





The Dresden Files
19 books
Here are 19 books from The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher and Ardian Syaf, listed in series order where known and publication order otherwise.
The Dresden Files reading order

Welcome to the Jungle
Jim Butcher, Ardian Syaf
Venture into the shadowy underbelly of Chicago with Harry Dresden, the city's only professional wizard, as he navigates a treacherous world of supernatural threats. In this original graphic novel adventure, Dresden confronts dark forces intent on plunging the world into chaos. Prepare for a thrilling ride filled with magic, mystery, and the signature wit that fans have come to expect.

Storm Front
Jim Butcher
In the shadowy underbelly of Chicago, where magic lurks just beneath the surface of everyday life, Harry Dresden operates as the city's only professional wizard. When the police bring him in to consult on a bizarre double homicide, Harry finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of dark magic and sinister forces. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not only his own life but the delicate balance between the human and magical realms. Jim Butcher masterfully blends gritty noir with thrilling fantasy, introducing a compelling protagonist whose wit and resourcefulness are tested at every turn.

Fool Moon
Jim Butcher
Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, finds himself drawn into a brutal murder case that reeks of the supernatural. As the full moon rises, evidence points to a terrifyingly familiar foe: werewolves. With the clock ticking and the city's safety at stake, Harry must confront ancient, primal forces and navigate a dangerous underworld where myth and reality collide.

Grave Peril
Jim Butcher
In the shadowy underbelly of Chicago, professional wizard Harry Dresden finds himself entangled in a supernatural crisis unlike any he's faced before. Ghosts, usually confined to the spectral realm, are manifesting with terrifying violence, their torment spilling into the mortal world. As these tormented spirits wreak havoc, Harry must uncover the sinister force deliberately inciting them before he becomes their next victim. This thrilling installment delves into the darker aspects of the spirit world, testing Harry's resolve and pushing him to the brink of becoming a ghost himself.

Summer Knight
Jim Butcher
In the gritty underbelly of Chicago, wizard Harry Dresden finds himself at rock bottom, struggling with rent, relationships, and a lingering supernatural curse. His desperate situation takes a turn when the formidable Winter Queen of Faerie arrives with a dangerous proposition: solve the murder of the Summer Knight to break his curse and clear her name. What begins as a seemingly straightforward investigation plunges Harry into the treacherous world of faerie politics, where the fate of the entire world hangs in the balance. Jim Butcher masterfully blends noir sensibilities with high-stakes fantasy, delivering a thrilling adventure packed with magic, mystery, and the signature wit that defines the Dresden Files.

Death Masks
Jim Butcher
In the thrilling installment of the Dresden Files, Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, finds himself entangled in a web of supernatural danger and mortal threats. A high-stakes duel with a formidable vampire champion looms, while shadowy assassins target him, and the legendary Shroud of Turin vanishes under mysterious circumstances. As Harry navigates a treacherous landscape involving mob bosses and a perplexing murder case, he must also confront the complicated return of his ex-girlfriend, Susan, who grapples with her own dark nature. Butcher masterfully blends hard-boiled detective noir with exhilarating urban fantasy, delivering a fast-paced narrative filled with magic, mayhem, and high personal stakes.

Blood Rites
Jim Butcher
When a seemingly ordinary protection job turns deadly, Chicago’s only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, finds himself caught between a string of supernatural attacks, a kidnapped litter of Tibetan temple dogs, and the escalating war with the Black Court of vampires. His investigation draws him into the dangerous world of the White Court, where seductive power, family secrets, and blood magic make it difficult to tell ally from enemy. As Harry works alongside the enigmatic Thomas, the case becomes deeply personal and forces him to confront the costs of loyalty, desire, and chosen family. Fast-paced, darkly humorous, and rich in supernatural intrigue, the novel blends hard-boiled mystery with urban fantasy and high-stakes action.

Dead Beat
Jim Butcher
In the shadowy underbelly of Chicago, where magic and monsters lurk just beyond the veil of ordinary life, Harry Dresden operates as the city's only professional wizard detective. When a powerful vampire targets his friend, Detective Karrin Murphy, Harry is forced into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The vampire seeks the legendary Word of Kemmler, an artifact of immense power, and Harry must race against time and a cabal of ruthless necromancers to stop it from falling into the wrong hands. As Halloween night descends, the fate of Chicago hangs in the balance, threatening to unleash a night where the dead themselves might rise.

Proven Guilty
Jim Butcher
In this installment of Jim Butcher's electrifying urban fantasy series, wizard for hire Harry Dresden finds himself thrust into a new, dangerous role. Drafted as a Warden by the White Council of Wizards, he must investigate whispers of dark magic plaguing Chicago, a task complicated by his own contentious relationship with the Council. As Harry grapples with his new responsibilities, he's drawn into a personal case involving the daughter of an old friend, whose boyfriend is implicated in a terrifying supernatural assault. With malevolent entities feeding on fear loose in the city, Harry, his loyal dog, and his wisecracking skull companion Bob must confront escalating darkness.

White Night
Jim Butcher
In the shadowy world of Chicago's supernatural underbelly, a series of brutal murders targeting magic practitioners has sent shockwaves through the arcane community. All signs point to a shocking culprit: Harry Dresden's own half-brother, Thomas. Driven by a fierce loyalty, Harry plunges into a dangerous investigation to prove Thomas's innocence, uncovering a sinister conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the White Council of Wizards. As the stakes escalate, Harry must confront not only powerful enemies but also the very foundations of the magical world, risking everything to protect those he holds dear.

Small Favor
Jim Butcher
In this thrilling installment, Harry Dresden finds his hard-won peace shattered when a powerful figure from the Fae realm calls in a long-standing debt. This seemingly simple request plunges the wizard detective into a dangerous game of political intrigue and supernatural conflict, forcing him to navigate treacherous alliances and confront formidable enemies. As loyalties are tested and the stakes escalate, Harry must rely on his wits and magic to survive a situation where the line between friend and foe blurs, and failure could have dire consequences for the mortal world.

Turn Coat
Jim Butcher
When Warden Morgan is accused of treason against the White Council, he finds himself in a desperate race against time to clear his name. The only way to prove his innocence is to find Harry Dresden, who is also a fugitive and the only one who might know the truth. As Morgan hunts Dresden, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very foundations of the magical world, forcing him to question everything he believes.

Changes
Jim Butcher
In a world teetering on the brink of supernatural war, Harry Dresden finds himself entangled in a desperate struggle that will test the very limits of his power. When a powerful vampire duchess uncovers a dangerous secret held by Harry's former lover, Susan Rodriguez, the stakes are raised to an unimaginable level. Harry must confront not only external threats but also the darkness lurking within himself as he races against time to prevent global catastrophe. This thrilling installment delves into themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power, all delivered with Butcher's signature blend of wit, action, and magic.

Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files
Jim Butcher
Dive into the shadowy world of wizardry and crime with this collection of thrilling short stories from the Dresden Files. Follow Harry Dresden, the only professional wizard in the Chicago phone book, as he tackles a variety of supernatural cases, from the darkly serious to the hilariously absurd. Featuring beloved characters and previously unpublished tales, this compendium offers a deeper look into the magical underbelly of the city and the personal lives of its most formidable protectors. Experience the magic, danger, and wit that has captivated readers worldwide, with stories that expand the universe and offer unique perspectives on familiar events.

Ghost Story
Jim Butcher
In this gripping installment from the New York Times bestselling author, wizard detective Harry Dresden finds himself in the ultimate predicament: dead. Stripped of his magic and facing the chilling abyss, Harry must navigate the treacherous afterlife and confront the forces that orchestrated his demise. With his friends and his very soul hanging in the balance, he embarks on a desperate quest for justice, proving that even in death, the fight for what's right never truly ends. This thrilling narrative explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the enduring power of friendship against impossible odds.

Cold Days
Jim Butcher
Forced into a deadly new role as a professional killer by a bargain with the Queen of Air and Darkness, Chicago's only wizard, Harry Dresden, must confront an impossible mission: to bring death to an immortal. As he grapples with this task, a far greater danger emerges, threatening Demonreach, a sentient island with the potential to unleash unimaginable destruction. With only twenty-four hours to rally old allies, avert a cataclysm, and survive the dark power now coursing through him, Dresden faces his most perilous challenge yet. This thrilling installment plunges readers into a desperate race against time, exploring themes of sacrifice, duty, and the corrupting influence of immense power.

Skin Game
Jim Butcher
In this thrilling installment, Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, finds himself entangled in a dangerous game orchestrated by the formidable Queen of Air and Darkness. Forced to aid a band of supernatural villains, including his most despised enemy, Nicodemus Archleone, Harry must undertake a perilous heist to retrieve the Holy Grail from Hades's impenetrable vault. As betrayals loom and hidden agendas surface, Harry suspects a deeper, deadlier plot is unfolding, one where survival depends on his cunning and his ability to outmaneuver both allies and enemies. Jim Butcher masterfully blends high-stakes action, dark humor, and intricate world-building in a narrative that pushes Harry to his absolute limits.

Peace Talks
Jim Butcher
Chicago’s only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, is recruited to the White Council’s security team when representatives of the supernatural world gather for a fragile peace summit. As old rivalries, hidden agendas, and dangerous tensions threaten to derail the negotiations, Harry must draw on every hard-earned lesson to keep the proceedings from erupting into open conflict. Blending urban fantasy, sharp humor, and high-stakes action, the story explores diplomacy, power, loyalty, and the uneasy cost of maintaining peace.

Battle Ground
Jim Butcher
Chicago becomes the front line in an all-out supernatural war when the Titan Ethniu unleashes an assault capable of destroying the city. As its protector, Harry Dresden must rally an uneasy alliance of friends, rivals, and powerful supernatural forces while confronting threats on a scale greater than anything he has faced before. Amid brutal battles, impossible choices, and mounting personal costs, Harry fights not only for Chicago’s survival but for the people and principles that define him. This explosive installment of the Dresden Files blends urban fantasy, mythic warfare, dark humor, and hard-won heroism, and includes the bonus short story “Christmas Eve.”