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Death Masks maintains a breakneck pace throughout. Like in any other of the Dresden Files, Harry faces impossible odds. The war with the Red Court of Vampires is escalating and a duel to the death may mean a truce--or the demise of Harry and his friends. While preparing for the face-to-face, he's dodging hitmen, chasing thieves, and battling hellish creatures of fascinating variety. Add some heartbreak into the mix and, needless to say, Harry's having a hard time of it.
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MUCH happier with this one that the last one. I didn't like his love interest at all--weak, stubborn, stupid and irritating--but she's great in this one. The pace is fast, the story interesting and it was difficult to put down.
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When it rains, it pours for Harry Dresden, who is juggling a number of situations that are likely to get him killed once again.
He is tasked with retrieving the Shroud of Turin, a mystical artifact that was recently stolen and that everyone seems to want, while assisting Murphy with a weird case and arranging a duel with a vampire master who wants him dead in order to stop the war between the Red Court and the wizards.
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He is tasked with retrieving the Shroud of Turin, a mystical artifact that was recently stolen and that everyone seems to want, while assisting Murphy with a weird case and arranging a duel with a vampire master who wants him dead in order to stop the war between the Red Court and the wizards.
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I had high hopes for this book because Summer Knight was really great and I was told that, starting with #4, the series gets really good. That's why Death Masks was such a disappointment for me.
The highlights - Thomas, the Archive/Ivy and Johnny Marcone - were amazing and I loved them to pieces. But then there were the lows and the lows were really low: Harry's stupidity reached another level entirely (the thief woman should've kicked him in the balls, not just hit him over the head, maybe then ...more
The highlights - Thomas, the Archive/Ivy and Johnny Marcone - were amazing and I loved them to pieces. But then there were the lows and the lows were really low: Harry's stupidity reached another level entirely (the thief woman should've kicked him in the balls, not just hit him over the head, maybe then ...more
First paragraph: Some things just aren't meant to go together. Things like oil and water. Orange juice and toothpaste.
Wizards and television.
It's great to get back to a little Harry Dresden. Almost like returning to a chorus of "NORM!" as you walk in to Cheers! Happy little homecoming dance...
This next installation of the Dresden Files has got to be my favorite so far. I enjoyed the return of Susan, and the desperate love that she and Harry have. I really enjoyed the main investigative piece, th ...more
Wizards and television.
It's great to get back to a little Harry Dresden. Almost like returning to a chorus of "NORM!" as you walk in to Cheers! Happy little homecoming dance...
This next installation of the Dresden Files has got to be my favorite so far. I enjoyed the return of Susan, and the desperate love that she and Harry have. I really enjoyed the main investigative piece, th ...more
Jul 13, 2018
Marla
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really liked it
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4.5 stars. The book synopsis sums up this book. Susan is back, Harry is trying to find the Shroud of Turin, assassins are trying to kill him and he is challenged to a duel by a Count Ortega, vampire of the Red Court.
It was wonderful to meet all the Knights of the Cross, Russian Sanya and Japanese Shiro besides Harry's best friend, Michael Carpenter. Though Charity, Michael's wife is still not much of a fan of Harry's, Michael's daughter, Molly, and Harry had a couple of nice moments. I love that ...more
It was wonderful to meet all the Knights of the Cross, Russian Sanya and Japanese Shiro besides Harry's best friend, Michael Carpenter. Though Charity, Michael's wife is still not much of a fan of Harry's, Michael's daughter, Molly, and Harry had a couple of nice moments. I love that ...more
A definite improvement on book 4 for me. The story was well-written, witty, and engaging. I loved the Denarians; I thought they were brillantly created. I also liked the characters of The Archive and Shiro. Susan has never really been my favorite character in this series, and this book doesn't do much to change that. On the other hand, I still love Michael and Murphy and am so glad we got to see more of Thomas.
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2019 second read via audiobook
DANG... this was good. Changing my review from a 4 to a 5.
DANG... this was good. Changing my review from a 4 to a 5.
May 21, 2010
Erin Knapp
rated it
it was amazing
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Shelves:
urban-fantasy,
favorites
Aug 05, 2010
Joanne
rated it
really liked it
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read-2010,
audio-book
Jul 08, 2014
Yz the Whyz
rated it
really liked it
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jim-butcher,
2014-reads
Dec 05, 2018
Sarah
marked it as to-read
