What to read while waiting for the next Dresden Files

[Lndavidson]

Lauren, keep reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rhonda]

Hello, I just joined this group. I'm a big fan of Dresden, not so much the Furies. Mike Carey's "Felix Castor" series is a good read for those who are fans of Dresden.

[Simon]

Yes, Lauren! They just keep getting better and better!

[Crisco]

Can you drop a
Link to the series.

[Patrick]

Another series I just found that is Dresden like in its humor - the King Henry tapes series by Richard Raley. Book 1 is 'The Foul Mouth and the Fanged Lady.'
Got the first one because it was free for the Kindle and proceeded to rip through all three. Kind of a mix of Dresden / Harry Potter

[Kate]

I haven't read all of these...sorry if it's a repeat.

I recently read (listened to) "The Rook" by Daniel O'Malley &I thought it was a lot of fun. I think it was intended as a stand-alone, but there is a sequel in the works. Unfortunately, for folks like me who get twitchy waiting for the next book, there's no release date for the second.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I know, I read this "some time ago". You'd think some authors have a life or something....don't they know we're waiting!?!?!?!?!?

[Mike]

Lately I've been reading the Protector series that starts off with Exiled. I'm on the last book in the series and so far its been pretty good. I wouldn't really compare it to Dresden other than it's urban fantasy, it does remind me of Larry Correia's Monster Hunter International series though. Think action movie.

[Edward]

"Combines crossover fantasy in the style of Charles de Lint and Mercedes Lackey with urban fantasy reminiscent of Jim Butcher in a hard-knocks action tale,"—Library Journal
Awakenings
The Lost Prince

Not my words, folks. Library Journal's

[Dixie]

Patrick wrote: "Another series I just found that is Dresden like in its humor - the King Henry tapes series by Richard Raley. Book 1 is 'The Foul Mouth and the Fanged Lady.'
Got the first one because it was free..."

Some people may not like the foul language, but I took your recommendation to heart and I love it, a bit like Dresden, a bit like the other wizard named Harry. And the first book was still free on kindle so I may have to pay for the next.

[Patrick]

The following books are even better. I'll definitely buy more as they come out. Glad you liked them...

[Celticfaere]

I found that I do love Kevin hearne and the Atticus series. Fabulous mix of myth, humor, (even dog humor with Oberon), and fantasy action. I am a mom of three little ones so I am constantly listening to an audiobook to drown out the never ending ABC CD in the car, and I have listened this series 3 times. Great narrator!

[Rhonda]

My son, who hates to read, recommended the Forgotten Realms series by R.A. Salvatore. I am starting The Crystal Shard. Any thoughts on this series?

[Tan]

He is a solid writer. Don't like Drizz't that much though personally (been milked too much). I read his sell-sword series which focused on his rival Artemis, an assassin that resided in Calimport and Jaralaxe another drow. I found the trilogy to be pretty interesting. In conclusion, if it's your first time reading about his books go ahead and enjoy yourself. Beware that it might start getting a bit dull and repetitive after the 10th or 11th book though. That's just my personal opinion however haha.

[Mike]

I really liked the first few series from R.A. Salvatore. The Crystal Shard and the ones that came before it were awesome, especially Legacy. Some of the later books just got a bit too dark and mopey for me though and kinda of turned me off from Salvatore. I need to go back and read some of his recent books though, they say they're pretty good.

In short, I loved the books your reading now and the ones that came before.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I always feel I should like Salvatore, but so far I've never really gotten into one of his books. I'll probably keep trying though.

[Patrick]

I know its not urban fantasy, but in terms of writing style I really enjoyed The lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

[Judy]

Celticfaere wrote: "I found that I do love Kevin hearne and the Atticus series. Fabulous mix of myth, humor, (even dog humor with Oberon), and fantasy action. I am a mom of three little ones so I am constantly listeni..."

Have you listed to the "Hank the Cowdog" series? My daughter and I used to play them in the car - supposedly for the little girls, but we would be howling with laughter. Lots of hidden humor. I should mention that the kids loved them, too. Maybe it would take the place of ABC for a while.

[Peggy]

I've just started the Iron Druid series, and while it's not quite as good as The Dresden Files, it's still scratching the same itch. I've only read the first book so far, and amused myself this afternoon at work trying to decide who would win in a fight - Atticus or Harry. I think "first book" Atticus could take out "first book" Harry, but the "book sixteen Harry" would be a whole 'nother story.

Also, Mouse would pwn Oberon, but I'd rather see them just hang out and maybe chase some French Poodles.

[Rhonda]

I have read the first 4 books in the Iron Druid series and really like them. I say Harry all the way on the throw down, but they would make better friends.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

We've discussed this in a thread dedicated to "books like the Dresden series". Everyone disagrees it seems. I think the best UF series other than Dresden is Benedict Jacka's Alex Verus series that starts with Fated. Personally not a fan of the Iron Druid. So...there's a lot to choose from. Have you checked out the "what to read while waiting" thread?

[Jason]

A series I loved that was actually what Dresden reminded me of the first time I read it was The Destroyer

With more than 125 books in the series there are of course so bad ones. The first few are also not nearly as good as the series gets. But that still leaves about 100 or so books of pure Urban Fantasy before it was a genre awesomeness.

I would recommend just jumping in somewhere in the teens.

The novels were politically incorrect for the times (70's-80's and into the 90's) and will come off even more so now. They are not for everyone.

I absolutely do not recommend any of the stuff put out in the last few years. The writer/creator of the series kinda went off the deep end the last few years and the books that come out now are little more than fanfiction with his name on it.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I ran some of those down a while back. I hadn't read one since around '74. I was still in the army.

[Jason]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I ran some of those down a while back. I hadn't read one since around '74. I was still in the army."

I went crazy with these books when I found them. For me it was the mid 90's and I used all the powers of the early internet to bring them to me Haha!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Did you ever read any of the Don Pendleton Executioner books? The series is still being written but it's been "farmed out" to various authors (sort of like violent Harlequin Romances) after 1980. I was really into them in the '70s (again about the time I was in the army).

[Jason]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Did you ever read any of the Don Pendleton Executioner books? The series is still being written but it's been "farmed out" to various authors (sort of like violent Harlequin Romances) after 1980. I..."

I read that first 38 book run written by Pendleton before it became "Stony Man". That was part of what lead me to The Destroyer stuff. The way he built the series up int0 the final books 33-38 was just great. Really showed me what a good serial could do!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Not sure how far I got when I first picked them up. I was into action series then...still am I suppose, LOL.

[Tricia]

Just tore through Foul Mouth series. Thanks for the suggestion! It's a total Harry potter Harry Dresden mashup. Fun!

[Jonathan]

Hi guys, I'm new here but been a big Jim butcher fan for a few years now, if you're looking for something to fill the Dresden gap the you should try the Alex Verus series by Benedict Jacka, the first book is called Fated and I think it's well worth a read. Let me know what you think.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yeah, been recommended Jonathan thanks. I agree those are great. I've just started Crimes Against Magic. Excellent book.

[Ian]

It's been a while since this has been updated, but I thought I'd chime back in. I've just read 61 Nails and The Road to Bedlam the first 2 Courts of the Feyre books. I really enjoyed them.

[Jule]

61 nails has been on my list for ages, so ill get a copy. im at the end of the dresden files for now :-(

[Dixie]

Just read some of the reviews for 61 nails and decided to try it too. Thanks

[Courtney]

I normally don't read a lot of fantasy novels, but the Dresden Files enraptured me to the point of obsession which really surprised me. Aside from the magic aspect, I do love a good series with characters that you grow to care about. One series I discovered at the same time as the Dresden Files is the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. Totally different genre, I know, but similar in having a main character who ms ages to survive from book to book. And there are a LOT of Reacher books which helps to kill time until there's a new Dresden Files book out.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Courtney, You might like the Repairman Jack books, they are fantasy but, different. Some have barely any fantasy at all while others verge on horror. The main character however does grow and remain consistent. The books are in some ways a bit "genre busting".

Just thought I'd mention them.

[Courtney]

Thanks, Mike! It does sound like the type of book that is up my alley. I am going to seek them out online right now. :)

[Dixie]

Two years ago, in this thread a user named Patrick recommended the King Henry Tapes, the first being The Foul Mouth and the Fanged Lady. I loved them and have since read every book on n the series. Great characters, but not for anyone who doesn't like swearing or potty humor.

Recently I've read two books by R.R. Virdi that totally remind me of Dresden in all the good ways. Grave beginnings, and Grave Measures have Vincent Graves waking up in the body of a murder victim, and having a tattoo that counts down how much time he has to solve the supernatural murder that happened.

I came here hoping for new summer reading suggestions. And since the thread has been inactive awhile, thought if I give my recommendations it might prompt a few more from the rest of you.

Thanks.

[Patrick]

Hello again. Glad you liked King Henry. Try the Monster Hunters International series. Lots of fun.