to solve the problem on his own. Set between '' Fool Moon'' and ''
Grave Peril ''Grave Peril'' is a 2001 urban fantasy novel by author Jim Butcher. It is the third novel in ''The Dresden Files'', which follows the character of Harry Dresden, present-day Chicago's only professional wizard. Plot summary Dresden and Micha ...
'', ''B is for Bigfoot'' was published in ''Under My Hat: Tales From the Cauldron'' (August 28, 2012, ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
'' and '' Working for Bigfoot''.


"Bombshells"

In the months after Harry Dresden's death, Molly Carpenter is on the run, living on the road and keeping under the White Council's radar, all the while being tutored by the Leanansidhe on the arts of survival and magical fighting. Encounters and skirmishes with the Fomor are increasingly frequent, until the Leanansidhe sends her in a mission to Svartalfheim in order to rescue
Thomas Raith ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/ mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, '' Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was published in 2000 by Roc Books. The books are w ...
from execution. Molly discovers that a treaty of neutrality between the Fomors and the Svartalves is to be signed in a few hours and that the Fomor mean to explode a bomb during the ceremony causing numerous deaths, and sets out to prevent it. Her life turns for the better after succeeding. Narrated by Molly Carpenter. Set between ''
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'' and ''
Cold Days ''Cold Days'' is a 2012 bestselling novel by Jim Butcher and the 14th book in the ongoing ''The Dresden Files'' series. The book was first published on November 27, 2012 through Roc Hardcover and continues the adventures of wizard detective H ...
'', ''Bombshells'' was published in '' Dangerous Women'' (December 3, 2013 ). It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"Jury Duty"

After receiving a summons to jury duty, Harry must save an innocent defendant from being the victim of a proxy war between
Gentleman Johnny Marcone ''The Dresden Files'' is a series of contemporary fantasy/Mystery fiction, mystery novels written by American author Jim Butcher. The first novel, ''Storm Front (The Dresden Files), Storm Front''—which was also Butcher's writing debut—was p ...
and Lara Raith. ''Jury Duty'' was published in ''Unbound''. Set after ''
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'', it was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"Cold Case"

Set between ''
Cold Days ''Cold Days'' is a 2012 bestselling novel by Jim Butcher and the 14th book in the ongoing ''The Dresden Files'' series. The book was first published on November 27, 2012 through Roc Hardcover and continues the adventures of wizard detective H ...
'' and ''
Skin Game ''Skin Game'' is a 1971 American independent comedy western directed by Paul Bogart and Gordon Douglas, and starring James Garner and Lou Gossett. The supporting cast features Susan Clark, Ed Asner, Andrew Duggan, Parley Baer and Royal Dan ...
'', ''Cold Case'' was published in ''Shadowed Souls''. It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"Day One"

During training for his new role as a Knight of the Cross, Waldo Butters successfully meets his first challenge fighting a rogue
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. ''Day One'' was published in the anthology ''Unfettered II''. Set after ''
Skin Game ''Skin Game'' is a 1971 American independent comedy western directed by Paul Bogart and Gordon Douglas, and starring James Garner and Lou Gossett. The supporting cast features Susan Clark, Ed Asner, Andrew Duggan, Parley Baer and Royal Dan ...
'', it was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"A Fistful of Warlocks"

Anastasia Luccio, a Warden for the White Council, is pursuing a few dangerous characters and ends up in
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, home of
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. ''A Fistful of Warlocks'' was published in the anthology ''Straight Outta Tombstone''. It is set in the late 1800s. It was later reprinted in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
''.


"Zoo Day"

Harry, his daughter Maggie, and his dog Mouse try to enjoy a day at the zoo, only for each to face a supernatural threat - a young warlock for Harry, a pack of haunts for Maggie, and Mouse's discovery that his own brother is orchestrating events to target them both. A ''
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''-style story told alternately from each character's separate point of view. Set after ''
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'', ''Zoo Day'' was published exclusively in ''
Brief Cases Besides the novels of ''The Dresden Files'', author Jim Butcher has written several shorter works appearing in the same universe. Most are told from the point of view of Harry Dresden, as are the novels, but some take the point of view of other c ...
'' (June 5, 2018).


"Christmas Eve"

On Christmas Eve, Harry Dresden is struggling to assemble a bicycle as a gift for his daughter
Maggie Maggie or Maggy is a common short form of the name Magdalena, Magnolia, Margaret, or Marigold. People Maggie * Maggie Adamson, Scottish musician * Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock (born 1968), British scientist * Maggie Alderson (born 1959), ...
, and his dog Mouse tries to help him. He receives three visitors, all bearing various gifts. First is
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, who gives him a ring for Maggie; it will grant her some influence over the forces of Winter for one day and play "
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" from the Disney film '' Frozen''. Next is Molly, with news that the medical and funeral expenses for all the victims of the previous summer's battle against Ethniu have been paid in full. Finally, Donar Vadderung (in his mantle of Kringle, the real
Santa Claus Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Chris ...
) brings Harry a coffee mug he had given his father for Christmas, evoking warm holiday memories of his childhood. Maggie wakes up just in time to see Vadderung disappear up the chimney and fly off into the night with his sleigh and team of reindeer. Set after '' Battle Ground'', ''Christmas Eve'' was published on author's website in blog pos
New Short Story: Christmas Eve
at December 25, 2018. The publication was supposed to be available on December 24, but due to the large number of readers the site was crashed. To solve that problem the story was moved to Google Docs. One year later, ''Christmas Eve'' was republished in an illustrated edition on the author's blog in pos
Christmas Eve 2019
with illustrations by Adam Mathison-Sward and art direction by Priscilla Spencer. The story was made available on Google Drive. This story was republished in ''Battle Ground''.


"Monsters"

Goodman Grey accepts a cleaning job from John Marcone - a competing criminal cartel has opened a brothel in Marcone's territory against his rules and interests. ''Monsters'' was published in the anthology ''Parallel Worlds''. The story is set after ''
Skin Game ''Skin Game'' is a 1971 American independent comedy western directed by Paul Bogart and Gordon Douglas, and starring James Garner and Lou Gossett. The supporting cast features Susan Clark, Ed Asner, Andrew Duggan, Parley Baer and Royal Dan ...
''.


"Mike"

Harry Dresden brings his car to Mike Atagi for repairs, and is offered a choice among "cheap", "fast" and "good". Set between '' White Night'' and ''
Small Favor ''Small Favor'' is the tenth book in ''The Dresden Files'', Jim Butcher's continuing series about wizard detective Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden. The book stayed on the ''New York Times'' Best Seller list for 3 weeks following its releas ...
'', ''Mike'' is a microfiction, and was published on author's website in blog pos
Welcome to the Year of Dresden!
as part of the "Year of Dresden" celebration for ''The Dresden Files'' 20th anniversary.


"Journal"

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muses about his relationship to Harry Dresden. Set at the time of '' Turn Coat'', ''Journal'' is a microfiction, and was published on author's website in blog pos
Morgan Microfiction, RPG Art, and More!
as part of the "Year of Dresden" celebration for ''The Dresden Files'' 20th anniversary.


"Goodbye"

Jared Kincaid is hired to shoot Harry Dresden. For this, The Archive informs him that his services will no longer be required. Set at the end of ''
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'', ''Goodbye'' is a microfiction, and was published on author's website in blog pos
Microfiction #3, Con Swap, and Virtual Signing
as part of the "Year of Dresden" celebration for ''The Dresden Files'' 20th anniversary.


"Job Placement"

Irwin Pounder and Connie Barrowill contemplate a new job and their futures together. Taking place after ''
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'', ''Job Placement'' is a microfiction, and was published in the blog pos
Job Placement
as part of the "Year of Dresden" celebration for ''The Dresden Files'' 20th anniversary.


"Everything the Light Touches"

Mister, Dresden's cat, thinks about the people in his life as he goes through a relaxing day. "Everything the Light Touches" is a microfiction, and was published in the blog pos
Everything the Light Touches
as part of the "Year of Dresden" celebration for ''The Dresden Files'' 20th anniversary.


"The Good People"

Molly Carpenter and
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deliver gifts to people of Chicago. Narrated by Molly Carpenter. Set concurrently with ''Christmas Eve'', ''The Good People'' is a microfiction, and was published in the blog pos
The Good People
as part of the "Year of Dresden" celebration for ''The Dresden Files'' 20th anniversary.


"Little Things"

Toot-Toot discovers an invader unbeknownst to the wizard Harry Dresden and in order to defeat it, he'll have to team up with the dread cat Mister. "Little Things" was published in the anthology ''Heroic Hearts''.


"The Law"

Dresden and Marcone enter into battle; both the legal kind and the kind with explosions. ''The Law'' is a
novella A novella is a narrative prose fiction whose length is shorter than most novels, but longer than most novelettes and short stories. The English word ''novella'' derives from the Italian meaning a short story related to true (or apparently so) ...
and
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from Jim Butcher, with Butcher narrating the story. The audiobook was released exclusively through
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, while a limited print version was released through
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.


Stories by internal chronology

Dresden Drop - Microfiction published on the author's website "Year of Dresden", a 20th anniversary of the publication of the first book in ''The Dresden Files'', '' Storm Front''.


Collections


''Side Jobs''

''Side Jobs'' was published on October 26, 2010 as a collection of most of the existing short stories in the series at the time. All of the short stories published therein took place between novels, and were ordered chronologically. ''Aftermath'', the final
novella A novella is a narrative prose fiction whose length is shorter than most novels, but longer than most novelettes and short stories. The English word ''novella'' derives from the Italian meaning a short story related to true (or apparently so) ...
in the collection, was first included in this publication and is set after the novel ''Changes''. Story order # "A Restoration of Faith" # "Vignette" (aka "Publicity and Advertising") # "Something Borrowed" # "It's My Birthday, Too" # "Heorot" # "Day Off" # "Backup" # "The Warrior" # "Last Call" # "Love Hurts" # "Aftermath"


''Working for Bigfoot''

''Working for Bigfoot'' was published on June 30, 2015. It is a collection of novellas, previously published in other anthologies, about Harry working for Bigfoot to help when his half human son gets into trouble. Story order # "B Is for Bigfoot" # "I Was a Teenage Bigfoot" # "Bigfoot on Campus"


''Brief Cases''

''Brief Cases'' was published on June 5, 2018 as a collection of ''Dresden Files'' short stories. The stories take place between the events of the novels in the series and are arranged in chronological order. ''Zoo Day'', the final
novella A novella is a narrative prose fiction whose length is shorter than most novels, but longer than most novelettes and short stories. The English word ''novella'' derives from the Italian meaning a short story related to true (or apparently so) ...
in the collection, was first included in this publication and is set after the novel ''Skin Game''. Story order # "A Fistful of Warlocks" # "B is for Bigfoot" # "I Was a Teenage Bigfoot" # "Curses" # "AAAA Wizardry" # "Bigfoot on Campus" # "Even Hand" # "Bombshells" # "Cold Case" # "Jury Duty" # "Day One" # "Zoo Day"


References

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