The Dresden Files book 7 · 2005
Dead Beat
A vampire blackmails Harry Dresden into finding The Word of Kemmler, a book of necromancy that dangerous men are hunting, and a terrible night of magic is coming to Chicago.
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Book facts
- Author
- Jim Butcher
- Series
- The Dresden Files, book 7 of 18
- Published
- 2005
- Setting
- Set in Chicago
- Characters charted
- 6
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Dead Beat
6 recurring or key characters from Jim Butcher’s chart. Introduces Waldo Butters.
Lead 1
- Harry DresdenWizard and private investigator
Major 2
- Karrin MurphyChicago police lieutenant, Harry's friend
- Thomas RaithWhite Court vampire, Harry's half-brother
Minor and cameo 3
- BobSpirit of intellect who lives in a skull
- Waldo ButtersFirst appearanceMedical examiner, later a Knight
- John MarconeChicago crime boss
Also featuring these characters
Other Jim Butcher books that share the most characters with Dead Beat.
- White Night2007 · The Dresden Files · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Small Favor2008 · The Dresden Files · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Turn Coat2009 · The Dresden Files · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Changes2010 · The Dresden Files · 6 shared charactersBuy on Amazon